... a powerful cultural catalyst for the African American Community. First, of all majority of the music was a direct response to the values and needs of young people in the African American. Hip-Hop was not only music but also an entire subculture of the African American youth. It gave the youth an outlet to express their views on current issues, especially in politics ... . Rap and Hip-Hop also solidified the music business into an international marketplace; the artist during this time used their success in America into jumpstart the sell of their music worldwide. In addition, the ... mus...

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... of the artists were African American, as was the audience receiving the music. In a white-dominated society, these artists found it difficult to spread their blend of soulful vocals and hip-hop beats to a large audience . Because of this societal segregation, R&B music remained "Black" music for many years. As white society slowly became acquainted with Rhythm and Blues, and consequently the music ... ...

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