What emerged as the neighborhood expression in the Bronx during the late seventies has evolved into the phenomenon. Initially , rap music was characterized by simple rhymes recited over funk beats . Key figures like Grandmaster Flash innovated methods such as scratching, laying the basis for subs

What began as a local expression in the South Bronx during the seventies , hip hop has grown into a international cultural phenomenon . From street jams featuring innovative DJs like Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash, the sound quickly disseminated through local networks, incorporating