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The artistic boundaries of hip-hop and rap music had been redefined by artists such as Brand Nubian, De La Soul, and Public Enemy, whose music was more thematically sophisticated and socially conscious than that of their predecessors. By the early 1990s however, this brand of rap had been eclipsed in popularity by gangsta rap. Socially aware rap music (alternative hip hop) has experienced something of a renaissance in the late 1990s and now the 2000s, in part due to artists such as Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, The Roots and others. "Mos Def ...

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Billboard Music Charts - album 1990 The Billboard 200 No. 91 1990 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums No. 23 1991 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums No. 23 Billboard Music Charts - singles 1990 "Bonita Applebum" Hot Rap Singles No. 4 1990 "I Left My Wallet In El Segundo" Hot Rap Singles No. 9 1990 "Bonita Applebum" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Si ...

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People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm - Track listing, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm - Chart positions, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm - Personnel

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De La Soul - Albums. 3 Feet High and Rising, 1989 (Tommy Boy Records) De La Soul Is Dead, 1991 (Tommy Boy Records) Buhloone Mindstate, 1993 (Tommy Boy Records) Stakes Is High, 1996 (Tommy Boy Records) Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump, 2000 (Tommy Boy Records) AOI: Bionix, 2001 (Tommy Boy Records) Live at Tramps, NYC, 1996, 2004 (Rhino) The Grind ...

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The earliest songs that could be considered American popular music, as opposed to the popular music of a particular region or ethnicity, was the sheet music of the Civil War era. The songs were most often meant for use in minstrel shows, theatrical productions that featured singing, dancing and comic performances. Minstrel shows generally used African American musical instruments and dance, and featured performers with their faces stained black, a technique called blackface ^{See also:}

American popular music, American popular music - Early popular song, American popular music - Tin Pan Alley, American popular music - Broadway, American popular music - Ragtime, American popular music - Early recorded popular music, American popular music - Popular jazz and swing, American popular music - Blues diversification and popularization, American popular music - 1950s and 60s, American popular music - Country: Nashville Sound, American popular music - Soul, American popular music - 1960s rock, American popular music - 1970s and 80s, American popular music - 70s funk and soul, American popular music - 80s pop, American popular music - Birth of the underground, American popular music - Punk and alternative rock, American popular music - Heavy metal, American popular music - 1990s to the present, American popular music - International and social impact, American popular music - Notes

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Hip-hop music can be divided into three eras: Old school hip-hop: (Around 1970 - 1986): This era spanned from the beginning of hip-hop up until the mainstream popularity was reached. Golden age hip-hop: (1986 - 1993): The golden age consolidated the sounds of East Coast and West Coast and transitioned into the modern era with the rise of Gangsta Rap and G-funk. Modern era of Hip Hop: (1993-Present): This era has thus far been characterized b ...

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Hip hop music, Hip hop music - Hip-hop beats, Hip hop music - Rhythmic structure, Hip hop music - DJ'ing and Production, Hip hop music - Beatboxing, Hip hop music - Rapping, Hip hop music - History, Hip hop music - Musical impact, Hip hop music - Social impact, Hip hop music - Samples

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American hip hop - Baltimore. Main article: Music of Maryland With a somewhat disappointing hip-hop scene, Baltimore's biggest claim to fame in rap is its status as the boyhood home of the legendary Tupac Shakur. American hip hop - Boston. Main article: Music of Massachusetts Boston is the hometown of Guru of the East Coast trailblazers, Gang Starr. Other Boston hip-hop acts include Bell Biv Devoe, Benzino, and New Jack Swing legend Bobby Brown. American hip hop - New Jersey. ...

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American hip hop, American hip hop - The East Coast, American hip hop - Baltimore, American hip hop - Boston, American hip hop - New Jersey, American hip hop - New York City, American hip hop - Philadelphia, American hip hop - Washington D.C., American hip hop - Midwest, American hip hop - Chicago, American hip hop - Cleveland, American hip hop - Detroit, American hip hop - Minneapolis, American hip hop - Pittsburgh, American hip hop - St. Louis, American hip hop - The South, American hip hop - Atlanta, American hip hop - Houston, American hip hop - Memphis, American hip hop - Miami, American hip hop - New Orleans, American hip hop - The West and West Coast, American hip hop - Denver, American hip hop - Hawaii, American hip hop - Los Angeles, American hip hop - Oakland/Bay Area, American hip hop - Oklahoma, American hip hop - Phoenix, American hip hop - Seattle

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Main article: American roots music The first musicians anywhere in North America were Native Americans, who consist of hundreds of ethnic groups across the country, each with their own unique styles of folk music. Of these cultures, many, and their musical traditions, are now extinct, though some remain relatively vibrant in a modern form, such as Hawaiian music. By the 16th century, large-scale immigration of English, French and Spanish settlers brought new kinds of folk music. This was followed by the importation of Af ...

