Hip-hop Sentence Examples

Fiona was best friends with Ronnie and together they formed a hip-hop duo, Fresh & Fly.

As comfortable playing hip-hop as he is with jazz.

Radio One have been giving nice airplay to some UK hip-hop acts.

Now and again, I like really heavy hip-hop, but I also like reggae, like Bob Marley.

They'll invite you to a sports game even though you've never expressed an interest or when you say "I like action movies" they'll only hear "movies" and take you to a hip-hop dance flick because they think that's what women like.

I was born and raised in Nottingham, and we do hip-hop like the best of âem.

Jonzi D has been at the forefront of British underground hip-hop since its inception in the early 1980s.

Not so for DJ Sam Seed, who played his set of fabulous full-on funky hip-hop under a barrage of some stunningly gormless heckling.

I'll leave the old skool hip-hop records until another time.

Tough and funky hip hop in the grand tradition is just what the doctor ordered.

The music moves from funky, jazz, soul, and gentle hip hop.

Ashanti is without a doubt a priceless jewel in Murder Inc records hip-hop crown.

Perhaps two young brothers ' hip-hop moves complement big brother's rap lyrics.

Jay-Z's lawyer says the hip hop mogul plans to file new counter claims.

Something refreshing not based around heavy loud hip hop beats or guest rappers.

Loop pattern sequencer optimized for Hip Hop The loop pattern sequencer is great for putting together complex tracks.

Yet the women in hip-hop did not challenge the sexism in the industry.

Lastly, we can't forget to mention fashion, and LTK teen fashion has links to articles and websites on everything from fashion designers to hip hop clothing.

Ghetto fabulous and "uptown couture" style dresses have become popular in recent years, due mainly to the fact that this is the style of popular hip-hop and R&B artists like Jay-Z, Kimora Lee Simmons, and Sean Combs.

Another example involves much of the creativity and collaboration that is a part of the organic underground rap and hip hop scenes.

His first single, How to Rob, was released in 1999, and made a splash in the hip-hop world in more ways than one.

After a startling recovery the young rapper once again got to work and caught the attention of Eminem and Dr. Dre, signing with the hip-hop legends in 2000.

She is married to hip hop musician and music producer Jay-Z.

According to MSNBC.com, the hip hop community finds him quite laughable.

Hip-hop diva Fergie seemed to have a solid start in show business as a child actor on the hit show Kids Incorporated.

The Ludacris Foundation is made possible by this very giving hip-hop artist.

He was the first hip-hop artist to ring the opening bell on Wall Street.

She is a prolific singer with recordings that range from rap to hip hop.

In 2002, Tony Hawk started the Boom Boom HuckJam, a 30-city arena tour, which includes the top skateboarders, BMX and Motocross riders performing routines to punk and hip hop music.

Formerly the wife of hip-hop music mogul Russell Simmons, model Kimora Lee Simmons created the Baby Phat line for kids and women, featuring a decidedly urban feel.

Kanye and Donda's strong mother-son bond began when the future hip-hop star was around one year old after Kanye's father, Ray, left the home.

I eventually moved through the sounds of new wave, and hip hop through the late eighties and early nineties.

If there were such a club, hip hop artist Young Jeezy has joined the likes of Paris Hilton, Mel Gibson, Lindsay Lohan and all the rest whom are already card holding members of the "drunk driving club."

Knight was once the next huge thing in the hip hop industry.

Some say West is genius and a crossover from hip hop to fashion seems like a natural transition for him.

Well, he was a self-admitted drug dealer before he became a multi-platinum selling hip hop artist.

He is now a well-known hip hop and R&B recording artist who has worked with the likes of Justin Timberlake, Lil' Kim, and his sister, Brandy.

Hip-hop artist T.I. is on the loose after his release from a federal prison.

Kanye West - Notorious for his acerbic tongue and shameless rants, this hip hop star has telephobia, a fear of phones.

Influenced early in his life by an eclectic mix of jazz, reggae, pop, hip-hop, blues, and even opera, Jason Mraz left a lasting mark on the world of modern music with his uplifting songs.

The company was the first skateboarding-inspired brand to encompass a lifestyle on the East Coast, blending hip-hop, skateboarding, and graffiti to reach out to the urban youth.

Overall, Girbaud jeans for men have an urban casual, hip-hop feel.

Several of the styles have loose-fitting legs and sit low on the waist, sticking close to the hip-hop style.

