2 December

Start of class: "Motivation" by Lil B, produced by Clams Casino (2011)

Start of class: "Do You Realize??" by the Flaming Lips from Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (2002)

Example of east coast engagement in rap: "Night of the Living Baseheads" by Public Enemy from It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988)

Example of west coast engagement in rap: "Straight Outta Compton" by N.W.A. from Straight Outta Compton (1988)

Example of alternative hip hop: "Me Myself and I" by De La Soul from 3 Feet High & Rising (1989)

Example of west coast rap style: "Who Am I? (What's My Name)" by Snoop Dogg from Doggystyle (1993)

Example of east coast rap style: "Hypnotize" by Notorious B.I.G. from Life After Death (1997)

Example of contemporary rap: "Forgot about Dre" by Dr. Dre (featuring Eminem) (1999)

End of class: "Wake Up Little Susie" by the Everly Brothers (1957)