Rap has currently become the music most listened to by young people. Indeed, this musical style appeared in response to a current of existence. At a party in a disco in the 70s, it appeared and gradually made its way to becoming the most listened to music in the world. But what is the song that made rap popular? Let's find out the answer in our article. Let's also discuss how this music became famous and who are now the most celebrated rap artists in the world.
What is the song that made rap popular?
Rapper's Delight is the song that made rap popular. Indeed, 40 years ago when the Sugarhill Gang recorded a song, they had no idea that their music would propel hip-hop from a local movement to the rank of global culture. This song put the group Sugarhill among the first rap groups who were able to sell their single to more than 10 million copies. At the time, when this track was released, the reaction from rappers was more than mixed. The track took up a disco funk classic Good Times, a rather cheerful track, and which is very far from the songs in the rap parties of the ghettos of New York. Yet Rapper's Delight was considered the song that made rap popular. It's the first rap of all time.
How did rap become famous?
When rap emerged in the 70s, it developed in the United States and then spread all over the world. Indeed, this musical style has become the most listened to in the world, especially by young people. The success of the latter is mainly explained by the fact that rap relies on the proximity that the rapper creates with these fans. He also uses common, even colloquial language in these texts, hence a better identification of the public. The lyrics in the songs are also subjects that affect young people, subjects that interest them. This is why it has a great success with young people. In addition, this type of songs have the ability to constantly renew themselves alongside technology. It is also a very diversified style of music that adapts according to the state of mind of consumers. It is also famous because fans appreciate the lyrics in the songs and the emotions it conveys, but above all because rap denounces the social injustices that take place in society.
Who are the legends of rap?
Here are some lists of the most famous rappers in the USA:
- Jay-Z: a legend in the world of rap. He is both a rapper and a producer.
- Eminem: one of the legends of US rap
- Kanye West: considered the best rapper in the world in 2021. He is a misunderstood rap genius.
- wu-tang
- Dr Dr
- Tupac shakur: one of the greatest rappers of all time
- Snoop Dogg