Hip-hop designer names like Baby Phat, Dereon and Apple Bottoms can also be found at Torrid.

Women's plus size urban clothing brings the culture and expression of hip hop within the reach of the fashion conscious full figured woman.

Most people have heard of hip hop music, but not everyone understands that the distinctive style of dress known as hip hop or urban fashion today is just an offshoot of that popular artistic culture.

It all started back in the late '70s and the early '80s, at a time when punk was emerging and transformed to be known as hip hop.

It was an easy merge between the two styles because they both embraced a "do-it-yourself" ethic which today is carried over into the fashion style known as urban or hip hop fashion.

Its roots are strongly tied to African-American, Latino and Caribbean-American young people who loved the music and embraced the hip hop culture.

As each city contributed to the hip hop sense of style, it has changed over the years, and today this prominent fashion is available across the world to all sizes.

When you look around and see the immense popularity of hip hop clothing, you may wonder how on earth such a distinctive look has grown to become a part of the mainstream fashion industry today.

If you haven't purchased hip hop clothing in the past and are now checking various brands, take the time to read reviews from the regular everyday people who have bought them and worn them.

The great news is that hip hop and urban clothing designers have been producing very trendy plus size clothes since they started, and your choices aren't limited to the Internet.

You learn up to 40 moves in the styles of Hip-Hop, Ballet, Latin and Jazz that are based on real choreographies.

You learn nine different styles of dance like Reggaeton, Cumbia, Hip-Hop, Merengue, Salso, Rumba, Mambo, Flamenco and Calypso.

If I had to guess, I would say that their stories also involved mass murder, and probably hip hop music.

The gunshots, while nothing revolutionary, work fine and the soundtrack is a nice mix of hip-hop.

Don't worry, there is a nice mix of Techno, Rock, Dance Pop, and Hip Hop to dance to so you should find something to your liking if you've never played a DDR.

Hip-hop now has its very own dancing game with Flow.

Control the hip-hop streets trying to earn street cred so you can rise to the top.

Get On Da Mic has a lot of old school hip-hop and modern R&B songs.

If you've played Karaoke Revolution and like it and have a fondness for hip-hop, then this game is a no-brainer for you.

You may like dance songs better than slower hip-hop songs or even super fast songs because you play better when you constantly moving.

The music was a mixed of hip-hop, techno, and rock, but nothing stood out.

The music has been remixed by hip-hop producers Da Riffs for a fresh flavor.

The music is stadium hip-hop and rock, though sometimes the two are meshed together, which makes no sense.

At first, there was mainly Dance Dance Revolution, which had video gamers bounce around on a two by two mat in time with dance, hip-hop, and remixed music.

Try to remix the Tetris theme with Hip-Hop or even Bubblegum pop.

BlackBerry smartphones are not meant to be used by the teeny-boppers and the hip hop (HipTop, Sidekick, etc.) crowd, but are rather designed with the corporate user in mind.

For much of the Boost Mobile demographic, however, the biggest area of interest seems to be pop, R&B, and hip hop music.

Inspired by hip hop and funk, his style is far from that of past tap stars like Gene Kelly.

Hip hop dancing itself is defined as many different dance styles, primarily "street dance" that is performed to hip hop music.

Just as the hip hop culture has evolved, so has its dance moves.

Starting in the 1970s, old school hip hop included street funk and break dancing.

In fact, many consider break dancing to be the very first form of hip hop dance.

Old school hip hop dancing is still cherished today within many dance circles, as vintage is always cool and shows that a dancer is proficient in more than one style of technique.

Old school hip hop also thrives in urban environments, with new generations of young hip hoppers taking to the streets with these classic moves.

With the dawn of the 1990s, hip hop music developed new rhythms and styles, and the dance moves changed right along with it.

Some describe the new school hip hop dancing as more "aggressive" and methodical in its movements, while also including such signature moves like krumping.

When you watch a music video on TV, chances are you are checking out some well choreographed new school hip hop dancing.

What was once considered "ghetto" is now credited as mainstream, and many of today's up and coming dancers wouldn't be where they are today without some excellent new school hip hop training.

New school hip hop also is performed in competition form, infiltrating throughout the nation as a popular dance form.

The World Hip Hop Championships is one great example of these competitions.

It is considered to be the largest and most orchestrated hip hop dance competiton in the United States.

Juste Debout is another large scale competition, as it features new school hip hop on an international level.

This street dance competition is traditionally held each year in Paris, and includes various categories for both hip hop and break dancing.

