80's Rap

So, I have terrible news, I do not have computer access right now, so this blog is being done from my phone. And that means no video links wahhhh. I'm so sorry to have let you down, hundreds of followers.

Anyways, I LOVE this unit, I would not mind doing it for the rest of the year. I feel like 80's Hip Hop took a lot of awesome elements from Disco and Punk, and utilized them briliantly in the Hip Hop era of the 80's. There's often a real techno-y beat backing the Hip Hop tracks, usually with a bit of DJ scratching thrown in the mix, but none the less that electronic sound is definitely present. As far as punk, Hip Hop definitely has that rebelious, git-out-my-way attitude as seen commonly in punk hits of the previous decade.

My favorite band that we have listened to thus far in class on this unit is easily Salt-n-Pepa. First of all, GIRL POWER. That is so awesome that Salt-n-Pepa is one of the first all female Hip Hop groups, what a terrific trio. Secondly, 'Push It' will never not be awesome. The whole song is almost like a mash up of about 5 other songs, but you know what, that keeps things super interesting and spicy, and I'm into it.

And, of course, I am super into Will Smith, but that is largely because I have a crush on him. He is like a goofy/ satirical version of punk, and I think he is absolutely hilarious. His music is also delightfully clean yet catchy, and I have several of his big hits like 'Miami' and 'Getting Jiggy with It' on my mix CDs in my car.

In conclusion for this unit, I like it, I love it, I want some more of it.