BOOMBAP & 808s

Hip-Hop has made a considerable social impact since it's inception in the 1970s. Hip-Hop has also become relevant to the field of education because of it's implications for understanding language learning, identity, and curriculum. Hip hop is simultaneously a new and old phenomenon; the importance of sampling tracks,beats, and basslines from old records to the art form means that much of the culture has revolved around the idea updating classic recordings. attitudes and experiences for modern audiences. Rap music has been a tool for political, social, and cultural empowerment. Members of minority communities use rap as a platform to protest racism, poverty and social structures. This night is about showcasing the music that has informed our artistic sensibilities.