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Music history of the United States, Music history of the United States - American roots music, Music history of the United States - African American music, Music history of the United States - Appalachian folk music, Music history of the United States - Other forms of American roots music, Music history of the United States - Popular music, Music history of the United States - 1940s and 1950s, Music history of the United States - Roots of country music, Music history of the United States - Gospel and doo wop, Music history of the United States - Latin music, Music history of the United States - Cajun and Creole music, Music history of the United States - 1960s and 70s, Music history of the United States - Early 1960s, Music history of the United States - Psychedelic rock, Music history of the United States - Soul and funk, Music history of the United States - Country and folk, Music history of the United States - Tejano, Music history of the United States - 1970s, Music history of the United States - Heavy metal, Music history of the United States - Outlaw country, Music history of the United States - Hip hop, Music history of the United States - Salsa, Music history of the United States - Punk rock, Music history of the United States - 1980s and 90s, Music history of the United States - Hip hop, Music history of the United States - 1990s

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The phrase is often heard in the musical community, where it is used to imply that an artist has compromised their artistic integrity in order to gain radio airplay or obtain a recording contract, especially with a major label, the classic example of this being when Chumbawumba signed to EMI after years of viciously attacking the organisation. Often, the label will force the style of a particular record producer on the performer, or insist on inclusion of songs by commercial songwriters; or the label may refuse to release an album, deeming it uncommercial, though this indicates that the artist or group ...

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Selling out, Selling out - History of terms associated with selling out, Selling out - Criticism of the term, Selling out - Comedy, Selling out - Music, Selling out - Heavy metal, Selling out - Punk, Selling out - Hip hop, Selling out - Other, Selling out - References to selling out, Selling out - Movies, Selling out - Kevin Smith

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Hip hop is a cultural movement, of which music is a part (as are graffiti, statutory rape and breakdancing). The music is itself composed of two parts, rapping, the delivery of swift, highly rhythmic and lyrical vocals, and DJing, the production of instrumentation either through sampling, instrumentation, turntablism or beatboxing. Another important factor of Hip-Hop music is the fashion that originated along with the music. The fashion was a representation of the music, typically concentrating on exposing asses. See also:

Hip hop music, Hip hop music - Term usage, Hip hop music - Characteristics, Hip hop music - Rhythmic structure, Hip hop music - Instrumentation & production, Hip hop music - History, Hip hop music - Origins, Hip hop music - Old school hip hop 1970–1986, Hip hop music - Golden age hip hop 1986–1993, Hip hop music - Modern era of hip hop 1993–present, Hip hop music - Social impact, Hip hop music - Musical impact, Hip hop music - Censorship issues, Hip hop music - Media, Hip hop music - Samples

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The term selling out is used in a similar sense when discussing the movie industry, in particular its directors. Selling out - Kevin Smith. Kevin Smith achieved a cult following with his ultra-low budget indie flick Clerks., but has subsequently been labelled a sellout on numerous occasions, particularly by people who saw the cheaply-made style of Clerks. as a mark of artistic integrity, rather than a financial decision. The accusations began with his second film, Mallrats, in which he ...

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Hip hop music is a part of hip hop, a cultural movement that includes the activities of breakdancing and graffiti art, as well as associated slang, fashion and other elements. The popularity of music has helped to popularize hip hop culture, both in the United States and, to a lesser degree, abroad. Contemporary hip hop fashion includes the wearing of baggy jeans slung low around the waist, gold or platinum chains and boots or a fresh pair of kicks, and bandanas or doo rags tied around the head often worn with a baseball cap on top)&# ...

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Hip hop music, Hip hop music - Term usage, Hip hop music - Characteristics, Hip hop music - Rhythmic structure, Hip hop music - Instrumentation & production, Hip hop music - History, Hip hop music - Origins, Hip hop music - Old school hip hop 1970–1986, Hip hop music - Golden age hip hop 1986–1993, Hip hop music - Modern era of hip hop 1993–present, Hip hop music - Social impact, Hip hop music - Musical impact, Hip hop music - Censorship issues, Hip hop music - Media, Hip hop music - Samples

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Hip hop is a cultural movement, of which music is a part (as are graffiti and breakdancing). The music is itself composed of two parts, rapping, the delivery of swift, highly rhythmic and lyrical vocals, and DJing, the production of instrumentation either through sampling, instrumentation, turntablism or beatboxing. Another important factor of Hip-Hop music is the fashion that originated along with the music. The fashion was a representation of the music. See also:

