Emo originated in the 1980s as a subgenre of hardcore punk. Emo music and fashion is typically stereotyped as expressing emotions like depression through lyrics, poetry, and a style including layered black hair and band t-shirts. Emo artists include My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and Paramore.

2. •The correct definition for ‘Emo’ is ‘Emotive Hardcore and
is a sub genre of hardcore punk which originated in the
1980s. Later in the 1990s emo artists formed in the United
states and influenced the music industry, as record labels
then began to specialise in that style.
•Emo’s today are stereotyped as being depressed, alone
and misunderstood by the world. They usually express
their true emotions through poetry and music.
•Emo’s also have a stereotyped appearance to them, this
is shown through the: Music Appreciation
Hair- layered and dyed, preferably black with highlights, Emo is a rock music genre,
can vary form short cropped hair to straight, long hair, usually emo’s can rock along
Clothes- skinny jeans and black band T-Shirts as well as a with a bass, guitar and a
few bright tops, violin, sometimes they can
Shoes- black and white converses or Vans, you can turn their own poetry in to
customise them with neon laces, and finally … songs. Good examples of Emo
Accessories- Hair Bows, Band Wrist bands and Head
Music are in the following:
Bands in black and few colourful ones. Band Badges, My Chemical Romance,
rubber bracelets and studded bags and belts.
•Emos are also stereotyped for self harming them selves
Fall Out Boy and
due to their depression. Paramore.

3. •Hip Hop originated in the African American and Latino American
communities of New York City during the late 1970s. DJ Africa
Bambaataa is known as the one who outlined Hip Hop culture
with:Rap (spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics which is a primary
ingredient in Hip Hop music), DJ (someone who selects and plays
recorded music for an audience), Break dancing (a style of dance),
Graffiti Writing and Beat Boxing (vocal percussion).
•The stereotyped dress sense belonging to Hip Hop lovers is similar
to the early 1980s form of dress, including:
Clothes- Slim fit denim jeans, vintage style t-shirts, sport coats and
zipper hoodies,
Shoes- trainers made by named brands like Nike, Addidas and
Vans,
Hair- tend to have short hair as well as long hair (influenced by
artists), Hip Hop lovers tend to
listen to:
Accessories- belts, biker chains, diamond jewellery, gold jewellery
• Eminem
and big glasses.
•The Hip hop dress sense is influenced by Hip Hop artists them • Missy Elliott
selves, as some have started their own clothing line, for example:
• P Diddy
Kimora Lee Simmons (Baby Phat), Eminem (Shady Limited) and
Nelly (Apple Bottom Jeans).

4. •In the 1960s in the United Kingdom, Rockers
were a term associated with motorcycle riding
youths. In the 1960s Rockers were also called
greasers or grease, an offensive term called by
mods and skinheads.
•Rockers today are always misunderstood with
emos when it comes to fashion and music, but
they do have their own unique styles which
differentiate their social groups.
•Rockers usually wear:
Shirts - Band T-Shirts or Striped T-Shirts,
Trousers - Baggy or Tight pants,
Jackets - Black leather Jacket, Plain Hoodies or
Denim Jackets, Clearly obvious, Rockers tend to
listen to rock music ranging
Hair Style – Different hair cuts ranging from long
from:
hair to short hair,
Shoes - Converse, Vans, Boots or Trainers, Marilyn Manson,
Accessories – Spiked or Studded Wristbands, Linkin Park and
pinned badges and black or patterned scarves.
Evanescence.
Most rockers are usually identified by their black
eye liner.

5. •The Goth subculture first started in the United kingdom
during the early 1980s in the gothic rock scene, which
was a result of the post-punk genre. The Goth tribe has
survived much longer compared to the other sub
cultures belonging to that era, and has continued to
evolve since then.
•The Goth tribe was influenced by gothic literature,
horror films and was linked to the BDSM culture which is
a role play of experiences of pain and tension.
•Gothic fashion is labelled as dark and moody, this is
shown through their:
Hair- dyed black hair,
Clothes- black period styled clothing borrowed from the
Elizabethan, Victorian, Medieval and Renaissance times
which often express religious imagery such as crucifixes
and ankhs, Goths tend to listen to:
Shoes- black boots and • The Cure,
Accessories- silver piercings, spiked jewellery, black •The Sisters of Mercy and
eyeliner, black fingernails and dark makeup contrasting
against pale skin. •Bauhaus.
Goths fashion is sometimes confused with Heavy Metal
fashion.

