Pipitone, Giuseppe U. Net

Original London Style (UK): Hip Hop, Sound Systems and Black British culture

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ISBN 13:: 9788895029337
author:: Pipitone, Giuseppe U. Net
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Agenzia X
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 198
Dimensions:: 21 x 14 x 1.4 centimetres (0.23
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
Condition:: New
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The 1982 Video That Changed Everything On December 6, 1982, the video for Buffalo Gals by Malcolm MacLaren & The World's Supreme Team aired during the Top of the Pops broadcast. This moment marked a turning point in English popular culture, as hip-hop culture began to integrate into mainstream reality. The impact was significant, with hip-hop culture influencing the nation's soundtrack and paving the way for a creative energy phase that saw the rise of punk, new wave, synth-pop, reggae, funk, RnB, and rare groove. The accessibility of synthesizers, samplers, sequencers, and drum machines also enabled experimentation with new sounds. London played a crucial role in bringing together different forms of expression, resulting in a unique blend of Caribbean, African-American, and African influences that defined Black British culture. This book explores the sound system culture's profound impact on UK rap from its origins.

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