Author: anshujain98
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5 songs that symbolize the African America diaspora and cultural exchange through Hip-Hop
For my mixtape project, I have decided to use Famous and Unforgettable by French Montana, Umrika by Wale, Ojuelegba by Wizkid, and Fall by Davido to demonstrate the theme: African diaspora blending American and African influences in the hip hop industry. The cover art is Wale as a member of the African diaspora embracing his…
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May Peace Be Unto You
Salam Alaykum, the standard Arabic greeting translating to “Peace be unto you,” is the only track on French Montana’s latest album, Montana,with an Arabic title. Additionally, his whole album is one showcasing Montana’s consistent efforts in bridging his Moroccan roots with the music industry. The song begins with a fading angelic voice presenting a cryptic…
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Wale promotes Black Love in Nigeria and America
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known as Wale in the hip hop industry, represents his Nigerian heritage and upbringing in America through his music. He was born in Washington D.C., however his parents made sure to make him no stranger to his Nigerian roots and culture. Wale states, “I look at myself as a black man…
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The Voice of Women
“Hip hop taught me how to be strong and how to face men, even if they are bigger than you.”-Soultana Soultana is a prominent Moroccan rapper and one of the first Arab woman in the field addressing the patriarchy and gender obstacles through her music. She joined the hip hop industry in search of respect…
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Staying true to your roots even in FAME
Morrocan rapper French Montana releases ‘Famous’ in his second studio album, Jungle Rules. He starts the music video with the title of the song in Arabic script, showcasing the relation of his song with his ethnic roots as Arabic is the official language of Morocco. His message in this video is a powerful one: Never…
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French Montana’s unforgettable promise
Karim Kharbough, better known as French Montana in the hip hop industry, is an extremely accomplished Moroccan rapper, CEO of Cocaine Records, and an esteemed member of Maybach Music group. Born in Morocco, at the age of 13, Karim and his family moved to the South Bronx in New York City in search of better…