Almost every dance studio offers some form of hip hop dance training.

The tricky part of offering hip hop in a formal studio environment is that teachers have such varied styles that there is no "correct" way to teach this genre of dance.

For this reason, hip hop purists sometimes scoff at the idea of studio-taught street dance.

However, hip hop has made it big in the formal dance school environment, and has become a great outlet and source of exercise for many who don't have the discipline or interest for something as refined and strict as ballet.

Various singers and dancers serve as judges, including JC Chasez of N*SYNC fame, and Shane Sparks, a noted hip hop choreographer.

There are DVDs as well as classes out there to assist you in learning the steps to everything from belly dance to hip hop.

A teacher may play show tunes, traditional jazz music, or even hip hop if it means getting a class moving.

Many dancers use their personal experiences and diverse training to help keep their choreography more interesting to the audience - such as a belly dancer adding in hip-hop moves to her routine.

Today, despite more popular dance forms such as hip hop and ballroom filling our living rooms, many dancers continue to value tap training and realize the importance of being at least adequately skilled in this discipline.

The popularity of hip hop dancers may seem like a relatively recent thing, but the roots of this art form go back decades.

In fact, the father of hip hop dance is considered by some to be the godfather of rock and roll himself, James Brown.

The history traces a convoluted trail through the streets of L.A. and New York City where inner-city youth found in dance an alternative to violence, all the way to the current day when dance studios offer classes for child hip hop dancers.

In fact, the dance has become popular enough that there are some arguments as to what constitutes "true" hip hop dancers.

Rennie Harris is an example of one the pioneers of hip hop dancers.

This was one of the first cases of hip hop dancers being recognized by contemporary dance professionals as legitimate artists.

Choreographers such as Shane Sparks are also recognized for their contribution to dance as a whole, not only to the realm of hip hop.

Rennie Harris and Shane Sparks are only two examples of hip hop dance pioneers.

The World Hip Hop Championships held in the U.S. is arguably the "purest" competition for just hip hop dancers.

These competitions are often televised, bringing hip hop dancers into everyday homes and turning dancers such as Marc Bamuthi Joseph (a performance artist and hip hop dancer) into household names.

Choreographed hip hop loses the vital elements of originality and improvisation that were so important to the development of the dance as well.

That being said, a local studio is often the place where bboys and bgirls meet to practice and learn from each other, and while it may not be a street corner, that method of learning remains true to the spirit of hip hop.

Line dancing steps are constantly being influenced by other forms of dance from ballet to flamenco to hip-hop.

South Africa, and other nations with a more metropolitan lifestyle, participate in more modern dance styles such as hip hop and break dancing.

Learning how to dance hip hop can be a challenging athletic endeavor.

Hip hop dance refers to a wide ranging style of street dances that people do to hip hop music.

These early hip hop dance forms are known as old school, while everything that developed since then is called new school.

There are two ways to learn how to dance hip hop.

Since learning to dance hip hop often means learning how to improvise, there is no one set of steps that everyone has to learn as in other forms of dance such as tap, ballet or ballroom.

Dance battles, as seen in the recent MTV film You Got Served are also a part of hip hop dance.

If you want to learn combinations for performance, go to a dance studio that teaches hip hop.

If you want to pick up the more improvisational street dances, head to your nearest hip hop club or party and watch what people are doing.

There are thousands of people who want to learn hip hop dance in the United States.

From a hybrid art form originating in the inner cities the music, style, and culture of hip hop has spread throughout the world.

So is it really possible to learn learn hip hop dance from the web?

Name Recognition - Hip hop dance has been around for well over a decade.

Like any other art form, hip hop dance is constantly growing and evolving, and the web is simply another effective way of spreading new ideas and techniques.

Many hip hop classes have been criticized by established dancers for being more like jazz or modern dance simply performed to a hip-hop beat.

Don't be intimidated by their skill - at one time, every dancer is a beginner, and usually these hip hop dancers are happy to welcome fellow enthusiasts to learn, laugh, and grow together.

But the dancers are the most legit there can be, because they are simply out there dancing with no thought other than the pure joy of hip hop dance.

It has even led to the formation of entire schools of hip hop dance, such as Groove Nation in Vancouver, WA.

In addition, the internet has become a source of instruction for people hoping to learn about hip hop dance.

It's very uncommon to find a general dance studio in a city that does not offer some sort of hip hop dance classes.

