Author: wllk
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LINEAR NOTE
The Kenyan hip-hop industry continues to evolve with the many social trends that arise. The appreciation of Black Excellence has recently taken the Black community around the world through a journey of self-reflection and self-appreciation. This trend is particularly seen through the celebration of traditionally Black hairstyles, darker skinned women, and African culture. This is
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Sampa The Great’s Representation of Blackness in “Final Form”
Sampa The Great raps about the process of growth in her 2019 song “Final Form.” The Zambian Australian rapper includes references to ‘Black Power’ and pop culture movies such as the Matrix in the song. At its core, “Final Form” celebrates Blackness. The song’s title implies that the complete acceptance and appreciation of Blackness is
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Cleo IceQueen’s Message in “Dreamers”
“Dreamers” by Cleo IceQueen was released in January 2021. It features Tio Nason and promotes perseverance and hope. The song is primarily sung in Black American slang and its video is black and white, establishing a dream-like mood. The purpose of the song is inspiration with lyrics such as “the word will try to break
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Slap Dee Pays Homage To Zambia in “Mother Tongue”
Zambian hip-hop artist Slap Dee’s newest album “Mother Tongue” celebrates women, love, Zambian culture and Zambian languages. It was released in 2020. Slap Dee glorifies Africa in the song “mother tongue” featuring Daev. He raps, “I rise in an African song/sleeping in an African moon.” These lyrics insinuate the African ‘song’ and ‘moon’ are remarkable.
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Chanda Mbao – The Final Wave (ft. Skales, Jay Rox & Scott) Video Review
“The Final Wave” by Zambian hip hop artist Chanda Mbao featuring Skales, Jay Rox & Scott was released on the 13th of June 2020. The song is primarily performed in English with minor parts being recited in a Zambian local dialect. It is a celebratory song at heart as the artists parade their accomplishments through