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Hip-Hop has evolved tremendously in its 50 years of existence. Technology is one of the main factors that help the art form become the beast it is.
The music genre is not just known for the hit records and other big moments that kept us talking throughout its 50-year history; it has also impacted our culture in many ways.
No music genre affects how we think, dress, talk, eat, drink, and socialize like Hip-Hop does. Its impact is felt not only in the United States but also globally.
But to blossom into the billion-dollar behemoth, it is today, Hip-Hop had to undergo an evolution, and technology is one of the main reasons it has become one of the most popular art forms on the planet.
From how we party, consume it, reach out to friends, and conduct business to how it is covered, Hip-Hop’s longtime partnership with technology and the advancements in equipment and devices helped push Hip-Hop forward.
HipHopWired decided to break down the different ways tech has been involved in the music genre and how it helped shape it into what it is today. From advancements in how music is made to how it’s played and how we enjoy it, from the gadgets your favorite rapper convinced us we just had to have to how we get our news and the latest music videos, technology plays a major key (word to DJ Khaled) in all of that.
So hit the gallery below for a brief history of how tech has helped shape and continue influencing Hip-Hop.