Hip hop music was primarily limited to its country of origin, the United States, until the 1980s, at which point it reached into other countries and continents until its presence was worldwide. Along with the music spread the culture. Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ...

World hip-hop emerged as the genre traveled outside the US and became evolved and localized to the distinct culture of the nation it arrived in. Ian Condry divides the evolution of hip hop into three phases. In his book, Hip-Hop Japan, Condry states the first phase is the imitation of American hip hop.^[1] This is followed by a commercial breakthrough during which the music becomes more marketed and mainstream. Using Japan as an example, hip hop maintained underground popularity in nightclubs for years until the late nineties when it became commercialized and integrated into the country’s pop music.^[2] Once hip hop has achieved a commercial breakthrough, it typically develops some sort of local identity and authenticity specific to each region of popularity. However, Condry makes the argument that in Japan and other hip hop scenes, this development may not be a simple convergence into one sub-genre.^[3] The music can become increasingly Americanized or it can reflect the traditional identity of the local music scene. Therefore, the path of the globalization of hip hop is actually widening and diversifying as the genre travels to more and more locations outside the US. As an article in BBC News noted about hip hop in Japan, the secret to hip hop’s success is artists “doing their own thing” as opposed to simply copying their US counterparts.^[4] The genre’s success should be attributed to its diversification across the globe.

The following list chronicles hip-hop music and culture in countries other than America. For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American...

North America

United States

Main article: American hip hop

The United States was the nation of origin of hip hop, a cultural movement that began in the 1970s in New York City, among primarily African American and Hispanic audiences. ...

Canada

Main article: Canadian hip hop

North of the U.S. border, in Canada, hip hop became popular thanks to home-grown rap artist Maestro Fresh Wes in the late 1980s. His single, "Let Your Backbone slide", dominated the charts for over a year. In the early '90s, more artists such as Michie Mee and the Rascalz established themselves in the growing Canadian urban music scene, primarily located in the diverse backdrop of Toronto and Vancouver. More recently, rappers such as Choclair, Swollen Members, Saukrates, Kardinal Offishall, Sweatshop Union, Classified, Hugh "MC Son" Ryan, Black Jays, Jelleestone and k-os have become household names in the Canadian urban music scene, although they have failed to earn mainstream recognition south of the border in the U.S. market. The Somali-Canadian hiphop artist K'naan, with his distinctive use of both Somali- and English-language texts, has earned considerable celebrity in Canada, Europe and elsewhere. The eclectic, country-influenced underground hip hop of Buck 65 has also achieved considerable international success. Burnaby, B.C. has also produced Capone Tha Don underground rapper expected to release an album in mid or late 2008. Canadian hip hop developed much more slowly than Canadas rock music scene. ... Maestro is the stage name of Wesley Williams, a Canadian hip-hop musician. ... Michie Mee (born Michelle McCullock) is a Canadian rapper and actor of Jamaican descent. ... Rascalz are a hip hop group from Vancouver, British Columbia, who played a crucial role in the artistic and commercial development of Canadian hip hop. ... Choclair (born Kareem Blake in Scarborough, Ontario) is a Canadian rapper. ... Swollen Members is a Canadian hip hop hip/hop group hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, consisting principally of the duo Mad Child and Prevail. ... Saukrates debut album. ... Kardinal Offishall (born Jason Harrow on May 21, 1976 in Scarborough, Ontario) is a Canadian hip-hop MC and producer of Jamaican descent. ... Sweatshop Union is a Canadian hip hop collective. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Black Jays are a Canadian hip hop movement, and an independent record label. ... k-os (born Kevin Brereton on February 20, 1972 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer of Trinidadian descent. ... Knaan (Keynaan, meaning traveler in Somali, born 1978)[1] is a Canadian] poet and hip-hop artist from the Hawiye clan in Somalia clan. ... Richard Terfry (b. ...

Mexico

Main article: Mexican hip hop

Mexican rap Mexican rap refers to a hip hop movement started in Mexico in the early 1990s. ...

