Chapter 3: Key Elements of Hip-Hop Music

[Intro] [Instrumental Break: Sampled jazz intro with record scratches and a heavy, boom-bap drum beat kicks in] [Spoken Word] Yo, let's break it down, the foundation of the sound From the rhythm to the melody, all around This ain't just music, it's a science, it's an art So listen close, and let's make a brand new start [Verse 1] First up, the beat, the heart of the track Drums and bass, holdin' it down, ain't no turnin' back Tempo and rhythm, the groove and the feel Fast or slow, gotta keep it real Hard-hitting drums, or maybe smooth and mellow Syncopation, makin' the rhythm yellow Kick and snare, the foundation strong Build it up, make the people move along [Chorus] Key elements, the building blocks Of hip-hop music, around the clocks From the beat to the melody, the harmony too This is the knowledge, we're bringin' to you [Verse 2] Then comes the melody, the tune you hum Catchy and memorable, makin' you go "yum" Major or minor, the mood it sets Uplifting or haunting, no regrets Harmony adds depth, chords that blend Creatin' emotions, that will never end Instruments playin', a symphony of sound Piano, guitar, bass, all around [Chorus] Key elements, the building blocks Of hip-hop music, around the clocks From the beat to the melody, the harmony too This is the knowledge, we're bringin' to you [Bridge] Sound effects, the spice on top Record scratches, vinyl pops Ad-libs, shouts, makin' it complete The sonic landscape, can't be beat [Chorus] Key elements, the building blocks Of hip-hop music, around the clocks From the beat to the melody, the harmony too This is the knowledge, we're bringin' to you [Chorus] Key elements, the building blocks Of hip-hop music, around the clocks From the beat to the melody, the harmony too This is the knowledge, we're bringin' to you [Outro] [Instrumental Break: Beat fades out with a final record scratch] [End]