About Gambian hip hop
Gambian hip hop is a music genre that emerged in The Gambia. It is usually classed as a form of African hip-hop and music of the Gambia.
From Wikipedia
The Gambian hip hop scene is a relatively new scene in African hip hop which developed in the mid-1990s and was heavily influenced by American hip hop and Senegalese hip hop. Gambian hip-hop has been heavily influenced by international music scene including worldbeat, Senegalese wolof music, and American hip hop, as well as traditional Gambian mbalax and n'daga music. Dominican merengue and Jamaican reggae, ragga, and dancehall have also influenced the development of Gambian hip-hop.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gambian hip hop?
Gambian hip hop is a music genre that emerged in The Gambia. It is usually classed as a form of African hip-hop and music of the Gambia.
Where and when did Gambian hip hop originate?
Gambian hip hop originated in The Gambia.