
History of Genre
The History of Rock Music - The Eighties
During the 1980s three revolutions had taken hold of popular music: the emergence of disc-jockeys as a creative force (in particular in techno music), the advent of hip-hop (and therefore of the "rapper"), and the marriage of industrial music, heavy metal and hardcore (generically associated with the "cyber-punk" culture).
http://www.scaruffi.com/history/cpt417.htmlHistory of hip hop music - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In Hip hop music, people individually and separately vocalize over beats, instrumental tracks, usually consisting of repeated phrases.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_hip_hop_musicHip Hop History

In the 1980s and early 1990s rap artists, like Public Enemy, KRS-One, X-Clan and Paris, reacting to the negative effects of the economic and political policies of the Reagan-Bush administrations, produced socially conscious songs like, "The Devil Made Me Do It."
http://www.funk-the-system.net/hiphopolitics.htmlhip hop :: The Encyclopedia of New York State :: Syracuse ...

Pressing poverty, political grievances, and a wide mixture of persons of African descent, including Haitians, US-born blacks, Jamaicans, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, and Cubans, contributed to the distinctive nature of hip hop culture, which allowed inner-city youth to establish individual and neighborhood identities in a competitive, largely nonviolent
http://www.syracuseuniversitypress.syr.edu/encyclopedia/entries/hip-...Founders and Innovators
Hip-Hop Heavies - brass
Over the past decade, the entrepreneurial spirit in hip-hop has taken off, with the industry grossing more than $10 billion per year.
http://www.brassmagazine.com/articles/stry_temp.asp?aid=44Hip Hop

The hip hop world began in the Bronx in 1971. The founder of hip-hop was rapper and first break-beat deejay Kool Herc.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Hip-Hop&id=300585Hip-Hop Pioneers and the History of Rap Music - Associated...

Hip-hop lyricist KRS One battled a then more popular lyricist, MC Shan, when KRS One’s record was not played on the radio. MC Shan had previously made “The Bridge” about Queensbridge’s effect on Hip-Hop.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/23806/hiphop_pioneers_and_t...Famous Musicians
MTV.com: Greatest Hip-Hop Groups Of All Time Honorable Men...
If there were only 10 great hip-hop groups, we wouldn't be arguing about who they are. Here are some collectives that, while not top 10 for the entire brain trust, certainly are in some of our hearts.
http://www.mtv.com/bands/h/hip_hop_week/2007/groups/index12.jhtmlUC Davis Magazine, Summer 2006: Making Hip-Hop History

Three short keyboard chords and then an upbeat, simple repeating keyboard riff that would sound at home on a Partridge Family album.
http://ucdavismagazine.ucdavis.edu/issues/su06/feature_2.htmlRap/Hip-Hop music, videos, playlists on Rhapsody Online

Ask any two artists, fans, or other assorted members of the rap/hip-hop community to explain the precise difference between the two terms, and odds are you'll get different answers.
http://www.rhapsody.com/raphiphopFamous Venues
Chicago Hip-Hop/Rap Music Clubs & Venues on Centerstage Ch...
The Chicago Hip-Hop/Rap Music Clubs & Venues directory from Centerstage Chicago
http://centerstage.net/music/clubs/styles/hip-hop.htmlBettys Blue Star Lounge

We have rounded up the best Hip-Hop, House and Live Music covereing all of your favorite music,no matter what it is that turns you on and keeps you coming back to Betty's for Non-Stop fun!
http://bettysbluestarlounge.com/index.php?name=Templates/HomeFamous Recordings
Epinions.com - The Top 10 Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time: More...
The bottom line is this – you might read 100 lists debating which albums really are the top ten of all times, but the only list you really need is this one.
http://www.epinions.com/content_3008471172Greatest Old School Hip Hop Records (1979-1985)

Hip Hop music on record is born by Fatback Band's "King Tim III", Younger Generation's "We Rap More Mellow", and The Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" (Hip Hop legend Grandmaster Caz wrote the lyrics but never got credit).
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_rap-oldsch.htmlRolling Stone's Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time - Rate...

