MC
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MC is a hip-hop master of ceremonies responsible for rapping, hosting, and energizing a crowd during performances or events.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
hip hop role
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musical occupation ⓘ performing arts profession ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
emcee
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mic controller ⓘ rapper ⓘ |
| culturalOrigin | African American communities in the United States ⓘ |
| field |
hip hop music
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live performance ⓘ rap music ⓘ |
| fullForm | master of ceremonies ⓘ |
| goal |
communicate messages through lyrics
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entertain the audience ⓘ maintain crowd energy ⓘ |
| historicalRole |
commenting over the DJ’s music
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introducing tracks and performers ⓘ |
| modernRole |
lead artist on rap recordings
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primary vocal performer in hip hop ⓘ |
| originatedIn | hip hop culture ⓘ |
| performsAt |
battles
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block parties ⓘ clubs ⓘ concerts ⓘ festivals ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
DJ
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beatboxer ⓘ host ⓘ hype man ⓘ |
| skill |
breath control
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crowd control ⓘ flow control ⓘ improvisation ⓘ lyric writing ⓘ public speaking ⓘ rhyming ⓘ stage presence ⓘ |
| typicalActivity |
delivering verses over a beat
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energizing the crowd ⓘ freestyling ⓘ hosting events ⓘ hyping the crowd ⓘ interacting with the audience ⓘ introducing performers ⓘ rapping ⓘ stage banter ⓘ |
| uses |
instrumental beats
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microphone ⓘ sound system ⓘ |
Referenced by (19)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Richard Kylea Cowie Jr. (stage name Wiley, formerly Wiley Kat, sometimes Wiley Fox)
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occupation
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MC
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subject surface form:
Richard Kylea Cowie Jr.
subject surface form:
Future (8 Mile)