Fifty years ago, a small house party in the Bronx, hosted by DJ Kool Herc, birthed the genre known as hip-hop. Early hip-hop was an outlet for rappers to reflect on issues in New York, such as the economic crisis and the political scene. Since then, new techniques and sub-genres of hip-hop emerged, making it one of the most listened-to genres in the United States. Click below to read the MVHS community’s favorite hip-hop songs nearly 50 years later and click here to listen to the MVHS community’s favorite hip-hop tracks.
Hip Hop W(rap) Up
Celebrating Hip-Hop’s Fiftieth birthday at MVHS through exploring the community’s favorite hip-hop songs
About the Contributors
Samika Bhatkar, Editor-in-Chief
Samika is currently a senior and Editor in Chief for El Estoque. She loves listening to hip-hop and rap music and playing with her dog. In her free time, Samika watches NBA games or cooks with her family.
Dylan Nguyen, Head of Design
Dylan Nguyen is currently a senior and Head of Design for El Estoque. His hobbies include listening to R&B soul, binging comedy dramas and setting up last-minute hangout plans with friends.
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