Poetry With language came poetry, the music of the spoken and written word. ... Hip Hop/Rap "Hip-hop is a way of life," according to rapper Busta Rhymes. Encompassing so much more than music, hip-hop is a culture, a style, a society, an art form. ... From the Sugarhill Gang to the Beastie Boys, rappers challenge the DJs' beats and breaks with clever rhymes and thoughtful urban commentaries. ... Graffiti artists depend on their urban landscape to create visual companions to hip-hop music. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate