The Importance Of Hip Hop

Hip can can have a positive or negative impact on the teenage culture depending on the artist, speak on what they see, but also creates problems and then that influences the youth society, fear can’t seperate reality from entertainment. They then reflect what they hear and see. Don’t use hip hop to make decisions that can impact your life in a negative way.

— Mr.Maria

Hip-hop is essential in our culture today due to the fact that it has had a vital impact on the youth society. Hip hop is questioned on how it impacts the young society.

Hip-hop originated in South Bronx New York during the 1970’s. It started off slow slow, but then as it became more popular it began to grow. When it first originated it consisting of four vital elements: rap, graffiti, break-dancing, and disc jockey.

How does hip-hop affect you in your life?

“It represents our day to day life situations,” said Roberto Cordova.

Everyone knows music is what helps you through tough times. For some it is an outlet to our problems. In this specific category, hip-hop is the best way to explain it. Hip-hop artist explain there situations and they are relavent to ours.

What impact does hip-hop have on our culture? “It inspires people to try and reach what they want,” said Cosme Castro.

There is no doubt in any one’s mind that Hip hop has an impact not on just who we are, but also on how we want people to see us. Sometimes by just looking at someone you can tell what they listen to. This isn’t just speaking on hip hop itself but all music because all music has an impact. All music is passed and will be passed down thru generations whether it’s old or new it will always be played.