Cristopher David Leal Quiroz
Rap is a music genre characterized by:
– *Rhythm and Meter*: Rap is characterized by a strong and consistent rhythm, with an emphasis on meter and rhyme.
– *Lyrics*: Rap lyrics are often lyrical and narrative, and frequently address themes such as street life, social struggle, politics, and urban culture.
– *Flow*: Flow refers to the way a rapper delivers lyrics, including speed, tone, and inflection.
– *Rhyme*: Rhyme is a fundamental element in rap, used to create a pattern of sound and rhythm.
– *Improvisation*: Improvisation is a key characteristic of rap, and many rappers are known for their ability to create lyrics and rhythms on the spot.
– *Urban Culture*: Rap originated in African American and Latino urban culture, and remains closely associated with these communities.
– *Social Message*: Rap is often used as a means of expressing opinions and feelings about social and political issues, and can be a powerful medium for social critique and awareness.
*Subgenres of Rap*
– *Gangsta Rap*: A subgenre that focuses on street life and violence.
– *Conscious Rap*: A subgenre that focuses on social and political issues.
– *Trap*: A subgenre that originated in the Southern United States, characterized by its heavy sound and lyrics that often refer to street life.
– *Conscious Rap*: A subgenre that focuses on themes such as spirituality, social awareness, and self-empow
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