Hip-Hop began in the mid-1970, in an almost bankrupt New York City. The bored kids of the South Bronx and Harlem came up with a new entertainment. This is how it worked: one guy, the DJ, played records on two turntables. Another guy-or girl-served as master of ceremonies. or MC. The MC rapped over the music to keep the party going. One MC sought to out-talk the other. Dance styles were created. Graffiti artists also emphasized the / because the the music was all about identity: I am the best.