Monday, April 8, 2013

Hardcore Hip Hop...



Hardcore Hip Hop started showing its face in the east coast of America in the 1980's. At the time Hip Hop had already been established and loved by many. Rappers were making money by talking about women, money and fame in their songs and it was getting too repetitive. Hardcore made its name through lyrics about real life situations. It changed the Hip Hop game forever, branching away from the regular boasting rappers did. Hardcore told stories about the street. Real life stories by rappers living in the ghetto. They shared their anger and experiences in a bullshit-free way, which helped grow its popularity. 

Run DMC, an American group featuring Run Simmons, D.M.C. and Jam Master Jay are believed to be the pioneers of hardcore. They are also widely known as the most influential group in Hip Hop history. Schoolly D, Spoonie Gee, Boogie Down Productions, Public Enemy and Kool G Rap are also some of the forefathers of this great genre that has now grown to be probably the biggest genre in music history after Rock n' Roll. 

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