Why is hip hop/rap music so popular? Are hip hop and rap the same kind of music?
By isisyme
@isisyme (103)
United States
October 12, 2010 3:34pm CST
I know hip hop or rap music has been around for a long time but it seems that lately it has gained a lot of momentum. Almost every knew singer you hear is doing hip hop or rap, does any one know why. And is hip hop the same as rap, I get very confused in this subject too? Thanks for your responses in advance.
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
12 Oct 10
I think it is popular because it is good music, not all, but some. But I was hoping someone had an answer about the difference because I always used them interchangeably, thinking they were the same thing..
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
12 Oct 10
I guess there is a difference and I prefer Rap..Though I do like hip/hop as well..
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-difference-between-rap-and-hip-hop.htm
@Mtthwbchrd (10)
• United States
13 Oct 10
Rap and Hip Hop are different. Rap is just poetry to a beat while hip hop is more about making you feel energized. And i think they are popular is because it's newer than the classic's like Rock, Metal, or even Country.
By the way, I listen to Hard Rock, Heavy Metal.
