Hip Hop African
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This is a blog dedicated to the "African Hip Hop Project". The project will include information on resources and artists that focus on hip hop. The blog is currently being maintained and updated by students in the Hip Hop and Popular Culture in Africa course in the African Studies Department at Howard University.
Hip Hop African
4h ago
Ft. Julia Kimwei & DeCarlo Price This podcast features Julia Kimwei and Decarlo Price. In this episode, we discuss how hip-hop impacts mental health. More so how the content that is prevalent throughout the lyrics promote activities, lifestyles, and substances that can influence the masses. But this episode targets the impression it has on the
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Hip Hop African
8h ago
In a world where female rappers are expected to showcase themselves and their art more provocatively, these women sell by sharing pieces of themselves with their audience and connecting to what makes them who they are. Connecting to their identity as Africans and as women makes their art more impactful, but it is essential to
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Hip Hop African
20h ago
In this episode, Munyang, Vicky and SaVai dive into the notion of “how can gender identity and the negative preconceptions associated with it be converted into beautiful art that touches the hearts of the people ..read more
Hip Hop African
20h ago
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Hip Hop African
20h ago
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Hip Hop African
20h ago
The LQBTQ Takeover African Culture DUA SALEH- Sugar Mama The song “Sugar Mama” by Dua Saleh is a brilliant example of African rap that supports LGBTQ+ inclusion and representation. Saleh skillfully and bravely negotiates the nuanced intersections of gender, sexuality, and identity through their artistic vision. Within a genre that is frequently rooted in hyper-masculinity,
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Hip Hop African
20h ago
A Showcase of the increasingly Queer Voice of Hip-Hop In Africa By Kenneth Gambles The main goal of the mixtape is to celebrate the presence and normalization of LGBTQ+ voices and experiences in African Hip-Hop. To acknowledge and celebrate the people who are coming out and being their truest self in the face of adversity
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Hip Hop African
20h ago
Introduction Alternative hip hop is a subgenre of hip hop music that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a response to the mainstream commercialization and stereotypical themes often associated with hip hop. Alternative hip hop artists typically incorporate elements of other genres such as jazz, funk, rock, electronic, and spoken word into
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Hip Hop African
20h ago
Transcript of introduction:Hello everyone, welcome to my mixtape titled "Rooted: Recognizing African Heritage through Hip Hop." In this mix, we'll explore how African artists honor their roots through their music, whether it's paying homage to their country, hometown, or ancestral traditions .First up, we have "Ethiopia" by Aleywa. This song is a beautiful tribute to
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Hip Hop African
20h ago