I am currently taking a class that focuses on the History of Hip-hop; I have to choose a hip-hop topic and write a 9 page paper about it. However, I am having a hard time choosing a topic: Do you have any topics in mind that would be easy to research?
I have absolutely no knowledge about this whole topic!! But you may find some ideas in these sites:
http://www.google.com/search?q=history+of+hip-hop&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGIE_en
Yes SraJmcGin it is really music. Maybe not to you but it reflects, for the most part, a unique genre of music that many people seem to enjoy. Yes, some of its lyrics might not be accepted by all but it is music in the same way that jazz, pop, and even bluegrass are music.
If you also felt that it wasn't music then maybe you shouldn't have even answered the question.
Sam, rudeness like your response to Sra is likely to get you no further help from her -- or maybe from anyone else here at Jiskha.
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No Writeacher, I thought she was being very insulting by even asking that question before answering my question....
Sorry, Sam! That was a "tongue in cheek" remark and I thought you would understand that I was kidding! After all, I do research on music! :)
Sra
Certainly! When choosing a topic for your hip-hop research paper, it's important to select something that interests you and allows for extensive research. Here are some potential hip-hop topics that you could consider:
1. The Origins of Hip-hop: Explore the birth of hip-hop in the Bronx during the 1970s, its cultural significance, and its early pioneers such as DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash.
2. Evolution of Hip-hop Styles: Investigate the different styles and subgenres within hip-hop, such as boom bap, gangsta rap, conscious rap, trap music, and drill, and how they emerged over time.
3. Impact of Hip-hop on Popular Culture: Analyze how hip-hop has influenced and shaped various aspects of popular culture, including fashion, language, art, dance, and film.
4. Political and Social Messages in Hip-hop: Discuss the role of hip-hop as a platform for addressing social and political issues, examining influential artists and their impact on movements such as Black Lives Matter or feminism.
5. Women in Hip-hop: Explore the contributions of female hip-hop artists, their challenges in a male-dominated industry, and the evolution of their roles and representation within the genre.
To research these topics, be sure to consult a variety of sources, such as books, scholarly articles, documentaries, interviews, and reputable online platforms. Visit your local library, academic databases, and online resources like academic journals or music-focused websites to find the necessary information.