Who Brought Jazz Reggae And Soul Influences To Hip Hop

Question: What are the origins of rapping?

Answer: Toasting, aka talking or chanting over a beat, which originated in Jamaica in the 1950s.

Question: Who started break beat DJ-ing?

Answer: DJ Kool Herc aka Clive Cambell

Question: What is break beat DJ-ing?

Answer: The use of two turntables to extend the break session of a song.

Question: What kind of dancing was part of the hip hop movement in the ‘70s?

Answer: Break Dancing

Question: What are the five elements of hip-hop?

Answer: Break dancing, graffiti art, beat boxing, DJ-ing, and MC-ing?

Question: What was founded in 1972?

Answer: United Graffiti Artists, who wanted to legitimize graffiti as an art form.

Question: What is an MC?

Answer: Master of Ceremonies. They introduce DJs and performers. They support the DJ, and involve the audience.

Question: Who were some early MCs?

Answer: Coke la Rock, Melle Mel, Grandmaster Caz, and Kool Moe Dee.

Question: Who refined the style of DJ Cool Herc into cutting?

Answer: DJ Grandmaster Flash

Question: Who refined the style of cutting into “Scratching?”

Answer: Grand Wizard Theodore