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1980's

Hip Hop in Asia

China, Japan, and South Korea were quite racist to African Americans. Soon they were influenced due to the countries' historical connections with the United States. Mountain Brothers were the first Asian hip hop groups. Asia was influenced by the hip hop films Wild Style, Breakin', and Krush Groove.

1980's

Hip Hop in South America

Latino and Caribbean-Americans have expressed their twist to the urban scene. They made what we know today as Latin hip hop. DJ Charlie Chase was one of the first Latino hip hop artists, associated with Cold Crush Brothers. Even as it started in the African American culture, it became prominent in the Latino community.

1980's

Hip Hop in Europe

Early 1980’s when hip hop can into Europe, Afrika Bambaataa was surprised coming from the African American culture and had promoted the young people to meet and express themselves. Break dance was the first thing appearing on the European public scene. American music and parties influenced Europeans to copy their style of English rapping. Soon they started to add European style to hip hop.

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