Simplified Speech #057 – Hip hop
In this lighthearted Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Jeremy discuss hip hop and rap. If you’re interested in hearing the differences between these words, or if you’re simply a hardcore music fan, then plug in some headphones and enjoy.
Fun facts
Hip hop began in the 1970s as an underground urban movement in the Bronx, New York City. Hip hop is subdivided into a bunch of different music styles, including rap.
Expressions included in the study guide
- To make do
- Hardcore
- Lighthearted
- By no means
- A pickup game
- Out of place
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Let It Go by Scott Dugdale, Rapper’s Delight by Sugarhill Gang
Image: Ben Wiens on Unsplash
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Simplified Speech #057 – Hip hop
In this lighthearted Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Jeremy discuss hip hop and rap. If you’re interested in hearing the differences between these words, or if you’re simply a hardcore music fan, then plug in some headphones and enjoy.
Fun facts
Hip hop began in the 1970s as an underground urban movement in the Bronx, New York City. Hip hop is subdivided into a bunch of different music styles, including rap.Expressions included in the study guide
- To make do
- Hardcore
- Lighthearted
- By no means
- A pickup game
- Out of place
Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Let It Go by Scott Dugdale, Rapper’s Delight by Sugarhill Gang Image: Ben Wiens on Unsplash
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Jeremy Brinkerhoff
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Let It Go by Scott Dugdale, Rapper’s Delight by Sugarhill Gang
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Kassy White
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Ben Wiens (Unsplash.com)
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