Perform these movements to a specific beat, a legitimate hip hop song, and it could be said that the dancers had gotten their money's worth from these hip hop dance classes.

However, hip hop has a rich history, intertwined with graffiti artists, scratch DJs, rappers, and the entire African American urban culture.

Where did they learn their hip hop dance moves?

How long have they been dancing hip hop?

These are questions that, when answered, can help you make a good decision about the value of the hip hop dance classes offered.

In fact, often some of the nicest social dance schools offer their dance floors to groups of hip hop dancers to practice and teach.

Joining a group such as that is almost certainly the best way to actually learn hip hop.

Thanks to the digital revolution, it is not necessary for a person to live in an urban center to begin their hip hop education.

Most of the same criteria used to evaluate a hip hop dance teacher can be used to evaluate the value of a website or dance DVD.

One of the great things about hip hop is that there is usually not a huge cost to get appropriate clothing or equipment.

Most hip hop dancers wear flat-soled sneakers when they dance, and the most special equipment is usually something like kneepads or a hat if the class is advanced enough to offer something like headspins.

Where a few years ago it was hard to find any classes anywhere, today there are hit TV shows like America's Best Dance Crew that celebrate the growth and talent that hip hop has developed.

This popularity of hip hop is a bit of a double-edged sword, however.

These are things that go far beyond the basic movements involved in hip hop, and people who are familiar with and acknowledge the part they play in hip hop dance classes make the best teachers.

A few experiments, like Groove Nation in Vancouver, Washington, are paving the way with a solid grounding in the roots of hip hop.

And they may be right; really good dance teachers teaching very talented dancers can create pieces that are indistinguishable from the best hip hop dancers in the world.

So the question would be, how does one find something like truly authentic hip hop dance schools?

The problem lies through the lack of feedback from the teacher as you learn hip hop dance.

That will show many dance studios that claim to have hip hop in the curriculum, and a few of them might actually teach quality classes - but there's no way to tell through google ads.

One of the great advantages to taking hip hop classes is that there is no real barrier to entry in terms of equipment.

Finally, the shoes are usually as simple as flat-soled sneakers - while "official" hip hop dance sneakers exist, it can be assured that the b-boys of the inner city were not using them.

Type of Dance - If your passion is Latin Dances, a hip-hop competition is not going to be the one for you.

While the dancers in the video, including Beyonce, have professional training in many disciplines from ballet and jazz to hip hop and other urban dance moves, you don't necessarily have to have that kind of training to learn the dance.

That being said, the movement vocabulary they use really comes from the world of jazz dance and hip hop.

Learning the dance can be done without either just trying to learn it by imitation, or going all the way into taking jazz and hip hop classes.

Personal Instruction By far the most effective way to learn dance moves is from a dance teacher - which could be your friend at the club teaching you the latest hip-hop dance moves, or could be a ballet soloist with her own studio.

Thanks to the digital revolution, finding hip hop dance videos is easier than ever.

That hasn't changed - hip hop dancers still share all of those things.

Websites such as YouTube have made it so easy to film and upload video, people can put hip hop dance videos up faster than the video itself is recorded.

While YouTube and other video sharing sites do have a pretty good set of community building tools, there are some sites that are devoted exclusively to the art of hip hop.

Some, like Hip Hop Dance Spot, have professional dance teachers and performers on videos ranging from general techniques to specific move-by-move routines.

The site does charge for membership, but it has more than hip hop videos.

Other communities such as Hip Hop Pow provide content for free, but it's going to not be as robust as the other, paid sites.

Hip hop dance has also moved off the streets and into the mainstream, so it is natural that the original music video channel, MTV, would have a site dedicated to hip hop.

They also feature commentary shows like "the Hip Hop Insider" and lyrics and interviews with the artists, all in a streaming video format.

CypherStyles also comes from the world of hip hop itself; it is not just a company hoping to make money off the hip hop dance trend.

Wherever the source of your dance video, remember that watching hip-hop moves only goes so far.

While images of ballet dancers and hip hop artists make up a solid majority of dance-related images, the dancing bear is also an extremely well-known, downright iconic, dance image.

First, consider visiting a local dance studio and signing up for a hip hop or jazz dance class.

The costumes were modeled after go-go dancers, which many felt inappropriate for children of that age, and the moves drew heavily from hip-hop, which had an implied sexuality for many of the viewers.

Sign your team up for hip-hop, high-kick, pom, or any one of the many types of dance featured.

