Local Hip Hop And The Rise Of Other Subcultures

By Tammie Caldwell


One of the most ear catchy genres of music is hip hop. This is produced by making rhythmic sound with lyrical rhymes that is usually about rapping. This has many subcultures since the time it first came out. The breakdance, which is a form of urban dancing with a little mix of acrobatic movements, is its subculture since the beats that make breakdances move this way are usually taken from this genre.

Since it uses heavy beats and powerful sounds, the drums and turntables are perfect instruments for this. Aside from breakdancing, there are also other interesting sub genres that are about art and dance. Beatboxing then came along which is done by creating various sounds and beat using the mouth. This can be used as an accompaniment. Another one, a new one, is dubstep which is using synthesizers or computer software. Local hip hop Fort Lauderdale, FL has indeed boomed in culture and arts.

It does not follow that a hip hop artist should be a rapper. There is a misconception that it is only about rap. Actually, it also includes DJing, scratching, and even in arts, specifically the creation of graffiti.

On the other hand, he breakdancers do not produce the beats. They simply jive into it, while the graffiti artists are artists who associate their arts with urban culture, which is the culture of hip hop. They have a very booming culture as many other sub genres emerged one after another.

They are the ones who first coined the term and incorporated other styles with it. It is perfect when combined with Rhythm and Blues. For instance, the song is comprised with chanted verses and Rhythm and Blues chorus. The result is very appealing to the youth since the topics being written in songs are mainly about love, being broken hearted, and being bitter about love.

It was even mixed with rock or metal early in two thousands. Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Crazy Town, and a lot more, were the names that anyone usually drops when asked about rap metal. This is another subculture of both hip hop and metal music. But this has become controversial, especially because of the lyrics and the influence of the artists.

In the early two thousands, rap metal boomed. It was the genre that has been introduced in the late nineties by Limp Bizkit. However, some lyrics are really obscene and that they are bad influences to the youth. But many claim that it actually just depends on the listener.

Eminem, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne are some of the big names of hip hop today. They express themselves in limitless ways. They choose sensitive topics like politics, sex, drugs, and alcoholism. But they are really big in the industry and are making high radio plays. Even if during airplays the cursing are deleted or censored, the audience can still buy explicit albums and uncensored files that can be downloaded in a matter of seconds.

The reaction to the music, its lyrics and the behavior of artists will differ from one person to another. It is very difficult to assume that this person is either negatively or positively influenced by the music. There are differences in psychological and social orientation which could affect them differently and at various depths.




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