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Hip hop

Hip-hop has become a global phenomenon because of what Osumare refers to as “connective marginalities;” aspects of the culture that resonates with youth regardless of their nation of origin (267). Despite the presence of connective marginalities, hip-hop consistently undergoes transformations to fit the social contexts of a particular area.

In the 1980s, Black youth in Britain participated in a series of riots in opposition to the poor conditions they were facing (including lack of employment, few educational opportunities, and racial profiling by police). The situation they faced seems almost the same as the racial injustices faced by blacks in the U.S.

Look at the videos posted below, then using this week’s readings and film write a brief post describing why Musical Youth’s “Pass the Dutchie” may have resonated with Afro-British youth more than Public Enemy’s “Fight the

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PaoLy7PHwk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFtLONl4cNc

Solution

Answer:

According to my view, yes it is possible for hip hop/rap to \"fully develop\" in a social/political climate where discussion of race is considered taboo such as in Cuba or Brazil.

It connected African culture and society to the west. Hip/hop is one of the most popular dance/music forms which created large impact across the world. Hip/hop is unique in another way because it connects people from different races, communities, societies across the globe from Asia to Europe and Africa to America. That is why it’s become a medium to oppose against cultural and racial discrimination in U.S, and poverty and unemployment in U.K.

On the other hand, rap/hip-hop genre of music considered as one of the most aggressive and violence promoting music genre because: Mostly it contains violent and female degrading lyrics.

It promotes the use of drugs, alcoholism, and violent behaviour.

the commodification of rap does not limit its impact as a vehicle for global social change and resistance. Because Hip-hop and Rap genre of music is also supporting and influence teenagers in a positive manner because all the rap music is not same. There are lots of artists making very positive and motivational music albums. They also raise the social, political, and cultural issues.