South America

Main article: Latin rap

In Puerto Rico, Vico C became the first mainstream Spanish language rapper, and his recorded work was the beginning of what became known as reggaeton. Rap in Puerto Rico was at a popular high in 1989, when Vico C entered the charts with his super hit La Recta Final (The Final Stretch), which gave him worldwide fame. Latin rap is not a homogeneous musical style but rather a term that covers all Hip-Hop music recorded by artists of Latino origin. ... Vico C (born Armando Lozada Cruz on September 8, 1971) is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer who is considered one of the founders of reggaeton. ... This article is about the international language known as Spanish. ... Reggaeton (also spelled Reggaetón, and known as Reguetón and Reggaetón in Spanish) is a form of urban music which became popular with Latin American youth during the early 1990s and spread over the course of 10 years to North American, European, Asian, and Australian audiences. ...

During the diversification of hip hop in the 1990s, Proyecto Uno popularized this Genre in the New York City Area, especially in the Latino community which gave birth to merenrap, in the Dominican Republic, a fusion of hip hop and merengue.. Santi Y Sus Duendes and Lisa M released a single ("Soy Chiquito & No Inventes Papito, No Inventes)"). Proyecto Uno is a dominican merengue/hip hop/reggaeton group from New York, composed of Nelson Zapata, Magic Juan, Johnny Salgado and Erik Boog. ... For the Brazilian pop singer, see Latino (singer). ... Merenrap, or meren-rap, is a style of hip hop music which was formed from the fusion of Dominican merengue music with rapping. ...

In Mexico, popular hip hop began with the success of Calo in the early 1990s. Later in the decade, with Latin rap groups like Cypress Hill on the American charts, Mexican rap rock groups, such as Control Machete, rose to prominence in their native land. Caló is an Argot of Mexican Spanish spoken in the first half of the 20th century in the southwest United States and was associated with the Zoot Suit or Pachuco culture. ... Cypress Hill is a mostly-Latin American hip hop group from South Gate, California, who are quite possibly most known for their song Insane in the Brain. Their consistent advocacy around the legalization of cannabis consumption has contributed to their popularity. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

And with the success of groups such as Cypress Hill who popularised the hip hop and rap culture throughout Latin America. Groups such as the Chilean Tiro De Gracia began to form, whom enjoyed widespread popularity not just in Chile, but in Peru, Colombia, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

An annual Cuban hip hop concert held at Alamar in Havana helped to popularize Cuban hip hop, beginning in 1995. Hip hop grew steadily more popular in Cuba, due to official governmental support for musicians. Alamar is a district in east part of the city of La Havana in Cuba. ... This article is about the capital of Cuba. ...

Hip hop has become increasingly popular in Brazil in the last 20 years. The b-boys and girls, DJs, rappers, and graffiti writers have traditionally organized themselves into what they call crews, which also perform community service and work to organize young people in their neighborhoods to pass on the art and social consciousness.

Europe

Main article: European hip hop

European hip hop is hip hop music created by European musicians. Hip hop is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the late 1980s. European hip hop is hip hop music created by European musicians. ...

Asia

Main article: Asian hip hop

In Asia, the Philippines is said to have developed the first hip hop scene in all of Asia and the Pacific islands.^{[citation needed]} The birth of Filipino hip hop music, or Pinoy Rap, occurred in the early 1980s with songs by Dyords Javier ("Na Onseng Delight") and Vincent Dafalong ("Nunal"). The genre developed slowly during the 1980s but soon hit the mainstream with Francis Magalona's debut album, Yo! which included the nationalistic hit "Mga Kababayan" (My countrymen). Magalona, who rapped in both English and Tagalog became a pioneer in the genre and a superstar as a result. Mainstream stars rose to prominence in the Philippines, led by Michael V., Rap Asia, MC Lara and Lady Diane, and in Japan, where underground rappers had previously found a limited audience, and popular teen idols brought a style called J-rap to the top of the charts in the middle of the 1990s. Asian Hip Hop is a heterogeneous musical genre that covers all hip hop music as recorded and produced by artists of Asian origin. ... For the Byzantine emperor of similar name, see Michael V. Michael V. (born Beethoven del Valle Bunagan), also known as Bitoy or Toybits, is a Filipino comedian, actor, director and parodist, who appears in the hit GMA Network show Bubble Gang, and in his own TV show Bitoys Funniest... For other uses, see Teen idol (disambiguation). ...

