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American Hip Hop Culture

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What is hip hop? This question has been posed to many a person and the answer varies as much as the people in our society vary. When most people think of the term hip hop they tend to focus on the musical aspect of it. Much like with rock and roll in the 60s parents figured that this music was simply a form of rebellion for their children and that it wouldn't even last past its infancy. Thirty plus years later and not only is hip hop still alive but it is quite the power house in terms of the economy. If there is something that needs to be sold and your target demographic is under the age of 35, there is not a more powerful tool then hip hop.

You would not have to look any further then your own children to see the effects of hip hop on our present society. Every era had its form of expression! I don't care if it's the fifty's, sixties or seventies but it's always been that teenagers have a different way of dressing, dancing and talking then their adult counterparts. This new era is no different. How many times have you seen or heard your child talking to their friend's right in front of you and felt as thought they were speaking a foreign language? Turn on your television and you'll see these same youth doing dance moves that seem as though if an adult were to attempt these same moves that an ambulance would have to be placed on standby. You can go to any mall and see the youth wearing the baggiest clothes that are barely hanging on them for dear life. All these things come from hip hop.

Don't get me wrong. Hip hop is not only about the rebellious nature of young people. There are many accomplished clean cut adults who should be considered every bit as much hip hop as their young counter parts. The message that any person in their 30s grew up listening to is a much different one then what is being circulated today. The rap music of the seventy's and eighties was about self empowerment and making something of your lives. Many kids in the eighties would have had no where to turn if it wasn't for after school programs consisting of break dancing and other aspects of hip hop. We have doctors, lawyers and other successful individual who grew up not only listening to hip hop but living it.

When I hear the word fad, I quickly think of the way a person might dress or the music they may listen to. Hip hop is partially about those two things but it's also about the way you speak, the way you move and most importantly the way in which you live your life. If hip hop is a fad someone forgot to tell entire nations that they need to find a new one! Hip hop is 30 years strong and still growing!

American Hip Hop Culture

In the Hip Hop music game having jewelry has always been apart of a rappers attire. As Hip Hop grew and more money went into the rappers hands, the level of jewelry was upgraded. Not only that, but Rappers began to partner up with clothing companies in joint business ventures and this eventually lead to rapper's starting their own clothing lines.

It was only a matter of time before they began to get into other fashion accessories including colognes, perfumes and yes, watches. I will cover some of Hip Hop's various watch brands and go over some of their features and cost. Even though these watches were made by and for the Hip Hop community, they can be worn by others and often are.

G Unit Watches

In addition to G Unit Clothing, G Unit Records, G Unit Books and G Unit footwear, Rapper 50Cent also has his own brand of watches. The G Unit Watch Company began in 2003 under ecko unltd. by introducing an mp3 player watch. These watches can be purchased with either 256 megabytes or 512 megabytes of storage room. Other key features include retractable ear buds and a rubber strap.

The prices for the G-Unit High Tech MP3 Watches are roughly one hundred and fifty dollars at most locations. Other G Unit models include the 2.00ct diamond GS9 that stays water resistant up to a depth of 100 meters under water and Swiss ETA quartz movement, the 1.45ct diamond GS7 with a - adjustable patented rubber band, the 44mm face GS23 with a solid stainless steel case. Additional G Unit watches are the GS2SBlue, GS1S and the GS23 watch just to name a few.

Ecko Unlimited Watches

Just as the case with Rapper 50 Cent, Ecko also wears many hats in the fashion industry. They began in 1993 with a few graffiti style shirts and now they control several clothing brands, including G Unit clothing. As I said earlier, the Hip Hop fashions have given rise to Hip Hop watches as well. All of Ecko Unlimited Watches range below one hundred dollars and go up to over two hundred and fifty dollars for the prices. Below are some of the Ecko Unlimited watches available on the market;

Marc Ecko The King Watch/ Obsession Watch/ Supreme Watch/ Marc Ecko Encore Watch/ Marc Ecko Bittersweet Watch/ Ecko Obsession Watch/ Marc Ecko Goldtone Watch/ Marc Ecko The Primavera Bracelet Watch/ Marc Ecko Sport Round Watch/ Ecko The M-1 Watch/ Marc Ecko E22530G1 Hi-Tek Watch/ Ecko Bod Mesh Watch/ Marc Ecko The Daydream Watch/ Ecko The Havoc Watch/ Marc Ecko Deca Series Watch/ Marc Ecko The Primavera Bracelet Watch/ Marc Ecko The Cool Gold/Silvertone Watch/ Marc Ecko Super Technical Watch/ Marc Ecko Midsize Dog Tag Style Watch/ Ecko Rhino ID Bracelet Watch/ Marc Ecko Masterpiece Watch/ Marc Ecko The Piece Master Watch/ The Piece Master Watch/ Supreme Watch/ Marc Ecko Daydream Bracelet Watch/ Marc Ecko The Two Timer Watch/ Marc Ecko Encore Watch/ Marc Ecko Better Off Dead ID Watch

Other Hip Hop Watch Brands

Rocawear Watches

Another example of Rappers venturing outside of the music industry going into fashion and accessories is Rocawear. Rocawear was launched by Shawn Carter (also known as "Jay-Z) and partner Damon Dash in the late 90's. Rocawear has opened the door for other Hip Hop brands such as Sean Combs (also known as Diddy) Sean John line. Rocawear has many watch brands ranging from men's, wome's and unisex models.

Baby Phat Watches

Baby Phat is a top of the line Women's Hip Hop fashion brand. Started by the wife of the Def Jam records founder, Kimora Lee Simmons's Hip Hop wear also includes watches. All Baby Phat watches are made exclusively for women and feature the signature Baby Phat cat logo.

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