Question

Hip Hop

Answer the following questions in approximately 150 words per answer:

1. Is it 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? Use the Osumare text to support your answer.

—> http://www.academia.edu/8563515/Global_Hip-Hop_and_The_African_Diaspora

2. Has the commodification of rap limited it's impact as a vehicle for global social change and resistance? Why or Why not? Please answer citing references from both the readings and the movie.

—> http://www.justusleaguerecords.com/220Readings/Mitchell-2000-Intro-GlobalNoise.pdf

Answer 1

1. 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.

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.

2. According to my view, No, 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.