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Hip-Hop / Rap — history, subgenres, and beat culture
Hip-hop isn’t just music. It’s a culture that unites rap (MCing), beatmaking, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti. Born on the streets of the Bronx in the 1970s, it grew into a global phenomenon shaping music, fashion, art, and politics.
History: from block parties to the world stage
1970s — origins in New York; early DJs: DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash
1980s — the golden age: Run-DMC, Public Enemy, Rakim, LL Cool J
1990s — the rise of rap: 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, Nas
2000s — commercialization and diversity: Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye West
2010s–2020s — mainstream dominance and the trap wave: Drake, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar
2020–2025 — experimentation, women in rap, hyperpop, Latin influences, and drill
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Hardcore — the sound that breaks walls.
Hardcore — an extreme form of electronic music that tears up the dancefloor with sheer speed, aggression, and power. The genre emerged on the 1990s rave scene and has since become a symbol of absolute freedom, anarchy, and energy.
History of Hardcore
Early 1990s — origins in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany First tracks push 160+ BPM, drum machines, distorted kicks
Dutch Hardcore (Gabber) — Rotterdam, 1992–1996: Mokum Records, Paul Elstak, Rotterdam Terror Corps
Happy Hardcore — a UK branch with melodies and vocals
Industrial Hardcore — fused with noise and techno (The Outside Agency)
2000s — popularized by festivals: Thunderdome, Masters of Hardcore
2020s — the old-school hardcore revival; crossover with hard techno and EDM
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Lady Gaga is a dutiful daughter to her parents.
Lady Gaga lives by the tenets of Andy Warhol, considers herself a die-hard futurist and a bit of a robot. She was also the brightest pop star of 2009. Still, for people poring over her photos, that’s probably the last thing they care about.
Lady Gaga is one of the most striking and controversial performers on today’s stage, yet—as she openly tells magazines and TV networks—she’s also a good, obedient daughter to her parents. It turns out she can be not only an extravagant artist but also a devoted daughter.
The 25-year-old star maintains a fairly close relationship with her parents. Recently, the singer revealed a secret about her tattoos. She admitted she got deeply into tattoo culture, but all her designs are placed only on the left side of her body. You can...
