Music: Lourens van der Zwaag
Good evening and welcome
This is the news of monday the 10th of june, 1972
Teens are going crazy over the latest music genre, called hiphop
This innovative musical style
Which originated in the streets of New York City
Is rapidly gaining popularity among the youth
Characterized by rhythmic spoken word
Or ‘rapping’ over beats
Hiphop also incorporates elements of DJing
Breakdancing, and graffiti art.
The genre is being credited with giving a voice to urban youth
And reflecting the cultural and social realities of their lives
Cultural cultural and social realities of their lives