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Music has always been a large part of the world as it has shaped and changed many lives. Everyday we listen to music and use it in many different forms. It has become an integrated part of our world. Rap beats are just one part of that large world, but a large part it is as history has shown.
The origins of rap come from Africa with the griots that went around the country performing. This influences, along with the creation of the drum sequences produced an early form of rhythm styles that were performed by an individual known as an MC. The intake of other cultures such as Mexico, Cuba, and other regions in the west helped to shape the music..
The music at the beginning was a fight against the mainstream components of disco. With its start in the 1970's, rap beats began to break into he culture and change music from the underground. For a long time, the music was influenced by disco type influences, but later developed into a new form with the use of sampling machines.
Hip-Hop has been used for political awareness and personal perspectives on life, usually from a low socio economic stand point. The music reflected the world of the poor youth in the urban areas of the nation. This music helped to open the door and show a light on many of the socio economic problems that were in the world at that time..
The music has developed beyond its golden age many point out as its sales have decreased. Although, the sales of rap beats have declined, the music still plays a major part in the industry today. Many groups have been created through the influence of these artists..
The world is not the same place now that hip-hop music has been introduced. The world has become closer due to the connections that it has created. Nations, as well as people now share a common experience of the world due the perspectives that this music has touched..
