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What is Hip-Hop Evolution?

Hip-Hop Evolution is a Canadian music documentary series that originally aired on HBO Canada in 2016. Hosted by Juno Award -winning artist Shad, the series profiles the history of hip-hop music through interviews with many of the genre's leading cultural figures.

How did hip hop dance evolve?

From its roots in the Bronx, New York City, to its mainstreaming in the entertainment industry, hip hop dance has constantly evolved and adapted to the changing times. Throughout the decades, hip hop dance has been influenced by African and Caribbean dance styles, evolving from its early forms to become more fluid and expressive.

Where did hip-hop come from?

Born out of the New York street culture of the 1970s, hip-hop is now the world's biggest music genre. Explore its history through Red Bull's unparalleled lecture archive. By most accounts, hip-hop has a specific birthplace – so specific, in fact, that it has a street address: 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, the Bronx, New York.

How did hip-hop become a 'new school'?

Hip-hop soon mutated, and within just a few years the 'new school' was dominant. Run-DMC and Beastie Boys exemplified this tendency, adopting a sharper sonic palette and lyrics characterised by a combination of braggadocio and arch social observation.