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Why did they call it rap music?

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Well, rap stands for rapidly, so they are rapidly singing, but originally it was called toasting, or MC-ing, back in the late 60's through late 70's. But by the 80's they started calling it "rapping". Which is also why the new Pop Music isn't rap. Because they are not rapidly singing.

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