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    Hip-hop and rap originated in African American communities in the Bronx, New York in the 1970s. It was influenced by genres like blues, jazz, and rock. Major early artists included the Sugarhill Gang and Run-DMC. Hip-hop was also influenced by the negative treatment of African Americans in the 20th century United States.

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    Hip-Hop and Rap

    By: Amal Mohamed


     Started in African-American communities, specifically the Bronx, NY.

     Influenced by blues, jazz, and rock.

     Influenced by negative treatment of African-Americans in the United States in the 20th

    century.

     Major artists include the Sugarhill Gang, Run-DMC, Tupac, Dr. Dre
     Born October 17, 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri as Marshall Bruce Mathers.

     At the time of his birth, his mother was 15 years old - 6 months later his father left

    them and never returned, leaving Eminem to be raised by his mother.

     Eminem moved around with his mother a lot and finally settled into a black

    dominant neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan.

     While in this neighborhood, Eminem was consistently bullied and also had to deal

    with his drug addicted and abusive mother.


    Listen For:
    • Steady electronically created music in background
    • Talking/rapping over top without changing very often
    • Eminem talking about being a white rapper and the reactions of others

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0V6jKCZ370
     Even though Eminem really started rapping

    at 4 years old, he really started pursuing it

    seriously at 14.

     After dropping out of High School, he

    became interested in “Rap Battles”.

     He initially rapped with various different

    groups such as the “New Jacks” and “D12”.


     In 1997, being financially unstable and unhappy, Eminem created an alter ego

    named Slim Shady and won second place in the ‘Rap Olympics’.

     Dr. Dre, a famous rapper and the owner of ‘Aftermath Entertainment’, heard

    Eminem’s performance and helped him release the first album that really made

    Eminem famous, Slim Shady LP.

     This album, including hits such as ‘My Name Is’, ‘Guilty Conscience’, and ‘ ‘97

    Bonnie and Clyde’, was one of the most successful albums of the year.
    Not only was Dr. Dre

    Eminem’s producer, he

    was also one of his

    influencers as well.
     Very rhythmic with strong beats

     Music can be aggressive and critical.

     Vocals more often spoken or shouted than sung

     Often includes sampled beats or bass lines


    Listen For:
    • Steady electronically created music in background
    • Talking/rapping over top without changing very often
    • Eminem talking about his pain and his daughter
    • Slower and darker feel

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kguRNaAO8oc
     AceShowBiz. (n.d.). Eminem. Retrieved from AceShowBiz:
    https://www.aceshowbiz.com/celebrity/eminem/biography.html
     Erlewine, S. T. (2019). Eminem Artist Biography. Retrieved from AllMusic:
    https://www.allmusic.com/artist/eminem-mn0000157676/biography
     Rodman, G. B. (2009, Nov 19). Race... and Other Four Letter Words: Eminem
    and the Cultural Politics of Authenticity. Retrieved from Popular
    Communication:
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15405710pc0402_3
     sdonline. (2011, April 16). Hip-Hop White Wash: The Impact of Eminem on
    Rap Music and Music Industry Economics. Retrieved from Socialism and
    Democracy Online: http://sdonline.org/36/hip-hop-white-wash-the-impact-
    of-eminem-on-rap-music-and-music-industry-economics/
     University of Cambridge. (2016, April 12). Living With Adversity: What
    Tupac and Eminem Can Tell Us About Risk Factors for Mental Health.
    Retrieved from University of Cambridge:
    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/living-with-adversity-what-
    tupac-and-eminem-can-tell-us-about-risk-factors-for-mental-health

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