Political hip hop facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Political hip hop |
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| Stylistic origins | Hip hop, politics, protest songs |
| Cultural origins | 1980's |
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| List of political hip hop artists | |
Political hip hop is a type of hip hop music that talks about important social issues and politics. It's also known as political rap, conscious hip hop, or conscious rap. This music started in the 1980s.
It was inspired by artists from the 1970s who used their words to speak out, like The Last Poets and Gil Scott-Heron. The group Public Enemy was one of the first big political hip hop groups. In 1982, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five released a very famous song called "The Message". This song talked about tough social problems and inspired many other rappers to do the same.
What is Conscious Hip Hop?
Conscious hip hop is a part of Hip hop music that focuses on social issues. These are problems that affect many people in society. Things like poverty, fairness, or how people are treated.
This name, "conscious hip hop," was mostly created by music critics and fans. It wasn't a name the artists themselves chose. It describes music that makes you think about the world around you.
Famous Artists
Many artists have used their music to share messages about society and politics. Here are some of them:
Related Topics
See also
In Spanish: Rap político para niños
