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ABOUT HIP-HOP MUSIC

Hip hop music is a style of popular music. It is composed of two main elements: rapping (also known as MC'ing) and DJing; along with breakdancing and graffiti, these are the four components of hip hop, a cultural movement which began among African Americans and Latinos in New York City in the early 1970s.

The term rap is sometimes used synonymously with hip hop music, though it is also used to refer specifically to the practice of rapping, which is just one component of hip hop.

Hip hop music , also known as rap music , is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid- 1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s . It consists of two main components: rapping ( MCing ) and DJing ( production and scratching ).

Along with hip hop dance (notably breakancing ) and urban inspired art, or notably graffiti , these compose the four elements of hip hop , a cultural movement that was initiated by inner-city youth, mostly African Americans [1] in New York City , in the early 1970s.

Typically, hip hop music consists of rhythmic lyrics making use of techniques like assonance, alliteration, and rhyme . The rapper is accompanied by an instrumental track, usually referred to as a " beat," performed by a DJ , created by a producer, or one or more instrumentalists.

Historically, this beat has often been created using a sample of the percussion break of another song: usually funk and soul recordings have been utilized. However, in recent years, it has become more common for the beat to be built up from individual drum samples. In addition to the beat, other sounds are often sampled, synthesized, or performed. Sometimes a track can be instrumental , as a showcase of the skills of the DJ or producer.

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High Conversion Hip Hop Rap Record Label How To Start And Run Your Own Record Label Releasing your own music on CD means that, for all intents and purposes, you've become your own record label, even if you didn't go about the administrative tasks of setting up a separate company. A record label is in the business of releasing records; since you've done that or plan to do it very shortly, you are already performing the job of a record label. It makes sense to take a few simple, additional steps to formalize what you are doing under the business title of Record Label. The advantages of doing this are: Giving your activities a separate name helps you establish an identity or a brand name, and gives it a professional look (plus, it just sounds better). When your recordings sell, you can accept checks made out to the label, instead of Joe Blow, Musician. This establishes your income as coming from recording activities. If you ever decide to record or release music by other musicians, their music can be produced under your label. As a separate business you can lease equipment (computers, recording equipment), establish a commercial bank account, and accept credit cards as payment for your records. Many labels were started by artists with the sole purpose of putting out their own music. The classic story, often repeated, is A&M Records, which Herb Alpert allegedly started with $500 and a dream. You can begin small and just put out your own music on your own label. At some point you may decide it will be time to release other musician's work on your label. There are some benefits to doing this; a multi-artist label has an easier time getting distribution deals and when your records are not selling well, income from other artists on your label may sustain you and keep the dream alive. Just ask Madonna. Don't think it costs a lot of money to set up a record label; the costs associated with manufacturing your cassettes or CDs will far overshadow any money spent on giving your activities an official title. For now, let's just get a record label established to release your own music.

 

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