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“The Beat”. By: Mike McCann. Early Hip-Hop. Born in 1970s New York City Inspiration came from elsewhere Sampling Rap Music-1978 Why I chose this topic?. Biggie Smalls. Born in 1972 as Christopher Wallace Began rapping as a teenager Heavy reliance on drugs East vs. West 1997.
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“The Beat” By: Mike McCann
Early Hip-Hop Born in 1970s New York City Inspiration came from elsewhere Sampling Rap Music-1978 Why I chose this topic?
Biggie Smalls Born in 1972 as Christopher Wallace Began rapping as a teenager Heavy reliance on drugs East vs. West 1997
Kid Cudi Born in 1984 as Scott Mescudi Father’s death Beginnings of rapping Drug influence
Sounds Much different sounds produced Biggie: different time, different background; real emphasis on lyrical talents; vocables; sampling Kid Cudi: heavier reliance on musical aspects; electronics; “new school” sound
Interview Mel Farr-Brown University-MFIII Began making music in 2009 Influences Up and coming Examples