In the late '70s and '80s movies like Breakin' brought the music of hip hop together with graffiti artists, rappers, and breakdancers to the big screen, and it's been a big hit ever since.

Contemporary artists like Usher continue this heritage with their hip-hop videos.

During the '90s, hip hop dance moves were also used by pop dance groups such as N'Sync and the Back Street Boys, and the dance form started spreading out to clubs regardless of geographic location.

How do you dance to hip hop music and not look like a John Travolta wannabe?

The traditional way to learn hip hop is not available to everyone.

While most dance studios offer hip-hop lessons, a lot of people want to learn dance moves in the privacy of their own home in order to avoid embarrassment.

Fortunately, some very talented hip hop dance teachers were not satisfied with that level of instruction.

Working with eHow.com, he has created two series of hip-hop dance lessons - one for kids and one that has basically become the 'Hip Hop Moves for Guys' official site.

With fifteen videos, including several that are designed to be transitions between other moves, this dance video series is everything a guy needs to be a confident hip-hop dancer on the club floor.

Since liturgical dance can be any style of movement from hip hop to interpretive signing; the list of steps available for choreography and teaching is broad and diverse.

While more modern genres of dance, such as hip-hop, are now widely accepted as part of the praise dance repertoire, a Christian dancer must exercise caution before throwing in any dance move she sees on TV or online.

You will find many young Japanese who enjoy hip hop dancing, as well as more traditional yet relevant forms of dance like ballet and lyrical.

Aspiring hip hop dancers can learn from sites like HipHopDance.net.

Other artists from ballet to hip-hop have also paid tribute to the folkloric dance forms.

Other groups such as Unmata can be seen on YouTube integrating contemporary music and dance forms such as electronica and hip-hop with basic forms straight from Arab belly dancing.

Uniquely American, urban ballroom integrates some of the moves from hip-hop and other forms of popular dance with the traditional moves of the cha-cha, tango, and other classic ballroom choreography.

The world of dance includes everything from traditional cultural dances to modern hip hop.

Brad and Angelina were also been spotted in Haiti at hip hop artist Wyclef Jean's charity performance.

Others might not share your enthusiasm for punk rock or hip hop and may even prefer the sounds of the sea gulls and the surf to a loud thumping bass.

Apple Bottoms was founded in 2003 by multi-platinum rap and hip-hop artist Nelly.

Rap, hip-hop, gospel, jazz and country musicians all get into the holiday spirit, too - modern carols are not limited to the pop/rock genre.

Choose dance costumes that highlight the group's dance style, such as tap dancing, ballet, jazz or hip hop.

Whether for performance or for a wardrobe statement, there are plenty of ideas for hip hop dance costumes that are sure to flatter your fashion beat.

Also known as "street style", hip hop attitude and clothing is casual and bright while remaining carefree and loose.

Once associated with break dancing in addition to rap music, hip hop style continues to evolve with the music scene and youth culture.

Most hip hop fashion trends are set by the dance and music industry, so look no further than the most popular performers to style a hip hop outfit of your own.

Since there aren't too many rules to follow, you can really get creative when dressing in a hip hop theme.

To create these looks on a dime, visit local thrift stores and gather the pieces you'll need to create true hip hop attitude.

If you want to create a cool hip hop dance costume, make sure you blend a bit of sex appeal with masculinity and function.

Litter dancers can easily rock these hip hop looks by gathering the same wardrobe staples.

With some good tunes, a cleared area and these hip hop dance ideas and costumes, it's easy to dance the night away!

Full of bang and bling, Baby Phat purses mark the intersection of hip-hop style and high fashion.

Baby Phat blossomed in 1998, beginning as a denim label and a collection of baby tees sporting the phrase "Baby Phat", and then growing into a full fashion entity built around hip-hop urban designs.

She is married to hip-hop icon Russell Simmons who is also the founder of the Baby Phat entity.

Since Baby Phat purses are meant to define and integrate hip-hop culture into mainstream fashion, it comes as no surprise that these handbags feature wild flagrant designs with a heavy emphasis on "bling".

The hip-hop undertones override any kittenish effect, favoring a vision of strength and glitz.

Moderate prices keep the Baby Phat line available to its desired hip-hop audience.

Baby Phat shoes combine hip-hop music with sassy, sexy style.

When hip hop was created almost 30 years ago by Kurtis Blow & Fab 5, Freddy couldn't have dreamed that today's hip hop artists would have the opportunity to create and launch their own lines of hip hop shoes.

