continuities and changes to the popular culture Flashcards
HH was at beginning?
a voice for an oppressed community (young black people)
by becoming a global industry, major changes in terms of?
content, perception and accessibility
3 major eras of evolution in HH?
old school the golden age, and the modern era
old school HH culture?
voice to issues surrounding the youth
Golden Age culture?
- politically and socially charged lyrics
- emergence of gangsta rap
- increasing commercialization of rap
modern era?
less social message style of rap and more emphasis on materialistic and hedonistic ideals, ‘bling’
what is changing?
cultural identity of HH
what are people (caucasian men) using HH as means to dispel?
myths that being young and white in American means an easy life.
continuities: lyrics and graffiti?
generally reflect social issues
continuities: of art?
rhyming of continuous beats, graffiti, and breakdancing
continuities: artists?
often do not have any professional training in music, art or dance
continuities: enable ppl?
to feel connected to culture or community
continuities: controversial?
rap lyrics continue to cause debate among groups within society
changes: content of lyrics?
gangsta rap uses racial, misogynistic and homophobic language
changes: graffiti/street art?
become commercialised and is gaining acceptance in some areas
