“The Beat”By: Mike McCann

Early Hip-Hop

Born in 1970s New York City Inspiration came from elsewhere Sampling Rap Music-1978 Why I chose this topic?

Biggie Smalls

Born in 1972 as Christopher Wallace Began rapping as a teenager Heavy reliance on drugs East vs. West 1997

Kid Cudi

Born in 1984 as Scott Mescudi Father’s death Beginnings of rapping Drug influence

Sounds

Much different sounds produced Biggie: different time, different background;

real emphasis on lyrical talents; vocables; sampling

Kid Cudi: heavier reliance on musical aspects; electronics; “new school” sound

Interview

Mel Farr-Brown University-MFIII Began making music in 2009 Influences Up and coming Examples