The world’s attention on twerking: exploring the allure of hip-hop’s booty-shaking
Dance culture set to the rhythms of twerking and hip-hop has spread worldwide through social media and music videos.
In particular, the distinctive style of shaking one’s butt has become a staple in the Western music scene, drawing attention as a sexy and energetic form of expression.
In this article, we’ll introduce the captivating world of culture where music and dance fuse, from the roots of twerking to modern adaptations.
We’ll deliver it alongside groove-filled tracks that will make you want to move your body too!
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The world’s eyes on twerking: Exploring the allure of hip-hop’s booty-shaking (21–30)
Birthday SexJeremih
A debut single by American singer Jeremih, released in 2009 as a digital download.
It was inspired by his own birthday experience.
The track became a worldwide hit and reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
Please YouMaurice Moore
Maurice Moore, who established his career as a singer-songwriter in the summer of 2013, is a Canadian R&B artist.
He is said to be one of the artists gaining international attention and has been named “Canada’s Next R&B Star” by CBC Television.
The world’s attention on twerking: Exploring the appeal of hip-hop’s booty-shaking (31–40)
#TooLitDorian
Dorian is a HipHop artist, producer, and songwriter from Indianapolis who has been active since 2013.
His production style and storytelling are said to blend elements of 80s and 90s HipHop with modern influences like trap and artists such as Kanye West.
This track was released as a single in 2017.
737Sean Sahand ft. Sage the Gemini
Sean Sahand is a Persian-American R&B artist from Los Angeles.
This track is a collaboration with American rapper, songwriter, and producer Sage the Gemini, and it was released as a digital download in 2017.
DamnTravis Porter ft. Bankroll Fresh
Travis Porter is a hip-hop group formed in 2008 in the state of Georgia, USA.
They originally performed under the name Hard Hitters and had been active since 2006.
This track is a collaboration with Atlanta rapper Bankroll Fresh and was released as a digital download in 2015.
I Love You So Much (ILYSM)V. Rose ft. Trip Lee
V.
Rose is an American Christian EDM singer active since 2004.
This track is a collaboration with American rapper and poet Trip Lee, and it is included on the 2016 album “Young Dangerous Heart.”
Where You AreSammy Adams
Sammy Adams is a hip-hop artist from Massachusetts who has been active since 2009.
This track was released in 2016.
Featuring encouraging lyrics and a catchy hook, it’s described as a track that reminds you to enjoy life.