old school hip-hop
The term old school hip-hop , old school hip hop , or old school rap , refers to the style of hip-hop prevalent from 1978-1986. It featured a traditional rap style with disco beats and later evolved and fused with the techno equipment developed later in the 1980s, creating the electro-hop sound. Two examples of old school hip-hop acts are Kool Herc from the Bronx, and Disco Daddy from Los Angeles. More…
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