Hip hop shoes are created in the underground streets amongst the hip hop community and designed overseas in countries like Tokyo and Japan.

The production is then supported and put in demand by hip hop stars such as, mega-producer Pharrell Williams and sneaker fanatic rap megastar Fat Joe.

It's a known fact that hip hop superstars have the currency to purchase anything they lay their eyes on without thinking twice about the price.

Unfortunately, what hip hop superstars wear is what sets the trends that the consuming hip hop community wants to wear but the average consumer can't always afford it.

Watch any hip hop video and the artist will be wearing one of the shoes mentioned above.

Here are the four types of hip hop shoes, who makes them, who endorses them, and what they represent.

The Ice Cream shoe is a skateboarding shoe created for Pharrell's hip hop skateboarding team that he calls The Ice Cream Team.

Over the course of 2006, skateboarding has become surprisingly popular in the hip hop community, which has added to the popularity of the shoe.

The Ice Cream is a hip hop shoe because skateboarding has merged with hip hop music, and you can't go to any city's downtown area or park without spotting someone skateboarding and wearing a pair of Ice Cream's.

Bapes are a product of Japan's underground hip hop scene.

Since Bapes are so exclusive and expensive, the hip hop community has embraced them.

Evisu is a Japanese line founded in 1988, and the reason Evisu is a hip hop shoe is, again, it's rare and expensive.

A hip hop shoe is a shoe that is popular with the men and women who represent the hip hop culture, and that culture embraces rare and expensive items.

Buying girls hip hop dance shoes is less complicated than many parents are led to believe.

For the most part, these are the only requirements you'll encounter with hip hop apparel standards.

However, hip hop dance techniques are not shoe dependent; they are more body dependent.

One might argue that this lack of sole integration makes hip hop dancing slightly simpler in concept than either ballet or tap.

But, regardless of the need for specialty shoes, hip hop dancing is still a disciplined art.

If you're going to effectively master hip hop dance techniques, it is always best to be equipped with quality footwear.

Although there is no specified item labeled as "girls hip hop dance shoes" most hip hop shoes will consist of sneakers.

Soft soled dance shoes are typically employed for jazz dancing, but they can also serve the purpose as a hip hop dance shoe.

Keep in mind that hip hop is renowned for its casual street style, and showing up to class looking like a studio professional is probably not going to gain you credibility in this field.

Yet, if your little girl is requiring hip hop dance shoes for a class or for cheerleading, always inquire of the instructor as to what is expected.

Discount dance shoes can equal big savings for dancers at all levels, from ballet to hip hop.

Run (formerly known as DJ Run, one of the founders of legendary hip-hop group Run DMC), Pastry athletic-inspired and casual shoes are quickly developing a strong fan base.

The sneakers, designed for fashion, sport and general urban appeal, became both the biggest sellers in Reebok's storied history and the most popular hip-hop shoes ever to hit the market.

It isn't just the world of hip-hop that has inked artists.

House of Pain's cross over as a hip hop as well as Irish group means that hip hop tattoos can also be inspired by the group.

Jacob & Company diamond watches are the newest hot item among today's young entertainers, especially rap stars and hip hop artists, namely 50 Cent and other G Unit members.

In the mid-1980s, Mark Ecko was still in high school, but at night, he dreamed up clothing designs inspired by graffiti, the skateboarding culture, and a fresh hip-hop perspective.

In recent years watch and bracelet sets for men have seen a huge growth in popularity, stemming partially from the hip-hop music culture.

Bring It On uses a variety of cheerleading styles, most notably an urban, hip hop flavor.

One is to buy or rent DVDs that teach hip-hop moves.

The second way is to hire a choreographer who specializes in hip-hop dancing.

Another thing to consider is that urban hip-hop dance moves may not be appropriate for your squad if they are younger.

An excellent teaching video, this video shows a dance routine being taught that is an great example of traditional cheerleading moves blended with a little hip hop.

They end up integrating a form of hip-hop dancing called "crumping" into their routines, a strategy that ends up setting their squad apart from the others as they compete for a TV spot with pop star Rihanna.

The steps to these dances are mainly done from a choreography of "gum boots" dancing from South Africa combined with modern hip hop moves such as crumping, along with several formation movements resembling military close order drill.

Ballet is known for its fluid, graceful motions where as hip hop dance maintains a more vibrant, funky set of moves.

