A rap thing

Article Abstract:

The emergence of rap as a protest from a generation that faced betrayal of promises made, white-wing resurgence and survival of the fittest is discussed. While it is lauded as an authentic expression of people with ancient African oral traditions, the fact that some rap is an expression of materialism is deplored.

African culture

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Up from hustling: power, plantations, and the Hip-Hop Mogul

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Several aspects of the Hip-Hop Mogul phenomenon are scrutinized by focusing on the industry's most visible icon, Russell Simmons. It is felt that Simmons has emerged as the prototypical post-modern black gatekeeper, with the vision and the wealth to state his ideology in different forms of media.

Simmons, Russell

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Hip-Hop white wash: the impact of Eminem on rap music and music industry economics

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Eminem's rise to fame and his derogatory statements are examined in a socio-historical framework. It is felt that the fact that Eminem is white has given his career access to resources, opportunities and outlets that black rap artists who are equally gifted cannot have.

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