In Seoul, the Korean hip hop scene has expanded into a form of cultural phenomenon. Some fans assert that Korean hip hop artists possess skills that can rival their U.S. counterparts. Notable performers include Jo PD, Drunken Tiger, Psy, and Epik High. Some suggest that Korean hip hop music firmly stands as the respectable and socially-conscious antithesis to an often superficial and confused pop genre that pervades the Korean music industry. Short name Statistics Location map Map of location of Seoul. ... In Seoul, the Korean hip hop scene has expanded into a form of cultural phenomenon. ... Cho PD (조PD, born January 21, 1976) is Korean male singer. ... Drunken Tiger (드렁큰타이거) is a Korean hip-hop group that now has only one member, Tiger JK. The group started as a duo, with Tiger JK and DJ Shine, and debuted in 1999 with its first album, The Year of the Tiger. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Epik High (에픽 하이) is a South Korean hip hop group consisting of two master of ceremonies (MCs) and one disc jockey (DJ). ...

Hip hop music started gaining popularity in South Korea in the mid-1990s. Famous mainstream Korean hip hop performers often resemble R&B or pop music with artists mimicking the vocal (and dance) styles of rap acts from the United States. Early performers—who rarely penned their own songs—included Kim Gun Mo, Seo Taiji and Boys, Deux, and DJ DOC. The Korean language was initially used almost exclusively, unlike modern Korean hip hop songs that heavily incorporates English. Seo Taiji, coming from a n adolescent background in heavy metal, often featured heavy metal guitars in his mixes, and other artists also incorporated techno influences. Kim Gun Mo (김건모) is a Korean singer. ... ... Deux (듀스) is a legendary South Korean hip hop duo popular in early 1990s. ... DJ DOC is a Korean hip hop group. ... ...

A few artists, including Seo Taiji and MC Sniper, also incorporated influences from traditional Korean music such as pansori or nongak (farmers' music). It was evident that the first acts were mimicking popular American acts. For instance, Seo Taiji's "Come Back Home" has vocal/production style resembling Cypress Hill. The first "rap" album that featured rap in every track was Kim Jin Pyo's first album in 1997. According to Epik High's rapper Tablo, "The form [of Korean Hip Hop], at least, has definitely been mastered now — the beats, the rhymes, the performances, the look — it’s indistinguishable from the United States scene. The social relevance, however, has a long way to go. The message is slowly catching up to the medium." ... ... Kim Jin Pyo (김진표; born August 13, 1977) is former member of groups Panic and Novasonic. ... Epik High (에픽 하이) is a South Korean hip hop group consisting of two master of ceremonies (MCs) and one disc jockey (DJ). ...

Many rap artists have been successful in the mainstream of Korean music. These include performers such as Jinusean, 1TYM, MC Sniper, Jo PD, and Epik High. Other lesser known underground artists who focus mainly on using non-flashy beats and lyrical skill include Quiett, PaloAlto, TBNY, etc. Jinuseans fifth album: 노라보세 (2004) Jinusean (지누션) is a well-known Korean hip hop duo from YG Family. ... 1TYMs fifth album: One Way (2005) 1TYM (원타임, pronounced One Time) is a popular four-member Korean hip hop group. ... Cho PD (조PD, born January 21, 1976) is Korean male singer. ... Epik High (에픽 하이) is a South Korean hip hop group consisting of two master of ceremonies (MCs) and one disc jockey (DJ). ...

