The Hyphy movement began in the early 1990s in the Bay Area as a response to Bay Area rappers feeling unrepresented in media. It grew popular in the early 2000s, known for uptempo beats and wild, drug-influenced dance moves. The movement peaked around 2005-2006, and Hyphy culture embraced acting in exaggerated, fast-paced ways and taking pride in "getting stupid." Important aspects included "ghost riding" cars by dancing on or beside moving vehicles without a driver, and wearing large "stunna shades." Popular songs that exemplified the Hyphy sound included tracks by Mac Dre, E-40, and Mistah F.A.B.

1. DA BAY!! Your Guide Bay Area Hyphy Culture Your Tour Guide: Brittany Noele Veal

2. What is the Hyphy Movement? Bay Rappers felt that they weren’t being represented in the media, despite how much influence they had on popular hip hop.

3. What happened? Began in the early 90’s and was especially popular in the early 2000’s Hyphy music is to the bay area, as crunk music is to the dirty south, dictated by uptempo beats and ‘cRaZy’ dance moves Bay Area Rappers are still trying to keep the bay area in the spotlight, though they seemed to have reached their peak in about 2005 and 2006.

4. Important Information An Individual is said to be “Hyphy” when they act or dance in an overstated, fast paced, and ridiculous manner. Those who consider themselves part of the Hyphy movement would describe this behavior as "getting stupid" or "going dumb”, and taking pride in it.

5. Ghost Riding The Whip When a person puts a car with an automatic transmission in drive and then proceeds to get out of the car and dance beside it and/or on top of it.

6. The Dance Moves Highly influenced by drug use Often outlandish and ridiculous Ex: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ1mWsQNqCI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJDLRCXR2ZM

7. The Hyphy Movement and Stunna Shades

8. Super HyphyDownloads “Super Hyphy” KeakDa Sneak “Feelin’ Myself”, “Get Stupid” and “Thizzle Dance” by Mac Dre (RIP) “Vans” by The Pack “Stupid, Dumb, & Hyphy” by Scweez “Stunna Glasses” by The Federation “Tell Me When To Go” by E-40 “Shaboobalaboopy” and “Ghost Ride It” by MistahFab