I went through Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time and plucked out all the hip-hop ones in order.
http://rateyourmusic.com/list/RudeAwakening/rolling_stones_greatest_...allmusic

In the terminology of rap music, Hip-Hop usually refers to the culture -- graffiti-spraying, breakdancing, and turntablism in addition to rapping itself -- surrounding the music.
http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=77:2Tickets
Hip Hop Tickets
From breakdancing to social consciousness, hip hop has morphed from roots in soul, funk and jazz to the streetwise storytelling that exists today.
http://www.ticketliquidator.com/hip-hop.aspxPurchase Tickets

Find great deals on Premium & Sold Out tickets for Sports, Concerts, Theater, & Shows The fastest, easiest and most reliable way to buy your tickets online!
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CLICK ON A LINK BELOW TO SELECT A HOT AND HAPPENING EVENT. We sell tickets to the most popular concerts across the enitre country.
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We guarantee that you'll get the tickets you ordered in good time for the event or we'll refund your money.
http://www.seatwave.com/rnb-and-hip-hop-tickets/categoryAward Shows
HipHopWorld Awards 2008
After 10 years of Publishing, we introduced Hip Hop World Awards, an annual event that has become a reference point in the entertainment industry.
http://www.hiphopworldawards.com/AboutAwards.aspxBBC - 1Xtra - Hip hop - BET Hip Hop Awards

American TV network BET hosted their first annual award ceremony on 12 November and 1Xtra were the ONLY UK radio station given all areas access!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/features/hiphop/betawards.shtmlBillboard R&B Hip-Hop Conference Awards

The Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Conference is the premiere event for the industry's who's who to network, share knowledge and discover new talent!
http://www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/rb/2005/index.jspDiscography/Musical Works
HOT NEW HIP-HOP ALBUMS AND UPCOMING RAP ALBUMS :: Hip-Hop ...
REVIEW/COLUMN HOT NEW HIP-HOP ALBUMS AND UPCOMING RAP ALBUMS
http://www.sixshot.com/articles/1940/Hip-Hop/R&B, MP3 music download at eMusic

Getting Started in Hip-Hop/R&B
http://www.emusic.com/genre/282.htmlHip-Hop Downloads - Download Hip-Hop Music - Download Hip-...

New Streams
http://www.mp3.com/hip-hop/genre/15/summary.htmlWelcome to the MUSICMATCH Guide

In the terminology of rap music, Hip-Hop usually refers to the culture -- graffiti-spraying, breakdancing, and turntablism in addition to rapping itself -- surrounding the music.
http://www.mmguide.musicmatch.com/find/browse_subgenre.cgi?GENREID=472Lyrics
All The Newest Hip Hop Song Lyrics & R&B Song Lyrics
All the newest hip hop song lyrics & r&b song lyrics.
http://www.hottestsonglyrics.com/Hip Hop Lyrics & Rap Lyrics :: Da Hip Hop.com

Hip Hop Lyrics & Rap Lyrics Source
http://www.dahiphop.com/HipHopDX.com Your Source For Hip Hop Lyrics

Hearing Eminem or Jay-Z spit just isn't enough, you gotta read the song lyrics to catch everything they're saying. For hip hop lyrics we've got it all; from 50 Cent, Cam'ron, and Lil' Wayne to the latest underground lyrics.
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/lyricsPhotographs and Pictures
Hip-Hop Photo Gallery
Hi, I'm your friendly webmaster Jay Smooth, and this is my private collection of Hip-Hop photographs. All the photos here were taken by me, mostly at my radio show the Underground Railroad and other underground spots around New York.
http://www.hiphopmusic.com/photoHerMySpace.com - R and B Hip Hop Pictures for Myspace!

Click on the name of the r&b/hip hop singer you want pictures of and you will be brought to the page with all of their images.
http://www.hermyspace.com/images/randbhiphopbands.phpHip Hop pictures - the largest selection of hip hop poster...

