Proto-Rap

Proto-Rap is a genre of music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is considered to be the precursor to modern rap and hip-hop music. Proto-Rap is characterized by its use of spoken word, often in the form of rhyming lyrics, and its focus on social and political issues. It also often incorporates elements of funk, soul, and jazz. Proto-Rap is credited with laying the groundwork for the development of modern rap and hip-hop music.