Eras

1970s

Amidst the late 60’s and early 70’s, the presence of Disco music was very popular within the African-American community, Using influences of disco, funk, and soul, the youth birthed the beginning of a new era: Hip Hop. The invasion of major poverty, gentrification, and reoccurring racial tension in southern bronx, New York, forced the grand formation of a culture that has defined the creation of black stardom and unity in modern times. The 1970’s era of the Hip Hop genre was one of the most influential periods in modern African-American music because it marked the establishment of black unified musical expression and culture that continues to be present in today’s youth

1990s

In the 1990s, hip hop experienced its golden age with the emergence of a plethora of rappers who left an indelible mark on the genre’s history. The 90s were a time of change and evolution for rap, transitioning from a marginalized music genre to one of the most popular and lucrative in the world. In this article, we will explore the “Golden Age of Rap” and reminisce about some of the iconic rappers from the 90s whose lyrics and styles have made a lasting impact on popular culture. The 1990s were a time of immense creativity and innovation in rap music, featuring the emergence of many artists who have left a lasting legacy in popular culture. The pioneers of 90s rap were the artists who shaped the decade, defining the sound and style of the genre for future generations.

2010s

The 2010’s was an amazing era that allowed hip-hop fans around the world to connect and interact with their favourite artists by just pulling out their phones. It was a time where popular rappers were dropping their mixtapes on websites and crashing servers, and new artists were getting their start by showing their skills on music sharing websites. This decade, though purely digital, wasn’t any much different from the previous decades but what made it stand out was how more acceptive it was to new sounds and up and coming artists. Sub genres in hip-hop were always being created through the years. But Drill music coming out of the south side of Chicago definitely shaped the new sound of hip-hop in more recent years. Artists like Chief Keef, Fredo Santana, and G Herbo were the godfathers of this new sound that the world never heard before. It was raw and aggressive to some, but highlighted their way of life on the southside. By the end of this decade New York and the U.K would adopt this sound as their own.

Present Day

As we look at the trends shaping hip-hop and rap beats in 2024, it’s clear that the genre is in a dynamic state of flux, from blending genres to the infusion of global influences and the rise of high-tech production methods, hip-hop and rap continuously evolve, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in music. These trends reflect the music industry’s current state and hint at the future of hip-hop and rap. As artists and producers continue to innovate and experiment, we can expect to see even more exciting developments in the years to come. Hip-hop has just about expanded and explored into every different genre that it can possibly combine with, birthing intriguing soundscapes that will be iconic for years to come

Sources

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