Hip Hop

Hip-hop is a genre of popular music that originated in the early 1970s within African-American and Hispanic communities in New York City, developing alongside a broader subculture. It incorporates a range of musical techniques, with rapping often serving as a central element. Additional components commonly associated with the genre include DJs, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and instrumental tracks. Its development has been closely tied to cultural exchange, drawing from its social environment and frequently addressing it.