Rap, Hip Hop, R&B

Time: 1980-Now

Description: Influenced from a wide variety, including African Griots, African American, Blues, Soul, Gospel, and tradition R&B, then brought to the forefront by Disco DJ's Emcee's and groups.

Music: Rappers Delight, Mama Said Knock You Out, Push-It, Paul Revere, Gansta's Paradise, Fu-Gee-La, In Da Club, C.R.E.A.M. Regulate, Gold Digger, Hey Ya.

Composers and Musicians: Sugar Hill Gang, Grandmaster Flash, Public Enemy, 2PAC, 50 cent, Nelly, Kanye West, R. Kelly, Usher, Beyonce, Alicia Keys.