| New Hip hop is without a doubt the most diverse and | | | | in the history of Hip-hop could (or would) be able to |
| comprehensive genre in music. There is East Coast | | | | rival the Wu-Tang Clan. |
| and West Coast Hip-Hop, Gangsta Rap etc. Each | | | | One of the most influential group in hip hop and rap |
| division in this genre serves a purpose and has | | | | was Run-DMC. The trio, with its ground breaking, |
| evolved over time. For example Conscious Rap | | | | innovative style that captivated fans from various |
| (another branch of Hip-hop) revolves around the idea | | | | other genres, shattered barriers with its amazing |
| that a radical social change would only come through | | | | combination of creativity, attitude and honesty all jelled |
| self discovery and knowledge. Crunk, a sub-division of | | | | into one. |
| the southern hip-hop genre, originated in the 90's with | | | | Since a massive decline in sales of the New hip hop |
| it's energetic chorus and club like beats. | | | | music genre (in the beginning of 2005), a question that |
| From amongst the sea of performers, groups and | | | | came to every-body's mind was "Is hip-hop music |
| duo's, one name that is noteworthy is without a doubt | | | | dying?". Due to lack of commercial success of other |
| the Wu-Tang Clan. With members like Method Man, | | | | sub genres of Hip-hop music, there was a growing |
| ODB and others, the Wu-Tang Clan was without a | | | | need of an innovation. It was in the late 2000's that |
| doubt the greatest acts in the Hip-hop genre. Each | | | | alternative Hip-Hop started to gain commercial |
| member of the clan had a following of it's own. The | | | | success and Hip-hop suddenly was appealing to |
| creation of this group resulted in the spawning of | | | | listeners of all ages and various genres. |
| classic albums which would never be forgotten. No act | | | | |