When we ask people, what is rhythm? The usual definition one might think of would be that of primary emphasis in music and poetry. It could also be defined as the act of harming or defeating someone. But rhythm isn't just about the flow of music or hitting another person. The beat is also a type of expression, whether it's in writing, music or art, it's about being free or having the freedom to do what you put your mind to. It’s all about disaffection and non-conformity. Beat is about being yourself and not being forced to conform to society's standards of living. Beat is about breaking boundaries, opening up and freeing yourself. Beat began in the early 1950s with a group of writers who wrote about post-war cultural phenomena that have inspired many people to this day. The meaning and purpose of the beat has also evolved and changed over the years. When the beat was first introduced in the 1950s, it was a big deal. Beat writers were then considered different, excluded and neglected. This sparked an ab movement...