Korean American hip hop began in the United States in the mid 1990s, mainly attributed to the efforts of the Korean rapper duo Tiger JK and DJ Shine of Drunken Tiger. Drunken Tiger was created after the song "Black Korea" by Ice Cube and used music as a means of cultural exchange and as an attempt to promote racial harmony. Following the success of Drunken Tiger, many new groups and production companies emerged to further popularize the musical style. In order to represent the elite group of Korea's best rappers, Tiger JK and Drunken Tiger formed The Movement Crew (Bobby Kim, Drunken Tiger, Eun Ji-Won and Tasha Reid). Drunken Tiger (드렁큰타이거) is a Korean hip-hop group that now has only one member, Tiger JK. The group started as a duo, with Tiger JK and DJ Shine, and debuted in 1999 with its first album, The Year of the Tiger. ... Tasha Reid is a Korean R&B singer and rapper born in Portland, Texas May 31, 1981 to an African American father and a Korean mother. ...

Japanese hip hop (nip hop or j-hip hop) is said to have begun in 1983 when Charlie Ahearn's Wild Style was shown in Tokyo. The movie focused on graffiti artists but also featured some early old school MCs like Busy Bee and Double Trouble, DJs like Grandmaster Flash and breakdancers like the Rock Steady Crew.

Following the showing, street musicians began to breakdance in Yoyogi Park. Crazy A soon emerged as a prominent b-boy, and he eventually founded the Rock Steady Crew Japan, while DJ Krush has become a world-renowned DJ after arising from the Yoyogi Park scene. More DJs followed, beginning in 1985. A year later, an all hip hop club opened in Shibuya. There was some hesitation at the time that the Japanese language, due to the lack of stress accents and highly variable verb endings, might prove unsuited for rapping. A few rappers emerged, however, including Ito Seiko, Chikado Haruo, Tinnie Punx and Takagi Kan.

In the 1990s, teen-oriented J rap music appeared, and hip hop entered the Japanese mainstream. The first hit was Scha Dara Parr's "Kon'ya wa Boogie Back". The following year saw "Da.Yo.Ne." and "Maicca" by East End X Yuri go platinum. Lately hip-hop in Japan has split into two forms: normal, "hardcore" Japanese hip hop, and the somewhat "weaker", more R&B influenced J-Urban. The group most commonly cited as the originator of J-Urban music is the group m-flo (AKA "mediarite flo). Originally composed of a single Japanese DJ (DJ Taku) and a single Korean-Japanese emcee (Verbal), they combined with a singer named LISA who is of Peruvian-Japanese descent. Their debut album, Planet Shining was released in 2000, and since then, many J-Urban acts such as Crystal Kay, AI, Heartsdales, and even collaborations with popstars like Namie Amuro and BoA. Other popular J-Urban acts like RIP SLYME have worked with m-flo. Japanese hip hop (nip hop or j-hip hop) is said to have begun in 1983 when Charlie Ahearns Wild Style was shown in Tokyo. ... m-flo is a Japanese hip hop group currently consisting of producer and DJ Taku Takahashi and emcee VERBAL. As to the origins of the groups name, VERBAL explains: It was originally meteorite flow, but for the Japanese thats pretty long, so (Avex) asked us to shorten it... Crystal Kay Williams (born February 26, 1986 in Yokohama, Japan) is a J-pop singer. ... // This disambiguation page covers alternative uses of the terms Ai, AI, and A.I. Ai (as a word, proper noun and set of initials) can refer to many things. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This is a Japanese name; the family name is Amuro Namie Amuro , born September 20, 1977) is a Japanese pop singer and occasional songwriter. ... This article is about the Korean pop singer. ... Rip Slyme is a Japanese hip hop group. ...