6. •Grime is a genre of urban music which first
materialised in East London in England during the late
1990s to the early 2000s.
•Grime is in fact a development of:
garage,
dance hall and
hip hop.
• Grime has it’s own sense of fashion, including:
Clothes- bright coloured hoodies, bright sport jackets,
baggy t-shirts with lettering, baggy jeans,
Hair- cut short or long, sometimes braided and usually
put back, Examples of Grime Artists are:
Shoes- bright trainers and • Dizzee Rascal,
Accessories- baseball cap, silver, gold and colourful • Lady Sovereign and
jewellery e.g. rings, chains and bracelets.
• Tinchy Strider.
•Many performers demonstrated their skills on the UK
Pirate Radio, achieving underground success before
becoming famous on the mainstream.

7. •Pop first came about in the mid 1950s which was a softer
form of rock n roll and rock music in general. It focused on
targeting the youth market through relatively short and
simple love songs. Even though pop still has the basic
pop elements from the 50s, it has started to grasp
influences from other forms of popular music, (for
example, rock music), advancing and producing new
variations on existing themes.
•When it comes to pop, there is a stereotype that pop is
mainly very girly, targeting females more then males,
examples of this is reflected through pop fashion:
Clothes- a lot of pinks and purples reflected through t-
shirts, dresses and skirts, also has other bright colours
such as blue, yellow and red, Pop lovers usually listen
to:
Hair- the stereotype look is blonde but pop has now
introduced brunettes as well as other hair colours, hair is • Britney Spears,
also stereotyped as being long and wavy,
• Justin Timberlake and
Shoes- high heals are popular, and
• Hannah Montana.
Accessories- a lot of jewellery in diamonds and silver, also
hair bands and colourful belts.
•Like most tribes, pop fashion is influenced by pop artists.

8. •RNB short for Rhythm and Blues is a genre of
popular African American music which originated in
the 1940s. The term was used by recording
companies to describe African American Artists
when urban, rocking, jazz based music with a heavy
persistent beat was becoming popular.
•RNB has had a variety of meanings including:
electric blues, gospel and soul music (1960s),
Soul and Funk (1970s) and
Contemporary RNB (1980s).
•RNB includes fashion such as: Examples of RNB Artists
are:
Clothes- black, white, chocolate, red are
sophisticated colours worn as dresses, waist coats, • Beyonce Knowles,
slim jeans and shirts,
• Ne-Yo and
Hair- a lot of variety of hairstyles which are all clean
cut, • Mariah Carey.
Shoes- women- high healed shoes and for men- black
sleek shoes, and
Accessories- diamond jewellery and simple belts.

9. •Heavy Metal is a genre of rock music that appeared in the
United States and the United Kingdom in the late 1960s and
the early 1970s. Heavy Metal has blues rock and psychedelic
rock roots which developed a unique sound through highly
amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats
and overall loudness.
•Heavy metal lovers are sometimes confused with Gothic
fashion, but in fact, they have their own distinct style:
Clothes- blue jeans, black t-shirts with logos of metal bands,
black leather or jean jackets (gaudy clothing)
Hair- down the back long hair has been distinguished as the
most crucial feature of metal fashion, (performers usually
wore long, dyed, hairspray teased hair),
Shoes- black boots, and
Examples of Heavy Metal Music
Accessories- chains, metal studs, headbands, jewellery,
are:
skulls, leather and crosses.
Heavy Metal Artists are most recognised for their use of • Slipknot,
makeup, including: lip stick and eyeliner against pale skin.
• Led zeppelin and
•Heavy metal Artists are familiar in engaging in physical
gestures when performing, such as head banging. • Deep Purple.