Which was a characteristic of soft soul: romantic lyrics
The first generation of rap is known as: old school rap
Independent labels and renegade radio stations were the key players in this genre:
This artist was censured by the Vatican for a controversial music video: Madonna
Giorgio Moroder: disco producer
Which did NOT contribute to the disco backlash:
Congressional hearings on disco lyrics
anti-gay sentiments
racist sentiments
anti-technology sentiments Congressional hearings on disco lyrics
This group collaborated with Aerosmith for a 1984 smash hit: Run D.M.C.
The Harder They Come: a film about reggae music
,Andy Warhol was influential to the development of this band: Velvet Underground
The theme of "I'm Waiting For the Man": making a heroin purchase
"Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" The Spinners
Soft soul
Music by black musicians for black audiences
"Stayin' Alive" Bee Gees
Disco
"Thank You" Sly and the Family Stone
Funk
"Superstition" Stevie Wonder
Funk
"I Shot the Sheriff" Bob Marley, the Wailers
Reggae
, "Rapper's Delight" Sugarhill Gang
Old School rap
"The Message" Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Old School rap
The first rap recording to address social issues
"Walk This Way" Run DMC
East Coast Rap
"Bring the Noise" Public Enemy
Steps up rhetoric of black anger, calling out injustices, gaining recognition
"6 'N the Morning" Ice-T
West Coast and Gangsta Rap
Compton, black city south of LA
Vivid depictions of violence, rage, sexist degradation