The Origins of Hip Hop Culture

Question 1

The name of Eminem's alter-ego

Accepted Answer

Slim Shady

Question 2

Female rapper that sang "Just Another Day", is also an actress, talk show host, and spokesperson

Accepted Answer

Queen Latifah

Question 3

Rap group that sampled 70's funk, punk, and rock, as well as other genres of music in their album "Paul's Boutique".

Accepted Answer

Beastie Boys

Question 4

This pioneering DJ created the "merry-go-round", stringing dance breaks together to keep the crowd dancing.

Accepted Answer

DJ Kool Herc

Question 5

Group that collaborated with rock band, Aerosmith, on "Walk this Way"

Accepted Answer

Run D.M.C.

Question 6

Who is responsible for mixing the music?

Accepted Answer

DJ

Question 7

What is this visual art form called?

Accepted Answer

grafitti

Question 8

Which of these is NOT from the West Coast?

Accepted Answer

Jay Z

Question 9

This song was recorded by Flash and the Furious Five and detailed the problems of inner-city life.

Accepted Answer

The Message

Question 10

DJ that is the "father" of the hiphop movement, the Zulu Nation

Accepted Answer

Afrika Bambaataa

Question 11

Rappers that did NOT fit the image of kangol hats, track suits, and heavy gold chains. Recorded "Me, Myself, and I"

Accepted Answer

De La Soul

Question 12

Dance that includes tumbling, handstands, robotic moves, and is named after the instrumental parts of hiphop music.

Accepted Answer

Break dancing

Question 13

A graffiti artist's signature is called a __________

Accepted Answer

Tag

Question 14

Which West Coast rapper was the "poster boy" for "thug life"?

Accepted Answer

Tupac

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