Starting in the late 1990s, hip hop began gaining greater popularity in Greater China, beginning in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and eventually spreading to the Mainland. Taiwanese rapper MC Hot Dog gained stature with his creative beats, off-kilter flow, and vulgar depiction of life for disaffected middle class youth in the island nation. The hip hop collective Lazy Motherfucker, representing Hong Kong, have often been described as the Chinese Wu-Tang Clan given the large size of the group and their ill flow. However, frequent aesthetic misappropriations and shiny pop stylings have often left underground heads wanting.

It was hard for Asian hip-hop artists to break into the mainstream in the United States, but in 2002 Chinese-American rapper Jin Au-Yeung (better known as just Jin or Jin Tha Emcee), created a buzz. He won Freestyle Friday seven consecutive weeks on BET's 106 & Park, a show dedicated to hip-hop, and was retired. Jin announced he had signed with the label Ruff Ryders after he won the battle on his final week. This was a breakthrough for Asian-American artists, as he garnished much attention. Two years later, he released an album under Virgin/Ruff Ryder titled The Rest Is History. Jin became the first Asian-American to put out a solo album on the mainstream, though the album was not successful. Many hip hop lovers believe this was because of a lack of promotion as well as the album being pushed back seven months. Chinese Americans (Chinese language: 美籍華人 or 華裔美國人) are Americans of Chinese descent. ... Album cover for Jins debut album, The Rest is History Jin Au-Yeung (Traditional Chinese: 歐陽靖; Simplified Chinese: 欧阳靖; Pinyin: Ōuyáng Jìng; Cantonese Yale: Au Yeung Jing), also known as Jin, Jin tha MC and The Emcee, 100 Grand Jin is a Chinese American rapper who speaks Cantonese and... 106 & Park: BETs Top 10 Live is a top-ten video countdown that has airs weekdays on BET. It is the networks #1 rated show. ... The Rest Is History is Jins first album. ...

Middle East

Further information: Middle eastern hip hop, Arabic hip hop, Israeli hip hop, and Iranian hip hop

Israel's hip hop grew greatly in popularity at the end of the decade, with several stars emerging from both sides of the Palestinian (Tamer Nafer) and Jewish (Subliminal) divide; though some, like Mook E., preached peace and tolerance, others expressed nationalist and violent sentiments. However currently hip hop music is very popular in Iran, with more than 100s of rappers and rap bands a similar situation to the east side, Westside situation is slowly forming. Zedbazi is seen as one of the best groups with songs that have had more than 8 million downloads. This article is about hip hop music and culture originating in the Middle East. ... Cover of sampler CD (2003) This article is about hip hop music and culture originating in the Arabic-speaking world. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... موسیقی رپ ایرانی Languages Persian, English, German Awards Tehran Underground Music Festival Charts none Festivals Tehran Underground Music Festival Iranian Online Rap Radio Stations Zirzamin Online Media Tehran Avenue, Zirzamine, Cafe Tehran, RaPersian Freestyle Rapper Community Major Iranian bands Deev–Eblis–EMZipper–Erfan–Hich Kas–Zedbazi– Salome Iranian hip hop is hip hop... The term Palestinian has other usages, for which see definitions of Palestinian. ... Tamer Nafar is a Palestinian rap artist. ... For other uses, see Jew (disambiguation). ... Yaakov Kobi Shimony (Hebrew: יעקב קובי שמעוני, born November 13, 1979), generally known by his rap name Subliminal (Hebrew: סאבלימינל), is an Israeli rap artist and music producer. ... Eugène Delacroixs Liberty Leading the People, symbolizing French nationalism during the July Revolution 1830. ...