Hip hop music, Hip hop music - Term usage, Hip hop music - Characteristics, Hip hop music - Rhythmic structure, Hip hop music - Instrumentation & production, Hip hop music - History, Hip hop music - Origins, Hip hop music - Old school hip hop 1970–1986, Hip hop music - Golden age hip hop 1986–1993, Hip hop music - Modern era of hip hop 1993–present, Hip hop music - Social impact, Hip hop music - Musical impact, Hip hop music - Censorship issues, Hip hop music - Media, Hip hop music - Samples

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In its first manifestation, rhythm and blues was the predecessor to rockabilly and rock and roll. It was strongly influenced by jazz and jump music as well as black gospel music, and influenced jazz in return (hard bop was the product of the influence of rhythm and blues, blues, and gospel music on bebop) and African tribal beats. The first rock and roll consisted of rhythm and blues songs like "Rocket 88" and "Shake, Rattle and Roll" making an appearance on the popular music charts as well as the R&B charts. "Whole Lotta S ...

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Rhythm and blues, Rhythm and blues - Original rhythm and blues, Rhythm and blues - Contemporary R&B, Rhythm and blues - History, Rhythm and blues - The present day, Rhythm and blues - Contemporary R&B subgenres, Rhythm and blues - Quiet storm, Rhythm and blues - New Jack Swing, Rhythm and blues - Hip-hop soul, Rhythm and blues - Neo soul, Rhythm and blues - Samples

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Main article: Music of the United States (1940s and 50s) In the 1940s, blues became the basis for rock and roll, while jazz evolved into an ever more experimental bebop scene. Country and folk music further developed as well, gaining newfound popularity and acclaim for hard-edged folk music. Perhaps most importantly, the 1940s saw the rise of the youth culture. Teenagers from across the country began to identify with each other and launched numerous trends. The first teen stars arose, beginning with the bobby soxer idol Frank Sinatra; this opened up new audiences for popular ...

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Music history of the United States, Music history of the United States - American roots music, Music history of the United States - African American music, Music history of the United States - Appalachian folk music, Music history of the United States - Other forms of American roots music, Music history of the United States - Popular music, Music history of the United States - 1940s and 1950s, Music history of the United States - Roots of country music, Music history of the United States - Gospel and doo wop, Music history of the United States - Latin music, Music history of the United States - Cajun and Creole music, Music history of the United States - 1960s and 70s, Music history of the United States - Early 1960s, Music history of the United States - Psychedelic rock, Music history of the United States - Soul and funk, Music history of the United States - Country and folk, Music history of the United States - Tejano, Music history of the United States - 1970s, Music history of the United States - Heavy metal, Music history of the United States - Outlaw country, Music history of the United States - Hip hop, Music history of the United States - Salsa, Music history of the United States - Punk rock, Music history of the United States - 1980s and 90s, Music history of the United States - Hip hop, Music history of the United States - 1990s

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Main article: American popular music The first field of American music that could be viewed as popular, rather than classical or folk, was the singing of the colonial New England choirs, and travelling singing masters like William Billings. It was here that techniques and traditions like shape note, lined-out hymnody and Sacred Harp were created, gradually spreading south and becoming an integral part of the Great Awakening. The Great Awakening was a period of religious fervor, among whites and blacks (both slave and free), that saw passion ...

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Music history of the United States, Music history of the United States - American roots music, Music history of the United States - African American music, Music history of the United States - Appalachian folk music, Music history of the United States - Other forms of American roots music, Music history of the United States - Popular music, Music history of the United States - 1940s and 1950s, Music history of the United States - Roots of country music, Music history of the United States - Gospel and doo wop, Music history of the United States - Latin music, Music history of the United States - Cajun and Creole music, Music history of the United States - 1960s and 70s, Music history of the United States - Early 1960s, Music history of the United States - Psychedelic rock, Music history of the United States - Soul and funk, Music history of the United States - Country and folk, Music history of the United States - Tejano, Music history of the United States - 1970s, Music history of the United States - Heavy metal, Music history of the United States - Outlaw country, Music history of the United States - Hip hop, Music history of the United States - Salsa, Music history of the United States - Punk rock, Music history of the United States - 1980s and 90s, Music history of the United States - Hip hop, Music history of the United States - 1990s

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Butterfly is now part of a band called Cherrywine; their album Bright Black was released in 2003. Silkworm has begun a solo career under the name King Britt. Doodlebug is now known as Cee Knowledge and tours with a band called Cee Knowledge & The Cosmic Funk Orchestra. Ladybug, now known as Ladybug Mecca, has also embarked on a solo career, releasing an album in 2005. In February of 2005 the trio reunited and embarked on a reunion tour, with a compilation album scheduled for release on October 4, ...