If you'd like to train like this, see if your gym offers classes in hip hop dance, or try to take a modern dance class at a local studio.

Rebounding can be performed in different movement styles, which are inspired by ballet, Latin dance, sport conditioning, kick boxing and hip-hop dance.

LaFrance.FM has everything from cultural talk stations to popular hip hop music stations, so there is certainly to be something for virtually everyone.

Dr. Jay's primarily offers hip hop clothing, but they also offer a surprising array of uniquely styled pajama sets.

He was the most soft-spoken of the group, and played a big role in incorporating rap and hip-hop into the Clash's sound.

Bad press ensued for the RIAA, when it emerged that they had sued minors, and in one case, sued a deceased woman, who was 83 at the time of her death, for swapping hip-hop music.

Singer/songwriter Lauren Curtis has found an unlikely place among hip hop artists and Emo scene kids on the popular site, Myspace.com.

Lauren muses, "Though I am honored to see my face amongst many of successful hip hop artists on the Web, this is a place where I revert to those childhood days of just not fitting in".

These two hip hop enemies are releasing albums on the same day, and 50 Cent has said that if Kanye's album sells more than his, then he will stop making music.

Check out this new Kanye track and decide whose album you're going to buy - for the good of the future of hip hop.

Hood rock is Dirty South hip hop mixed with rock music - apparently.

Well, she's chucked that folky pop songstress thing out in favor of hip hop sex pot, thanks to the likes of Timbaland and Justin Timberlake, and the public has said "yes, please" to this new sound.

She channels Aretha, Billie and other old school female belters, but she brings her own modern hip hop edge to the table as well.

T-Pain comes to R&B with a decidedly hip hop background, so what you have here is soul music even tough guys can listen to.

Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park fame drops the "rock" part of the rock-rap blend of music Linkin Park creates for the chance to let his hip hop skills stand on their own.

Like most places where there is a music "scene," there is a particular sound to Houston hip hop that makes it immediately recognizable (see also Paul Wall), and Boss Hogg Outlawz represent that sound to the fullest.

Hollywood Undead claim to fuse "morbid Hip-Hop, surrealistic Hardcore, and fashion conscious metal."

Like all kinds of music, really, good hip-hop is about a lot more than singing about guns and your sexual prowess.

This song is a bit like hip-hop for dummies - mention guns - check, shoot something up - check, swear a lot - check.

Call him what you will, but if have been dining on any kind of hip hop pie since 2001, chances are this Atlanta based rapper has had his finger in it.

In March, 2006, T.I. released King - an album which secured his place as one of the top selling hip hop artists.

Storch is the man behind many pop and hip hop outfits, including Britney Spears, Missy Elliot, and Justin Timberlake.

British hip hop music has been getting a lot of attention lately, and LTK Music has the free British rap music downloads you need to see what the buzz is all about.

Rap music may have been an American phenomenon in the beginning, but hip hop culture has spread around the world since the days of trading mix tapes in Brooklyn.

French musicians like MC Solar have had international success with their take on rap music, and now British rappers are producing some of the most innovate music in hip hop today, making a splash on both side of the Atlantic.

British rap is one of the most dominant non-US hip hop forces.

Though hip hop in the region still took queues from the US, musically and lyrically, British MCs began to use specifically British themes and musical influences in their music.

Of course, we'd also love to hear from you if you know of any good Ice Cube resources, or if you have any tips for hip hop fans that are new to Cube.

Ice Cube, also known as O'Shea Jackson, is one of the grandfathers of hip hop music and continues to be one of its most influential stars.

Though the album was controversial at the time of its release, it is now considered a rap classic and another landmark moment in the birth of the gangsta rap movement which would so influence hip hop in the 1990s and beyond.

If you're new to hip hop and want to hear more, Artist Direct makes recommendations of other artists you might like if Ice Cube floats your boat.

Lady Sovereign looks like an unlikely hip-hop star, but don't be fooled.

This effortlessly cool hip-hop is some of the most unique, exciting stuff out there right now.

With this track, Dr. Octagon, also known as Kool Keith, proves he is still the most inventive, revolutionary hip hop artist out there.

The hip hop influence of producer (and boyfriend) Jermaine Dupri is evident, here, helping Janet stay as relevant as ever.

The No Limit/Murder Inc/Dirty South rappers are the real heirs to the crown of Public Enemy, De La Soul, and all the other earlier hip hop acts who provided real social commentary with their music.

