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The story of rap music wouldn’t be complete in the absence of a look at the performers who make it all possible – the rap artists. Most rap music typically includes one or more rappers who a number of times rap about their personal individual life stories, necessary events in their lives, or social problems they wish to make a public statement about. Rap tunes may also represent romanticized or fictional themes. The sky is the limit. Musically, rap tunes a number of times have a strong rhythmic aspect with the spoken lyrics emulating the intense rhythm of the beat. Rap tunes are known to make use of many poetic techniques including simple word rhymes and alliteration.
The story of rap music also shows that the instrumental track or beat performed by the DJ a number of times includes the rhythms and beat “samplings” from popular and/or well-known funk, rock, or soul tunes. These sampled sounds and rhythms are synthesized, integrated, and reinvented with original twists by the performers.
Two other highly popular facets of rap music that saw their brisk growth into the American mainstream are break dancing and tagging (graffiti). Break dancers and taggers are now stars in their personal right with loyal followers and fans throughout the world. Annual break dancing competitions are now decidedly popular even in countries throughout Europe and Asia. The story of rap music may be considered relatively new, yet it is obvious ly a authoritative influence in today ’s music world. Clearly,  the musical influence of New York(NY) City African American and Latino culture is now as pervasive world expansive  as fast food hamburger chains.