Australia

Main article: Australian hip hop

Australian hip hop all started from the influence of American hip hop through mass media.^[5] One particularly video that sparked the spread of hip hop was "Buffalo Gal" by Malcolm McLaren. Through breakdancing and graffiti, Australian youth soon followed pursuit. It was not later on that the song "16 tons" by Mighty Big Crime strengthened the hip hop genre in Australia. Sound Unlimited Posse was another group that took over the hip hop scene in Autralia from the 1980s till 1994. They rapped about crimes, violence, and impoverished neighborhoods in Australia. Using hip hop as a form to express themselves, they talk about the everyday problems in their lives. However, later on, the group split apart and hip ho began to decline. Nevertheless, thanks to underground hip hop groups, hip hop revived and became a new phenemonon.^[6] Support from radio stations (especially influential youth radio station Triple J) and the induction of an Urban Award to the annual ARIA Music Awards were part of a confluence of events that led to South Australian outfit Hilltop Hoods' fourth album, The Hard Road, debuting at #1 on the official Australian album charts in 2006. It was the first album in the history of Australian hip hop to do so, and has proved to be a massive breakthrough for the genre and its acceptance into popular culture. Despite its rising popularity, Australian hip hop remains embedded in the independent music scene. The Hilltop Hoods are the nation's most successful act, and are distributed by Obese Records, Australia's largest independent hip hop label. Other prominent Australian hip hop artists include The Herd, Bliss n Esso, Lyrical Commission, Pegz and TZU Australian hip hop music began in the early 1980s, primarily influenced by hip hop music and culture imported via radio and television from the United States of America. ... Double J redirects here. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Hard Road is a 2006 release by Australian Hip hop group, the Hilltop Hoods from Adelaide, South Australia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Obese Records pioneered this logo, which represents Aussie hip-hop Obese Records is Australias largest and most successful hip-hop record label. ... The Herd may be: The Herd (group) a Football firm following Arsenal Football Club The Herd Forum. ... Tirren Staaf, otherwise known as Pegz (or MC Pegz), is an Australian hip hop artist and producer hailing from Melbourne, Victoria. ... TZU performing at the Melbourne Big Day Out in 2006. ...

Originally highly derivative from American hip hop, a distinctive local style has developed in Australian hip hop since the 1990s. Australian hip hop often comments on national identity and politics. One Butterfingers tracks takes an obvious dig at the West side egoism (American west coast hip hop), "I'm from the Ipa-switch side of town, don't forget to write it down (West side!) What the fuck? It ain't Gangster rap! Think you're tougher, then you probably suffer wanker's cramp, and I'll thank you to fuck right off — professional fuckwits, take one night off.^[7] The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... Parent article: Internet slang Note that this page is strictly a list of Internet slang, not emoticons. ...

Australian hip hop made a name for itself in the American scene, when in 2005, MC Justice from Melbourne won the freestyle battle in the highly coveted Scribble Jam event. The world Jump Off rap battles also featured teams of emcees from Melbourne, featuring Anecdote, who made it to the finals in America.

Many Australian artists are now collaborating with American emcees, with the most famous being Celph Titled from the Demigodz teaming up with Lyrical Commission. Mystro and Skinnyman from the UK have also featured with Australian emcees.

Australin hip hop is now at a world standard, and various artists have proven that they can equal or even exceed the skills of the American counterparts.

New Zealand

Main article: New Zealand hip hop

New Zealand hip hop scene has an unwritten, though generally apparent rivalry with its Australian counterpart. This rivalry is highlighted by the annual (but discontinued) "Australia Vs New Zealand: MC Battle For Supremacy". Hip hop is originally an African American cultural movement, composed of four parts: rapping, DJing, graffiti art and breakdancing. ...

