Definition of Hip Hop: While often used to refer to rapping, “hip hop” more properly denotes the practice of the entire subculture. The term hip-hop music is sometimes used synonymously with the term rap music, though rapping is not a required component of hip-hop music; the genre may also incorporate other elements of hip-hop culture, including DJing and scratching, beatboxing, and instrumental tracks.
Definition of Rhythm and blues (aka R&B or RnB): R & B is a popular music genre combining jazz, gospel, and blues influences. Rhythm and blues became the biographical mirrors of work songs, ballads or lyrics from minstrel shows, church hymns and gospel music, and some of the secular music of America in the 1900s. The combination of rhythm and blues brought forth the manifestation of particular emotions by the singer or lead instrument in reflections of the very melodic and soulful “blues” with an accompaniment of “rhythmic” concentration and force.
Lupe Fiasco – The Show Goes On
Rihanna – Cheers (Drink to that)