Below you'll see hundreds of hip hop posters and pictures. If you wish to buy one for you or maybe a gift for your friend, AllPosters.com is the recommended place to buy hip hop posters.
http://www.hip-hop-dance.net/hip-hop-pictures.htmlHip-Hop, Rap Pictures

The legendary Rock Steady Crew celebrates 30 years of Hip-Hop history with a free outdoor concert in Newark's Lincoln Park featuring performances by EPMD, Naughty By Nature, Melle Mel, Biz Markie, Soul Sonic Force, Keith Murray, Dana Dane, Chubb Rock, Just Ice, Craig G, Planet Asia and more.
http://www.riotsound.com/hip-hop/rap/gallery/Instruments and Accessories
Platinum Soundsets - Sound Samples, Loops, Hip Hop Drums
Are you looking for the smooth R&B chords used in today's music? Or do you need the hard crisp sound of a grand piano. Our keyboard sound samples have exactly what you need.
http://www.platinumsoundsets.com/products/instrument-samples/Hip Hop Jewelry | Bling Bling Jewelry | Iced Out Jewelry

totallyice is the essential site for the up and coming player. We've got everything but the attitude needed to pimp yourself out with one of the largest selections anywhere.
http://www.totallyice.com/index.htmlHip Hop Samples & Drum Samples 4 Fruity Loops, Reason, EXS...

ModernBeats Downloadable Drum Soundsets
http://www.modernbeats.com/soundsets.phpUrbanMall.com Is The Home Of Hip Hop Clothing and Lifestyle

There are more than 300,000 hip hop clothing and lifestyle products at UrbanMall. Check out the first hip hop clothing blog where you can sign up for a daily feed by e mail or RSS !
http://www.urbanmall.com/Blogs and Fan Sites
Underground Hip Hop dot com - Site Map
For your convenience, please use this site map to find the section you are looking to visit.
http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/sitemap/Hip Hop Blogs: Hip Hop Blogs Chat

Ask questions, share tips, chill, politic, whatever. Let's see what happens.
http://www.hiphop-blogs.com/hiphop/2005/03/hip_hop_blogs_c.htmlHipHopBlogz : Hip-Hop Blog Directory

HipHopBlogz is the premiere Hip-Hop blog directory. Whether you're looking to promote your own blog or find blogs on various Hip-Hop topics, this site is for you.
http://www.hiphopblogz.com/Hip Hop at netweed

Hip hop blog with an underground perspective on hip hop albums, movies and news
http://www.netweed.com/hiphop/Hip Hop Hot Spot : Hip Hop to a Higher Degree

Hip Hop Hot Spot connects hip hop and rap fans with hot hip hop and rap music by providing hip hop and rap artists and record labels with many free and pay services that will promote and distribute their music world wide.
http://www.hiphophotspot.com/Default.aspxNews and Interviews
Daily Hip-Hop News | SOHH.com
Daily Hip-Hop News
http://www.sohh.com/articles/category.php?category_ID=1Hip Hop News - Hip Hop Galaxy

More Hip Hop News
http://www.hiphopgalaxy.com/-Hip-Hop-News-.htmlHip Hop News | Artist Interviews | Models | Urban Apparel

LATEST NEWS
http://www.urbanstreetz.com/Hip Hop Artist Interviews - DJBooth.net

Interviews with top hip hop artists conducted by the DJ Booth Network's DJ Z
http://www.djbooth.net/index/interviews/Myths and Controversies
The Murders of gangsta rappers Tupac Shakur and Notorious ...
The circumstances of these two deaths were remarkably similar. Both young men were shot multiple times while sitting in the front passenger seats of their vehicles.
http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/celebrity/shakur_BIG/i...Exploitation of Women in Hip-Hop Culture

