Tag Hip Hop Culture

How do you think the years of 1996 and 1997 affect the hip hop culture and music? 8

Feb14
yep asked:


These were the years that Tupac and Biggie past away, respectively.

For those that grew up listening to hip-hop in the 80s and the 90s, we can recall that the early to mid-90s were a time of drastic change in the hip hop culture & industry. The music was changing from thought provoking to club-banging, jiggy music (I have nothing against dancing, but…). The music was changing from many MCs being original to many MCs being carbon-copies. The music was changing from thought-provoking to tracks that could be produced with no-thought. Even the gangsta music back then at least told a story that the society could learn from and groove to (i.e. N.W.A, Dre, Snoop, D.O.C., etc.). I’m not going to even begin to name the number of groups and solo artists that emerged during the mid 80s to the mid 90s that had a lasting impact on hip-hop (i.e. Rakim, ATCQ, Wu-Tang, Busta, etc.). It seems that the events of 1996-1997 marked a big split in the hip-hop time-line. What do u think?

Is Hip Hop culture responsible(at least partially) for the state of Black America? 13

Jun15
mont260 asked:


When I say Hip Hop I mean the culture that came to forefront in the early 90’s with the emergence of groups like N.W.A. and gangsta rap. Because before this movement gained prominence, hip hop was a positive force that gave its fans a politcal voice, a dope beat to bounce to, and a sanctuary from the oppressive conditions and environment that surrounded them….all WITHOUT demeaning and degrading themselves, glorifying ingorance and gang life + mentality, and putting a cheap price on selling out. What do you think?
Nay Nay, I agree that most of the M.C.s out there arent producing this garbage. And yes there is a difference betwenn an M.C. and a rapper. But you gotta take into account….that the M.C.s arent the ones getting the national and internatinal exposure. The sellout bubbergum rappers are the ambassadors parading the veiled form self-hate for hip hoppers to peoples around the globe. Mos Def isnt on Bet 24/7….50 cent is tho. Common cant get no air time in ATL, but you can catch Lil Wayne on the radio at any given time talkin bout make it rain.