The History of Rap Music and How It Evolved
In this 4-week course, students will learn about the early influences of rap music, messages, culture, artists, regional styles, and its evolution over the decades.
Kimberly Brame
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(12)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will learn how the rap style of music can be traced back to Africa and how it was later expressed in the African American Community, in New York City. Learn about the musical, artistic, and cultural experiences and expressions that shaped rap music over the decades. Students will discover how rap music as a musical art form became recognized, how it commercially grew worldwide, what were the different messages, regional differences, notable artists, various rap styles, and how rap music can be divided into different segments. Overall, students will study how rap music has evolved since it was first called rap music in the 1970s until now. Teaching Style: During class, I will teach and have discussion questions. I will assign individual online reading and videos for students to view outside of class time and short videos during class time if needed so students can see and hear how rap evolved over the decades. Students will be encouraged to journal their thoughts about the materials that they have learned throughout this course. Class Overview: We will discuss an era of rap music, the hip-hop culture, the delivery, messages, the positive and the infamous aspects of some rap music, and some of its artists from an objective point of view. Students will be encouraged to discuss their thoughts and rationale for their opinions, as well. Class 1: Students will discover some of rap's musical roots and influences. How did rap begin? Who were some of the most notable artists and how they expressed themselves? The 1970s-1980s. Class 2: We will continue discussing the early years of rap music, as well as how rap evolved in the 1990s. What were some of the styles, artists, and regions who joined the rap game, and what did their rap music sound like? Class 3: Continue learning and discussing rap music in the first decade of 2000. Students will learn about their various rap styles, culture, delivery, etc. Class 4: Students will learn about new school rap music, artists, it's delivery, and influence today.
Learning Goals
Students will develop an understanding of the origins of rap music, changes made throughout the decades, and regions across the United States.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some topics in rap music can be for a mature audience. Sometimes rap lyrics may involve sex, drugs, and violence. Students may have questions surrounding these topics. I'm a parent too, so I understand if that would make you feel uncomfortable. My goal is to keep this class discussion and the youtube videos that I recommend, as tasteful as possible, yet honest in providing an overview of the history of rap music.
Supply List
No additional materials are needed.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2018
4.8
12reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am very passionate about teaching African American Studies & The African Diaspora. I have a bachelor's degree in African American Studies & Sociology from Indiana University, which gave me scholarly insight and a great appreciation for the greatness of Africa. I have always had a strong interest in studying history and its effects on humans today.Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
4-12 learners per class
