Which term was used by Jerry Wexler to define music of African American origin which replaced race music?
Rhythm and Blues
Who coined the term rock n roll?
Alan Freed
What did Alan Freed do for a living?
Albert James “Alan” Freed (December 15, 1921 – January 20, 1965) was an American disc jockey. He also produced and promoted large traveling concerts with various acts, helping to spread the importance of rock and roll music throughout North America.
Who coined the term rock and roll in 1951?
Billy Ward
Who is king of kpop?
Jimin received massive upvotes and was crowned “The King of Kpop.” The Bangtan member crowned the title last year after he received 1,275,292 votes. Thus making his bag the title two years in a row
Who is the king of classical music?
Lu Ziwen
Who is the father of rap?
Gil Scott-Heron
What is MC in rap?
Since the 1970s the term MC (or emcee) has come to be associated with hip-hop culture, and rap music in particular, as a vocalist who rhymes over sampling, scratching, and mixing supplied by a DJ. …
What country did rap originate from?
Rap, which originated in African American communities in New York City, came to national prominence with the Sugar Hill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” (1979)
Who was the first female rapper ever?
Sharon Green
Did hip hop come from Africa?
Hip-hop originated in the predominantly African American economically depressed South Bronx section of New York City in the late 1970s
Who was the first rapper to win a Grammy?
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
Which rappers have won Oscars?
Today in Hip-Hop History: Eminem Becomes The First Rapper to Win An Oscar 17 Years Ago. On this date in 2003, Hip Hop icon Eminem becomes the first rapper to win an Academy Award for his monumental “Lose Yourself’ single from the soundtrack of his 2003 8 Mile silver screen debut
What rapper has won the most Grammys?
Jay Z
Did Will Smith win the first rap Grammy?
“Parents Just Don’t Understand” was the first hip-hop song to win a Grammy and DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince (Will Smith) were the first rappers to win a Grammy
What rapper holds the world record for most words in a hit single?
Eminem
Who was the first female rapper to win a Grammy?
Megan
What is best performance Grammy?
The award goes to the performing artist. The producer, engineer and songwriter can apply for a Winners Certificate….
| Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | quality vocal and instrumental pop recordings |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences |
| First awarded | 2012 |
Who won best rap performance?
During the pre-televised segment of tonight’s 62nd Grammy Awards, Nipsey Hussle posthumously received the Grammy for best rap performance for his track “Racks in the Middle,” a collab featuring Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy. In an emotional speech, members of Nipsey’s family accepted the Grammy on his behalf
What was the first rap group to receive a Grammy in 2004?
Naughty by Nature
Who won the first Grammy for best rap album?
Nas