The Evolution of Rap Music.pptVIP

The Evolution of Rap Music Jamie Webster, Gail Smythe, Ameche’ Gomes Origin of Rap Music The history of rap music has its roots since the days of slavery. This form of music was an outlet originally for the pain and suffering experienced by slaves. Although rap music has been around for centuries, it made a comeback in 1975 in New York. Rapper’s Delight The premiere record with a rap label was Rapper’s Delight by Sugar Hill. Musical elements in this song included: light guitars, high-hat drumming, and hand claps over very deep funk base line. A Growing Industry In 1984, the white popul