The politics of Hip Hop
Article Abstract:
George Martinez, the first Hip Hop MC to get elected to political office in New York, United States talks about the three stages in the development of Hip-Hop, the cultural emergence stage, the social creation stage and the political stage. The third stage is the recognition of the power to effect electoral outcomes.
Publication Name: Socialism and Democracy
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0885-4300
Year: 2004
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Get into the G.A.ME: the grassroots artistEs movement
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James, Lawrence talks about the G.A.ME. Grassroots Artists Movement that he established which organizes the Hip-Hop artists and helps them understand their valuable and strategic position. It is mobilizing people around healthcare and organizing shows for artist to perform and earn money.
Publication Name: Socialism and Democracy
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0885-4300
Year: 2004
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