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                                    WHAT IS DHH?

DHH stands for Desi Hip Hop which originates in the South Asian region among the artists of  INDIA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH, NEPAL, and SRILANKA. The term "DESI" means "homeland" and "HIP-HOP " is a genre of music in which artists can share their life stories or some incident that happened to them without any barrier of language in the form of music.

WHAT IS HIP-HOP? 

HIP-HOP is a genre of music which have been started by African Americans to raise their voice against racism and discrimination that they face. When hip-hop originated in the Bronx, New York, in the early 1970s, Black communities suffered from poverty and violence, but debates about race and racism in America were forbidden, and the Black experience was stigmatized and denied in the media.

. ORIGIN OF RAP 

The story started on August 11, 1973 DJ Kool Herc, At his sister's back-to-school party, The owner of the building tried something new on the turntables: he stretched an instrumental track to encourage break dancing and started MC'ing (rapping) throughout the extended breakdancing.

The Sugar Hill Gang's 12-inch single "Rapper's Delight" - released in 1979 was the first hip-hop song to be played on the radio. the 15-minute song was cut down to 6 and 1/2 minutes. it was a successful song as it reached 36th number on the pop charts,  making it the first hip-hop single to become a Top 40 chart hit.

Q. HOW RAP STARTED IN DHH?

'Rail Gaadi' song from the 1968 movie 'Aashirwad' is the first Indian rap song. Well, none other than the renowned performer Ashok Kumar, a.k.a. Dada Muni. With his chesty voice and shortness of breath, the late actor, who had a long and successful career, not only became a legendary artist and arguably the first actor in Indian film to rise to stardom but also a rap singer. On the anniversary of his birth, a video of the "Howrah Bridge" actor performing his still-played party song, "Rail Gaadi," was posted on social media. He was seen showing off his vocal prowess. In response to the movie.

The first rapper in DHH is Harjeet Singh A.K.A Baba Sehgal who is from INDIA  and his first hip-hop song was 

"BARI BARSI" which was hit at that time. I am providing a link for you if you are interested in listening to that song.

Then several rappers also came like Imran Khan, Honey Singh, Raftaar and many other rappers also came into the scene . 

. Main Streaming of rap in INDIA 

"Jay Z worked on the remix of 'Munndian Tu Bachke' alongside Panjabi MC. That was possibly the first time an Indian song that wasn't classical or from a movie was played for a non-Indian audience. It was a fun rap sop tune with bhangra components that quickly gained popularity around the world. 

Raftaar, a rapper from Delhi who is regarded as one of the first Indian rappers to break into the mainstream music industry, says there were enough indications that Indian artists understood this type of music and were on their way toward becoming proficient at it. 

He along with Honey Singh and Badshah made a group called "MAFIA MUNDEER"   which was the first hip-hop group which were lately joined by IKKA and LIL GOLU , They decided to make an album

named "INTERNATION VILLAGERS " which went good but after some time all the artists parted ways and went on solo.

Then various new artists came into the scene which we will talk about in next blog.

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As we conclude this, let's remember that in this art form, it's not just about how you start, but how you finish. Just like a rap verse, a blog should leave a lasting impact and make your audience yearn for more. 

In the world of rap, the ending is where legends are made. It's where the artist can deliver that knockout punchline, leaving listeners in awe. Similarly, in the realm of blogging, your conclusion should be just as powerful, leaving your readers with a sense of satisfaction and a desire to revisit your work.

So, whether you're spitting bars on a stage or crafting words on a screen, always remember the power of a strong ending. In both rap and blogging, it's your chance to make your mark and leave your audience with something to ponder.

In the words of hip-hop icon Jay-Z, "I'm far from being God, but I work goddamn hard." So, work hard on your endings, refine your craft, and keep the rap spirit alive in your writing. After all, in the world of words and rhythm, every ending is just the beginning of something new.

Thanks for joining us on this rap-infused blogging journey. Stay tuned for more rhymes, rhythms, and insights into the world of hip-hop and beyond.

Until next time, keep rhyming, keep writing, and keep making your voice heard.

Mic drop. 🎤💥

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