Pahardcore.com is part music site, part online social scene, dedicated to hardcore music, emo music, indie rock, metal music and hip hop.

While guest stars are nothing new in hip hop music, this combination was symbolic of the rappers' reconciliation after several years of animosity between the two.

Rahzel is most commonly known as a member of the hip-hop group The Roots, although he has also worked with artists as diverse as Björk and Mike Patton of Faith No More.

For example, a recent list includes the pop sounds of Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse, heavy metal from Mastodon, and hip hop from Mims and Lil Boosie.

Thankfully, there are several resources available on the web that break it all down for you... or at least write out the hip hop lyrics so that you can analyze them yourself.

Andre the Giant, also known as A.G. may be one of the most underrated MCs in hip hop.

The hip hop community has developed a form of Christian rap and R&B, perhaps best known for artists like Kirk Franklin, and the same can be said about rock music fans.

Although they're generally labeled a hip hop band, they also evoke thoughts of indie rock with their backing instrumentals, making them more at home on The Warped Tour than with Jay-Z.

True to their hip hop roots, Gym Class Heroes songs often feature an infectious beat you can dance to, and they frequently include a touch of humor in both the lyrics and their music videos.

Although the band is typically categorized as a Christian rock or hard rock band, their entourage of sounds have also had them categorized in punk, hip-hop, nu metal, alternative rock, and pop-rock.

The soundtrack as been attributed to have Gangster and Hardcore rap, but most of it is mainstream Hip-Hop and R&B music.

There are a good selection of songs for any Hip-Hop and R&B fan, with some songs running as ballads and others running a little harder.

It's still mainly a Hip-Hop and R&B-based soundtrack, but like the first soundtrack, has ballads and slower songs that balance out the album.

The How High soundtrack is loved by both hip hop fans and fans of the movie who were introduced to the artists through the film.

He is considered to be one of the most talented MCs ever in hip hop and won the admiration of critics and fans alike.

Whereas the original version of the song encompassed artists from a wide variety of music genres, the new version relied heavily on pop and hip hop artists.

Other styles of genres that may have peaked earlier (such as ragtime) or later (like hip hop or rap) are not included.

Critics felt the song relied too heavily on pop and hip hop artists and objected to the use of autotune.

The hip-hop pieces he created with the borrowed four-track began to circulate around his hometown area.

Linkin Park's musical style is a combination of hip-hop and alternative rock, and also includes metal elements.

Flash took a little bit of Queen and a little bit of Blondie to not only create what is now a hip hop classic but to introduce musicians and fans to the new worlds of possibilities sampling provided.

Their free music page features all genres from hip hop to electronica to pop punk and many more.

With eight studio albums out, Lil Wayne is an accomplished hip hop artist.

Whereas a rock band would perform the music that backs the vocals using instruments, much hip hop music is sample driven.

In this way, hip hop producers are more like a rapper's backing band than just a safe pair of hands in the studio, and as such, they often become as famous as the rappers themselves.

This latter category of producers is not so different from hip hop production.

A dedicated hip hop head is not going to love the same production techniques as an emo kid or minimalist fan.

Public Enemy was one of the first hip-hop groups to realize the power of rap to be more than party music.

Wu-Tang Clan is a loose collective, but they count some of the most creative and talented minds in hip-hop in their ranks.

When Outkast burst onto the scene with their debut album in 1993, they woke music fans up to a new flavor of hip-hop - rap music from the south.

Player's Ball was an introduction to hip-hop sound and culture, southern style, and it opened the door for a whole new crop of artists.

He perfectly encapsulates the many changing faces of hip-hop in the song - at once frustrating you and making you want to dig out all your old records.

His debut album in 1996 didn't see immediate or overwhelming fame, but according to Biography.com, it's now considered a hip-hop classic.

Forbes.com states that 50 Cent raked in $41 million between the summer of 2005 and the summer of 2006. 50 Cent is a hip-hop star with a background that draws people in.

Mexico has its own versions of all styles of popular music, from hip hop to ska.

With a little help from hip hop illuminati like Pete Rock and B-Real, House of Pain ruled the airwaves and the nightclubs with their infectious jam – they were fist-pumping way before Jersey Shore.

In 2008, the company created a new category called Best Hip Hop Video, to reflect changes in the rap genre.

Still, despite the high turnover in popular rap music, there are some hip hop songs that are considered to be definitive classics of the genre.

These rap songs remain popular, must-know songs for hip hop fans.