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  1. Southern hip-hop originated from four key cities — Houston, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Memphis. Houston’s Geto Boys were the first southern hip-hop group to gain mainstream popularity due in part to their hit “Mind Playing Tricks on Me,” which was featured on their 1991 album We Can’t Be Stopped. Texas-bred rappers Pimp C and Bun B of ...

  2. Aug 15, 2023 · Some critics attribute the ascension of Southern hip-hop to the fatigue of the East vs. West Coast rivalry. Others say hip-hop was in need of a new start after the early passings of the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. Whether both claims are true or false, the Dirty South was the future. Notable Southern Hip-Hop Artists & Labels

  3. Context and History. Old School Roots: early 1970s to the mid-1980s. From its humble beginnings in the Bronx, NY, rap music has moved into the mainstream, redefining the soundscape and character of American popular culture and contributing to the growth of a billion-dollar entertainment industry. Hip-hop music culture is a product of African ...

  4. New Orleans. Southern hip hop, also known as Southern rap, South Coast hip hop, or dirty south, is a blanket term for a regional genre of American hip hop music that emerged in the Southern United States, especially in Atlanta, New Orleans, Houston, Memphis, and Miami —five cities which constitute the "Southern Network" in rap music.

  5. Some big names in southern hip hop are OutKast, Lil Wayne, and T.I. These artists and others like them have helped shape the genre into what it is today. They've made southern hip hop a major player in the music scene, not just in the South, but all over the world. So, if you're into hip hop with a different spin, give southern hip hop a try.

  6. Mar 26, 2024 · From Old School to The Bling Era: A Comprehensive Guide to Hip-Hop History. Hip-hop, a genre deeply entwined with the cultural, social, and political tapestry of our times, embarks on a momentous journey as it commemorates its 50th anniversary in the year 2023. This grand odyssey of sound serves as an exploration of the multifaceted chapters ...

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  8. Aug 6, 2023 · The spoken-word-with-music album signals the rap-fueled hip-hop revolution to follow. 1973: At an Aug. 12 Brooklyn house party, DJ Kool Herc creates the break-beat, a foundational element in hip-hop.

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