Hip-hop is a cultural form, which was born in the streets of American slums. Generally speaking, it was born in Bronx, new york, USA.
Hip-hop first emerged among African-American and Hispanic youths in the Bronx, northern new york, and then developed and spread all over the world.
Style division
Old-school hip-hop: During this period, hip-hop culture and costumes were greatly influenced by funk and disco. There are many live bands, and the rap content is all about parties.
New hip-hop: With the development of electronic drum machine, rap music began to be simplified, rappers began to brag, talk about social problems, have a radical attitude, have a tough artist image and feel cool on the street.
Gangsta Rap: Gangsta rap tells the life of young gang members in slums, involving violence, drugs, sex, gangs, ethnic conflicts, crime, alcohol, materialism and so on. At first, gang rap was just to reflect the hardships and helplessness of street life. Later, after being commercialized, gang rap changed its taste.
Hardcore Hip-Hop: Hardcore Hip-Hop was born on the east coast of the United States in 1980s, which refers to the rap with radical voice and powerful lyrics. The content of hardcore rap is far wider than gang rap, and the music rhythm of hardcore rap is tough.
Trap Rap):Trap is a branch style of southern hip hop, which mainly describes the story of drug trafficking sites.
Jazz rap: Originated in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it is a musical form that combines hip-hop music and jazz music, and its lyrics are usually optimistic.