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Since its beginnings in the South Bronx in the 1970s, hip-hop has gone through an immense amount of

change. In terms of sound and style, the genre has been through multiple transformations over time,
reflecting shifts in society, technology, and artistic perspectives. The 1980s witnessed the emergence of
electronic drum machines, which led to a more polished production, and the rise of sampling, in which
musicians created new sounds by utilizing already released recordings. Hip-hop reached its peak in the
1990s, with a variety of styles including East Coast lyricism. Southern hip-hop rose to prominence in the
2000s, bringing a distinctive sound to the scene, Hip-hop also fused with other genres during this time,
creating subgenres like trap and crunk. In 2010, Hip-hop also became more widely popular during the
decade, and international musicians helped to diversify the genre. In conclusion, the evolution of hip-
hop has been characterized by a constant fusion of influences, technological advancements, and stylistic
variation, all of which represent the genre's dynamic nature and cultural effect.

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