Ben Pettit Portfolio

In this essay, I will be looking at one of the producers who has greatly influenced my work and has a successful career spanning over 20 years in multiple genres; Ben Pettit AKA DJ Zinc. When I first heard “Super Sharp Shooter” in 1995, which came out on DJ Hypes Ganja Records and his Dope … Read more

Essay On Women In Hip Hop

The Hip Hop industry has presented women in several ways, both derogatory and powerful. Women have been hyper sexualized through their roles in the counterparts’ music. The misogyny and oppression of woman was repeated throughout music but in the process giving woman the boost to come out as their own acts in the subculture. Female … Read more

The history of Hip-Hop

The history of hip-hop originated In the late 60th of the 20th century and continues to grow In the present day. Hip hop music first emerged with disc Jockeys creating rhythmic beats by looping breaks on two turntables. This was later known as rap, a rhythmic style of chanting or poetry presented in 16 bar … Read more

Hip Hop History

When the public thinks about hip-hop, people more than likely come up with the rhyming, beats with profound base, and the scratching of a record into their mind. However, Hip-hop has become a part of American culture with its music, and lifestyle. The style of music has transformed from the rap music that we see … Read more

The history of Hip-Hop

Music has been around since the beginning of civilization. Music was used to tell myths, religious stories and even warrior tales. Since the beginning of civilization music has greatly progressed. Music still tells a story, now we Just have many genres to fulfill the cultural and social tastes of our modern day society. Hip-hop Is … Read more

Hip Hop History and Reflections

A historical reflection of Hip Hop Name: Jake Parker Student number: 100072668 Date: Friday, March 30, 2007 Professor: Mark Adam Let’s bring it back with that 01′ New York rap. Hip hop is amazing, straight up. It’s not Just the music, it’s everything involved with the four elements of hip hop; the emceeing (rapping), the … Read more

The History of Hip Hop

The History of Hip Hop Introduction Hip hop music is a style of popular music. It is usually composed of two elements: rapping (also known as emceeing) and Digging. When combined with break dancing and graffiti art, these are the four components of hip hop, a cultural movement which began In New York City In … Read more

Hip Hop History

When the public thinks about hip-hop, people more than likely come up with the rhyming, beats with profound base, and the scratching of a record into their mind. However, Hip-hop has become a part of American culture with its music, and lifestyle. The style of music has transformed from the rap music that we see … Read more

Hip hop history

Hip Hop History Along with the Immensely popular genre of hip hop music, hip hop dance history Is a facet that has really boosted the popularity of the help hop culture. Over a period of time hip hop dance has really caught on big time in the mainstream media, and the exposure it is given … Read more

Hip Hop History and Reflections

A historical reflection of Hip Hop Name: Jake Parker Student number: 100072668 Date: Friday, March 30, 2007 Professor: Mark Adam Let’s bring it back with that 01′ New York rap. Hip hop is amazing, straight up. It’s not Just the music, it’s everything involved with the four elements of hip hop; the emceeing (rapping), the … Read more

Hip hop history

Hip Hop History Along with the Immensely popular genre of hip hop music, hip hop dance history Is a facet that has really boosted the popularity of the help hop culture. Over a period of time hip hop dance has really caught on big time in the mainstream media, and the exposure it is given … Read more

Music: History of Dance and Hip Hop Routines

Dance Is movement to sounds made by Instruments, vocals or musical recordings. It Includes HIP Hop, Ballet, Ballroom and other styles. Some forms such as Ballet, Modern and Jazz require years of training as the dancer tries to perfect the many techniques involved. People dance to various types of music such as country, rock, disco, … Read more

The History of Hip Hop

The History of Hip Hop Introduction Hip hop music is a style of popular music. It is usually composed of two elements: rapping (also known as emceeing) and Digging. When combined with break dancing and graffiti art, these are the four components of hip hop, a cultural movement which began In New York City In … Read more