Hiphop Culture

Hip-hop – A Channel For The Urban Youths

Its followers call it an art movement and will tell you, indeed, it is all about self expression. There are basically four elements to this culture we talk about. They are, rap, break dancing, graffiti art and DJaying. It belongs almost exclusively to the MTV generation – from teens to those in their mid - 30’s. Just like an art, youths all over the world use it to express themselves. This culture started back in the mid – 70’s in the black ghettos of New York. It limited gang violence there seeing many then decided to channel their anger and aggressions through it. Since, hip-hop has left its g...