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Hip hop as both a musical genre and a culture was formed during the 1970s when block parties became increasingly popular in New York City, particularly among African American youth residing in the Bronx. At block parties DJs played percussive breaks of popular songs using two turntables and a DJ mixer to be able to play breaks from two copies of the same record, alternating from one to the other and extending the “break”. Hip hop’s early evolution occurred as sampling technology and drum machines became widely available and affordable. Turntablist techniques such as scratching and beatmatching developed along with the breaks and Jamaican toasting, a chanting vocal style, was used over the beats. Rapping developed as a vocal style in which the artist speaks or chants along rhythmically with an instrumental or synthesized beat.

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Mixtape Eighty-Two

Freshly baked and ready to impress. Enjoy this selection. Don’t forget to like, comment, repost and favourite on Mixcloud. Let us know your favourite track in the comment section below… This mixtape is best heard with a set of headphones or earbuds.

Ben Beal – Bluebird

"Bluebird" is the upcoming single from Ben Beal. A brilliant piece of music combining jazz and alternative elements blended together so masterfully. Bluebird was produced by Hudi as well as Gregory Ross. "Bluebird" features the signature vocals by Kill Bill: The Rapper. The track is out on June 24th Today as we publish this article) via Fishbowl Records, a jazz-rap label from Dust Collectors & Too Lost.
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Boylife – Dio

Today, Ryan Yoo also known by his stage-name Boylife and a member of the Los Angeles band mmmonika dropped his third solo and latest track to date titled "Dio".

Mixtape Seventy Nine – #Facepalm

Freshly baked and ready to impress. Enjoy this selection. Don’t forget to like, comment, repost and favourite on Mixcloud. Let us know your favourite track in the comment section below… This mixtape is best heard with a set of headphones or earbuds.