Rap Culture

Question 1

Who is this?

Accepted Answer

The Notorious B.I.G.

Question 2

What were peoples' initial reaction to N.W.A.'s song "F*** Tha Police"

Accepted Answer

The government and FBI hated the song and sent them a letter, Oppressed citizens liked it because it gave them a voice

Question 3

Will Smith was once a rapper... (True or False)

Accepted Answer

Yes, Yes

Question 4

What song did N.W.A. perform that expressed their views toward the police?

Accepted Answer

F*** Tha Police

Question 5

Which song does Tupac sing that shows the contemporary struggles in his community?

Accepted Answer

Changes

Question 6

Who sings the song "White Lines" (An anti-cocaine song)

Accepted Answer

Grandmaster Flash

Question 7

Where was Rap originated in?

Accepted Answer

Africa

Question 8

What is this music video trying to portray?

Accepted Answer

That rap is an up-beat creative and fun cultural staple

Question 9

Improvising lyrics and making them up on the spot is also known as...

Accepted Answer

Freestyling

Question 10

Public Enemy sings which of the following songs?

Accepted Answer

Harder Than You Think

Question 11

Why does N.W.A. incorporate profanity, drugs, and violence in their songs?

Accepted Answer

Because it is a reflection of their life in Compton, LA

Question 12

Who was famous for incorporating the turntable in their music?

Accepted Answer

Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, Kool DJ Herc

Question 13

Why is rap one of the most popular genres of music? (According to modern day teenagers)

Accepted Answer

People like the stronger more creative beats that rap has

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