DOC 3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: African Diaspora, Universal Zulu Nation, Counterhegemony
11 Apr 2017
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How capitalism underdeveloped hip hop: a people"s history of political rap (part 1) Many people mistakenly narrowly define hip-hop as a particular style of music. Influenced heavily by the economically and socially oppressed ghettos as well as last generation"s desire for liberation and the street gangs that filled in the void they left. Organic explosion of the pent-up, creative energies of america"s forgotten youth. The way you walk, the way you talk, the way you look, the way you communicate. Each component presents its own unique history, heroes, and tales of resistance. Acts as a distinct piece of a larger puzzle. Rap is the act of speaking poetically and rhythmically over the beat". Born from the ashes of a community devastated by a capitalist economic system and racist government officials. Difference between commodified songs and albums pumped out by the mainstream rap industry and the creativity and resistance in the underground movement.
