Origins of Rap
araya,juan carlos (jcar@whstar.wh.att.com)
16 Feb 96 22:40:00 -0500
I like to add to "DJ Shadow article from Chris Hilker from SF Weekly" e-mail
that Rap, the musical form associated with the Hip Hop culture, does not
have its origins in NYC as most people believe. They believe wrong. This
honor belongs to a tropical island called Jamaica. The Rap form has its
origins in Jamaica as toasting which has its origins way back to the late
'50s. It was brought to the South Bronx, NYC by Janaican immigrants.
Understanding your history is important.
Juano