Conquering the hip-hop music world has never been an easy feat. However, hip-hop has come a long way from the days when Kurtis Blow became the first rapper to sign a deal with a major record label. Since its 1970s New York roots, hip-hop has gone on a worldwide journey, leaving its undeniable stamp in regions across the globe. From the west coast, we know Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s Death Row slang when we hear it. Down south, Outkast and Goodie MOB’s Dungeon Family twang is unmistakable.