Hip hop music

While often used to refer to rapping, "hip hop" more properly denotes the practice of the entire subculture.[9][10] The term hip hop music is sometimes used synonymously with the term rap music,[2][5] though rapping is not a required component of hip hop music; the genre may also incorporate other elements of hip hop culture, including DJing and scratching, beatboxing, and instrumental tracks.[11][12] Origin of the term Creation of the term hip hop is often credited to Keith Cowboy, rapper with Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.[13] However, Lovebug Starski, Keith Cowboy, and DJ Hollywood used the term when the music was still known as disco rap.[14] It is believed that Cowboy created the term while teasing a friend who had just joined the U.S. 1970s Origins 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, the Bronx, a venue used by Kool Herc that is often considered the birthplace of hip hop in 1973[18] DJ Kool Herc, recognized as one of the earliest hip hop artists Introduction of rapping Influence of disco 1980s

Ladysmith Black Mambazo - The Lion Sleeps Tonight Drum ‘n’ Bass Asher Roth Asher Paul Roth (born August 11, 1985), is an American hip hop recording artist from Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Roth is perhaps best known for his debut single "I Love College". He released his debut studio album Asleep in the Bread Aisle, on April 20, 2009, under Universal Motown, SRC and Schoolboy Records; the latter of which was launched by Roth's former manager Scooter Braun. Roth later left Schoolboy Records in late 2012, due to creative differences with Braun. In 2013, Roth signed with indie record label Federal Prism, under which he is set to release his second studio album, RetroHash. Life and career 1985-2007: Early life and career beginnings Asher Roth was born and raised in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, a small town about 20 miles (30 km) northeast of Philadelphia.[1][2] His mother, Elizabeth (née McConnell), is a yoga instructor, and his father, David Roth, is the executive director of a design firm.[3][4][5][6] He attended Pennsbury High School. 2013-present: RetroHash Influences

Jampods Techno Of Monsters and Men Of Monsters and Men is a winner of the 2013 European Border Breakers Awards. History[edit] Formation and early work (2009–2010)[edit] Of Monsters and Men performing in October, 2011. The band's origins began in 2009 when Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir decided to add to her solo project, Songbird. Following Músiktilraunir, the quartet added two more members, Árni (accordion/keys, backing vocals) and Kristján (bass, backing vocals), and continued to tour venues in Iceland and work on new songs.[7] They were invited to perform at the 2010 Iceland Airwaves festival, and it is there that the Seattle-based radio station KEXP recorded the band performing "Little Talks" from a living room session.[8] My Head Is an Animal (2011–present)[edit] The band signed with Record Records in February 2011 for the release of their debut album in Iceland.[9] In March 2011 they went to Studio Sýrland in Reykjavík to record their debut album. Band members[edit] Discography[edit] Studio albums[edit] Live albums[edit]

Beatboxing 101 - BEAT NYC Beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one's mouth, lips, tongue, and voice. It may also involve singing, vocal imitation of turntablism, and the simulation of horns, strings, and other musical instruments. The term beatboxing is sometimes used to refer to vocal percussion in general. B.E.A.T.’s mission is to transform the lives of youth in under-served areas through engaging, exciting and culturally relevant music, dance and writing programs which include beatboxing, B-boying/B-girling (breakdance), music production/composition, and creative writing. By engaging, challenging and teaching students in our programs through music, writing and dance, B.E.A.T. aims to help mold a new generation of leaders and creative thinkers who themselves will inspire and impact the generations to follow. Here's a video from the Beatbox Battle World Championship 2012.

House A Fine Frenzy Biography[edit] Early life[edit] Born in Seattle, Washington to two dramatic arts teachers, Sudol and both parents moved to Los Angeles after their divorce when she was five years old. She grew up listening to a wide range of music, including Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, and swing.[3] She has stated that her roots are "Scottish, Irish, Polish, and 'a bit' of German." She graduated from high school at the age of 16, and considered herself "nerdy and quiet." Sudol did not "drink or smoke or do anything like that." Sudol had a passion for literature, and immersed herself in the works of C. The short demo she sent out received attention from EMI's Jason Flom, who signed her after visiting her house and "listening to her play Music career[edit] Sudol playing the piano In March 2007, Sudol appeared at the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference, opening for The Stooges. One Cell in the Sea has sold 300,000 copies. Television and film appearances[edit] Literature and writing[edit] Discography[edit]

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