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Hip-Hop: Music and Cultural Movement
Hip-hop, cultural movement that attained widespread popularity in the 1980s and ’90s and also the backing music for rap, the musical style incorporating rhythmic and/or rhyming speech that became the movement’s most lasting and influential art form.
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Get Yourself Familiar with the Past, Present and Future of Hip-Hop
Dive into the dynamic world of hip-hop, from its cultural roots to becoming a music and dance phenomenon enjoyed by people around the world.
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Timeline of African American Music: Rap/Hip-Hop
Rap music is stylistically and lyrically diverse, representing a range of experiences and worldviews that characterize the multiple and changing voices among African American youth.
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The History of Lad Rap
The current sound of homegrown hip-hop evolved in part out of 'searcher' subculture, gutter rap and graffiti crews. Here, we take a deep dive into the history of a uniquely Australian style of music.
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Indigenous Connections to History Through Hip Hop
Indigenous Hip Hop is something unique with its modern form of culture that resonates with our ancestors knowledge.
Radio
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Koori Radio 93.7FM: Blak Hip Hop
Blak Hip Hop is where the rhythm of the streets meets the strength and passion of our communities. With powerful lyrics that speak truth, culture, and identity, this show showcases the voices of First Nations artists who are shaping the future of music and social change.
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CADA – Australia’s home of Hip Hop and R&B
Listen to CADA on iHeartRadio around Australia, on Digital Radio (DAB+) in every capital city, or on 96.1FM in Western Sydney or the Blue Mountains.
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Nova Jamz
Australia's Home of RNB & Hip Hop. With the biggest beats playing right now, and the best Throwbacks on the planet from your favourite RNB and Hip Hop artists, they are all here on Nova Jamz.
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Triple J: Hip Hop Show
Go underground and all over town to source the best local and international hip hop.
Live Performance
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Spotify CLASSICS: The 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of the Streaming Era
Today we unveil the latest chapter of our CLASSICS program: The 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of the Streaming Era. Spotify defines the streaming era as a time frame that spans from 2015 until present day.
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NPR: All Rap Is Local
As it celebrates its 50th birthday, hip-hop is a global phenomenon. But to map the music's true impact, you have to look closer. Here's a guide to rap history, charted across more than a dozen cities.
Digital Audio Workstations
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GarageBand for Dummies; Third Edition (2023)
Gets you started with the popular audio software included with Apple devices. This simple app lets you do everything from building basic beats to creating multi-track recordings.
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Logic Pro for Dummies (2023)
This guide to the recording software favoured by Mac users helps you bypass the time needed to search for tech answers and spend more time capturing sounds.
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Ableton: Learn Live
Get started with Live or go deeper into the details – whatever stage you’re at you’ll find videos to help you take your next steps with Live.
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Ableton: YouTube
Here on our global YouTube channel, you’ll find creative ideas, performances and more, plus info and tutorials about our products.
GarageBand for Dummies; Third Edition (2023)
Gets you started with the popular audio software included with Apple devices. This simple app lets you do everything from building basic beats to creating multi-track recordings.
Logic Pro for Dummies (2023)
This guide to the recording software favoured by Mac users helps you bypass the time needed to search for tech answers and spend more time capturing sounds.
Logic Pro - Apple Pro Training Series (2022)
Step-by-step instructions and straightforward explanations, ranging from basic music creation to sophisticated production techniques.
The Music Producer's Ultimate Guide to FL Studio 21 ; Second Edition (2023)
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to make the most of FL Studio 21's powerful tools and features.
The Music Producer's Creative Guide to Ableton Live 11 (2023)
The Music Producer's Guide to Ableton Live will help you sharpen your production skills and gain a deeper understanding of the Live workflow.