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Main article: Music of the United States (1960s and 70s) In the 1960s, music became heavily involved in the burgeoning youth counter culture, as well as various social and political causes. The beginning of the decade saw the peak of doo wop's popularity, in about 1961, as well as the rise of surf, girl groups and the first soul singers. Psychedelic and progressive rock arose during this period, along with the roots of what would later become funk, hip hop, salsa, electronic music, punk rock and heavy metal. An American roots r ...

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Music history of the United States, Music history of the United States - American roots music, Music history of the United States - African American music, Music history of the United States - Appalachian folk music, Music history of the United States - Other forms of American roots music, Music history of the United States - Popular music, Music history of the United States - 1940s and 1950s, Music history of the United States - Roots of country music, Music history of the United States - Gospel and doo wop, Music history of the United States - Latin music, Music history of the United States - Cajun and Creole music, Music history of the United States - 1960s and 70s, Music history of the United States - Early 1960s, Music history of the United States - Psychedelic rock, Music history of the United States - Soul and funk, Music history of the United States - Country and folk, Music history of the United States - Tejano, Music history of the United States - 1970s, Music history of the United States - Heavy metal, Music history of the United States - Outlaw country, Music history of the United States - Hip hop, Music history of the United States - Salsa, Music history of the United States - Punk rock, Music history of the United States - 1980s and 90s, Music history of the United States - Hip hop, Music history of the United States - 1990s

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The early 1970s saw popular music being dominated by folk-based singer-songwriters like John Denver, Carol King and James Taylor, followed by the rise of heavy metal subgenres, glam, country rock and later, disco. Philly soul and pop-funk was also popular, while world music fusions became more commonplace and a major klezmer revival occurred among the Jewish community. Beginning in the early 70s, hip hop arose in New York City, drawing on diverse influences from both white and black folk music, Jamaican toasting and the performance poetry of Gil Scott-Heron. Music history of the United States - ...

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Music history of the United States, Music history of the United States - American roots music, Music history of the United States - African American music, Music history of the United States - Appalachian folk music, Music history of the United States - Other forms of American roots music, Music history of the United States - Popular music, Music history of the United States - 1940s and 1950s, Music history of the United States - Roots of country music, Music history of the United States - Gospel and doo wop, Music history of the United States - Latin music, Music history of the United States - Cajun and Creole music, Music history of the United States - 1960s and 70s, Music history of the United States - Early 1960s, Music history of the United States - Psychedelic rock, Music history of the United States - Soul and funk, Music history of the United States - Country and folk, Music history of the United States - Tejano, Music history of the United States - 1970s, Music history of the United States - Heavy metal, Music history of the United States - Outlaw country, Music history of the United States - Hip hop, Music history of the United States - Salsa, Music history of the United States - Punk rock, Music history of the United States - 1980s and 90s, Music history of the United States - Hip hop, Music history of the United States - 1990s

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Urban legends and myths were often created around American jazz musicians in the early 20th century to add to the artist's mystique. One popular myth was that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil in order to become successful. It's thought that the modern idea of selling out is a natural progression of this idea. In the 1990s, comedian Bill Hicks coined the term "sucking Satan's cock", which he used to describe musical acts who make bland music to maximise sales, or allow their music to be used in advertising. This phrase has since become a wid ...

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Selling out, Selling out - History of terms associated with selling out, Selling out - Criticism of the term, Selling out - Comedy, Selling out - Music, Selling out - Heavy metal, Selling out - Punk, Selling out - Hip hop, Selling out - Other, Selling out - References to selling out, Selling out - Movies, Selling out - Kevin Smith

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The first years of the 2000s have established Mos Def as a notable actor. His performances in Brown Sugar, Monster's Ball, and the HBO made-for-TV film Something The Lord Made have been particularly acclaimed by critics. Having been nominated for several awards, Mos finally broke through, winning Best Actor, Independent Movie at the 2005 Black Reel Awards for his portrayal of Sgt. Lucas in The Woodsman. He also landed the role of Ford Prefect in the long-awaited 2005 movie adaption of The Hitchhiker's Gu ...

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This was later released as a double-12" single, this time including all 13 of the tracks from Jurassic 5 LP, although it was still entitled "EP". This was also released by Rumble Records. An 8 track version of the EP was released when the band signed to Interscope Records in 1999 (Cat. no: INT-90289). This had the same listing as the original, excluding the final track Blacktop Beat. ...

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