On Nas’ new hip hop music (click through the next page) record, “Hip-Hop is Dead”, one of my favorite songs is “Carry on Tradition” where Nas challenges, “Let’s see who can quote a Daddy Kane line the fastest.” The younger generation need to be more informed about Hip-Hop pre-2004. I love fire-spittin’, Lil’ Wayne, or the charismatic, T.I., but there’s been a lot of Hip-Hop before the new school or next school of Hip-Hoppers.
As a young kid in 1979 I remember looking at all the different albums people had in their homes, at that time white folks and black folks had wide variety of tastes. Of course there were many crossovers and my best friend’s dad was a huge Marley fan, but that’s another tale. I just know that I began seeing the same groups in homes. So without mentioning Sugar Hill Gang too much… their crazy looking album also had some music that caught my young ears.
Snoop Dogg – Doggystyle: Snoop Dogg, the godfather of the mic, exploded on the scene with this album. Rap music was not the same after this album. With Dre on the production and snoopy lacing the flow there is no better combination.
Finally, start with the basics then increase the complexity gradually. If you want to learn axeg music production, this is the best way. Once you are happy with your drum beat, you need to develop the percussion and sampling elements of your song. You need both to add emphasis to your sound and create a great work of art.
Not to be outdone, the ladies of hip hop were also in on the action. Roxanne Shante got the last laugh when her record label paid for her Ph.D. In addition, Lil’ Kim and Foxy Brown had similar styles, iconic mentors, and were even once on the same tour (No Way Out) before they became lyrical adversaries.
The fourth popular hip hop beat is snoop dog – Who am I? (What’s my name)? The music producer for this is Dr. Dre. It is from the album doggystyle which was released in the year 1993. This was Dr Dre’s classic solo album.
A dance teacher can also observe other dance classes of hip hop. Visit local gyms or dance studios to get ideas. There are instructional videos on teaching it that can provide you a clear idea on what to teach.