The Influence Of Hip-Hop On 1990s R&B

Abstract: 7 pages in length. The cultural convergence of hip-hop and rhythm & blues that occurred throughout the 1990s gave rise to a blending of sounds that had heretofore been considered distinctly opposite. This fusion of sound and style was responsible for establishing a strong connection between black expression and the ongoing quest for social acceptance, such as that found in the artistic endeavors of artists like Lenny Kravitz. Interestingly, the significant impact hip-hop has had upon rhythm & blues has not remained within the boundaries of America; rather, all of Europe has also embraced this coupling as the next great induction of intersecting sounds. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Catagory: Film & Television

Subcatagory: Music, Film, Television, Theater & Photography

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