American rap, and the rhetoric surrounding it, turned out not to be as the French had expected.

Japanese rap is drastically different than American rap.

Trip-hop's stylistic parameters are also less constricted than those of American rap.

They follow American rap and commercial salsa.

Even the Russian language, he says, so verbally rich, doesn't fit the sharp, rhyming patterns of American rap very well.

In what ways can recent American rap and hip-hop stars be said to embody the contradictions within consumer culture?

Nearby, taxis drove by playing American rap.

But he is learning more and more from American rap and jazz, he said.

Defense used to be as foreign territory as American rap for Nowitzki, but his teammates at least see him making efforts in one area.

Some consistent characteristics include strong rhythmic accompaniment, vocal leaps, and a conversational style of singing that can be compared to American rap.