1. The Evolution of Rap Music
Perhaps even more importantly, American Rap music was highly influenced by Jamaican music. Before looking at rap music in the United States, music in Jamaica should be looked at first. ... Styles of Jamaican music that should be looked at are "toasting" and "Dub" music. ... These large arrangements were made up of Disk Jockeys (DJ), bouncers, and engineers; they were movable nightclubs or discos that were set up in order to meet the needs of the people. ... He switched over from reggae to funk, rock, and disco because the New York audience did not like reggae. ...
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