Hip-hop is the latest expressive manifestation of the past and current experience as well as the collective consciousness of African-American and Latino-American youth. But more than any music of the past, it also expresses mainstream American ideas that have now been internalized and embedded into the psyches of American people of color over time.
http://www.mysistahs.org/features/hiphop.htmDismantling Hip Hop Myths

Rap is the most commodified element of Hiphop because it is easy to capture and sell, but Hiphop is much more than just that one expression.
http://www.eocedutainment.com/dismantling-hip-hop-myths.htmlCriticism, Commentary, and Interpretations
Hip Hop Reviews
This is not even close to a comprehensive review of hip hop and rap albums; it's just reviews of albums by the artists I'm familiar with.
http://www.warr.org/hiphop.htmlUrban-Reviews.com - Hip-Hop - May 2007

YOUR SOURCE FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN FICTION,HIP-HOP,AND R&B
http://www.urban-reviews.com/hiphop.htmlReviews - The Elements

Rapper Swizz Beat will perform a free show tonight (August 21) at the Apple store in Manhattan.
http://www.hiphop-elements.com/re/Hip Hop and R&B Album Reviews

HIP HOP, RNB, SOUL :: Latest Album Reviews
http://www.thesituation.co.uk/reviews/more_reviews.htmlResources, Archives, and Organizations
Defuse News » Hip Hop Congress
Archive for the 'Hip Hop Congress' Category
http://www.hiphopassociation.org/defusenews/category/monthly-content...Hip Hop Immortals - Archive

Hip Hop Immortals is pleased to announce a union between two of the most powerful names in hip-hop.
http://www.hiphopimmortals.com/2003_html/archive.htmlE L E M E N T S -- UCF's Hip Hop Organization

Our mission is to promote the positive aspects of the Hip Hop culture to the University of Central Florida's student body and surrounding communities.
http://www.elements-ucf.org/HIPHOPDIRECTORY.COM - The Final Word in hip-Hop News

THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE HIP-HOP SEARCH | ON THE PLANET
http://www.hiphopdirectory.com/Festivals
3rd Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival
Founded in 2005, the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival is a series of free events celebrating Hip Hop music and culture and the borough of Brooklyn as a premier cultural destination.
http://brooklynbodega.com/aboutbhf.htm:::Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival:::

The Trinity International Hip Hop Festival announces the schedule for its third annual event taking place at Trinity College April 4th, 5th and 6th, 2008.
http://trinityhiphop.org/About Us | Hip-Hop Theater Festival

Founded in 2000, The Hip-Hop Theater Festival continues to invigorate the fields of theater and Hip-Hop by: nurturing the creation of innovative work within the Hip-Hop aesthetic; presenting and touring American and international artists whose work addresses the issues relevant to the Hip-Hop generation; and serving young, urban communities through
http://www.hiphoptheaterfest.com/node/1Bibliography
Encyclopedia of Hip-Hop Culture
Hip hop has been around for nearly a quarter of a century; it has thoroughly pervaded our culture; and it is one of the few things going on that we—the aging, white, middle-class portion of society, that is—not only permit ourselves to hate but openly encourage others to hate.
http://www.union.edu/PUBLIC/LIBRARY/PLAY/2001/hip-hop_culture.htmlRap and Hip Hop History Books

"This book is one of the first comprehensive histories of rap music and the vibrant culture surrounding it.
http://www.b-boys.com/classic/books.htmlPowell's Books - The Hip Hop Generation: Young Blacks and ...

Bakari Kitwana, one of black America's sharpest young cultural critics, offers a sobering look at his generation's disproportionate incarceration and unemployment rates, as well as the collapse of its gender relations, and gives his own provocative social and political analysis.
http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/biblio?isbn=9780465029792&atch=h&atch...Street Gangs' Hip Hop Culture Books

The Most Popular Website Dedicated to Books on Urban Culture
http://www.streetgangs.com/bookclub/hiphop.html
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Discography/Musical Works
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News and Interviews
Myths and Controversies
Criticism, Commentary, and Interpretations
Resources, Archives, and Organizations
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Bibliography

