Overview of Hip Hop Hip hop is a cultural movement that emerged in the 1970s in the Bronx, New York City. It encompasses a variety of artistic expressions, including music, dance, visual art, and fashion. Elements of Hip Hop Rapping: The vocal style of speaking rhythmically and in rhyme. DJing: The art of mixing and manipulating sounds and music. Breakdancing: A style of street dance that includes various acrobatic and athletic movements. Graffiti Art: Visual art created