"Rap" as we know it, existed in America before it existed in Jamaica. In order
to be "brought to the South Bronx, NYC by Jamaican immigrants" it would have to
exist in Jamaica first, unless the immigrants created the art form in transit.
Influence does not equal "invention." Most "rock and roll" can trace it's roots
to early blues, that does not mean Robert Johnson invented or played "heavy
metal." The organ was first played in Europe. That does not mean that organ
jazz was played or created by 19th century Europeans!
In the same way, hip hop was greatly influenced by Jamaican sound systems, dj's
etc. (and their interaction with American music and performance) but what was
created in NY was a new, American, art form.
>I like to add to "DJ Shadow article from Chris Hilker from SF Weekly" e-mail
>that Rap, the musical form associated with the Hip Hop culture, does not
>have its origins in NYC as most people believe. They believe wrong. This
>honor belongs to a tropical island called Jamaica. The Rap form has its
>origins in Jamaica as toasting which has its origins way back to the late
>'50s. It was brought to the South Bronx, NYC by Janaican immigrants.
>Understanding your history is important.
>
> Juano