Many of New Zealand's biggest hip hop stars are Māori or Pacific Islander. Artists from the 1990s onward included Savage, Che Fu, Nesian Mystik and Scribe, who became the first to top both the single and album charts at the same time in 2004, and also the most famous acts associated with the biggest record producer in the field, P-Money. Some of New Zealand's up and coming hip hop artists include PNC, Frontline, Tyna and Dei Hamo. This article is about the Māori people of New Zealand. ... Pacific Islands (or Pacific Person, pl: Pacific People, also called Oceanic[s]), is a geographic term used in several places, such as New Zealand and the United States, to describe the inhabitants of any of the three major sub-regions of Oceania. ... Demetrius Savage Savelio (born 1981) is a New Zealand rapper, who is a member of hip hop music group Deceptikonz. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Nesian Mystik is a New Zealand hip hop group formed in 1999. ... Scribe is the stage name of New Zealand rapper Malo Luafutu. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... P-Money (real name Peter Wadams) is currently scratching and mixing his way at the very top of New Zealands hip-hop, DJing scene. ... PNC is the stage name for popular New Zealand rapper Sam Hansen. ... Frontline is a New Zealand hip hop music group formed in 2001. ... Dei Hamo (real name Sane Sagala) is a Polynesian rap/hip hop recording artist from New Zealand. ...

Aforementioned Tyna is noted as a battle rapper and represented New Zealand as part of their 8-man team for Out4Fames' 2004 Australia Vs New Zealand: MC Battle For Supremacy. He was knocked out of the competition by Australia's MC Anecdote, who went on to win Australia's second (of three) consecutive wins in the annual (though now defunct) tournament. An anecdote is a short tale narrating an interesting or amusing biographical incident. ...

However New Zealand hip hop is often frowned upon by some locals due to the frequent use of American accents

Africa

Main article: African hip hop

In the early part of the decade, breakdancing became the first aspect of hip hop culture to reach South Africa, where the crew Black Noise established the practice before beginning to rap later in the decade. Black Noise's raps, starting in 1989, provoked a ban by the apartheid-era government, which lasted until 1993. Later, South Africa produced its own distinctive style in the house fusion Kwaito. Hip hop music has been popular in Africa since the early 1980s due to widespread American influence. ... A breakdancer performing a one-handed freeze (also known as a pike) in the streets of Paris. ... Black noise is 1. ... A segregated beach in South Africa, 1982. ... House music is a style of electronic dance music that was developed by dance club DJs in Chicago in the early to mid-1980s. ... Kwaito is a music genre that emerged in Johannesburg, South Africa in the early 1990s. ...

Elsewhere in Africa, Senegalese mbalax fusions continued to grow in popularity, while Tanzanian Bongo Flava crews like X-Plastaz combined hip hop with taarab, filmi and other styles without forgetting the congolese Makoma. Algerian music, however, takes a more different approach by mixing their traditional music with more of a modern hip hop beat to it. Interestingly, the traditional music is named Rai, which is mostly a "love" themed music. Rai, formed in the 1920s, mixes rural and cabaret musical genres. As time went on, the music became more widespread, instead of focusing on Algerian peasants and workers. Moreover, one particularly new event in Rai music is the increase in women allowed to sing. For example, Rai artist Chaba Zahouania is a popular female artist known to sing Rai publicly around Algeria. Due to her sex of being a female, traditional society does not tolerate this in Algeria resulting in oppression of female artists. ^[8] Nevertheless, female artists are increasingly singing to Rai as producers are encouraging a mix of people to sing. ^[9] Mbalax is a genre of popular music developed in Senegal and Gambia. ... Hip hop music is a musical genre invented by African Americans in New York City in the 1970s. ... X Plastaz is a hip hop group from Tanzania, consisting of six members; the brothers Ruff, Gsan, and Ziggy, Maasai singer Yamat Ole Meipuko, and two teenage siblings of the brothers, who are considered better than many adult musicians. ... Taarab is a kind of East African music, most popular in Tanzania and Kenya. ... Timeline and Samples Genres Classical (Carnatic and Hindustani) - Folk - Rock - Pop - Hip hop Awards Bollywood Music Awards - Punjabi Music Awards Charts Festivals Sangeet Natak Akademi – Thyagaraja Aradhana – Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana Media Sruti, The Music Magazine National anthem Jana Gana Mana, also national song Vande Mataram Music of the states Andaman...

References

• INRAP.RU - Huge Russian based Hip-Hop Portal/Forum dedicated to the World's Hip-Hop (North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia).