It's rare that an entirely new genre of music is developed, but hip hop certainly qualifies! First noticed in the Bronx, New York, during the mid-70s, hip hop singers were born from a cultural movement in large inner cities. With its roots in disco and funk, this unusual combination of rapping and DJ-ing quickly catapulted hip hop music artists into the center of a new music and dance craze that is still going on today. In time with heavy, defined rhythms, a hip hop singer would speak (rather than sing) the lyrics. The predominant beat also made an opening for a new type of dance called breakdancing. Popular with younger audiences, hip hop music artists are true entertainers. Famous for getting crowds up on their feet, swaying or bopping to the beat, these performers know how to get the group involved. Because this type of music usually requires multiple turntables, synthesizers and other electrical equipment, be sure to ask about the power requirements of groups you interview. To find hip hop singers to perform in your area, click the links below