Tag: Gentrification
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The UK through the lens of The African diaspora
For this mixtape, I focused on the modern rap scene in the United Kingdom, more specifically England. All of the artists in the mixtape are born to African parents and speak about their struggles living in the UK as young Black people but still being proud of their heritage. Much like the United States, the
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Mixtape: 1st Generation Diasporic Rappers and Their Experiences
In their songs all of these artists explore their identities within the context of the larger societies they live in. Subtextually, all of these artists are rapping about the ways in which their existence as sons and daughters of African parents have affected their ability to relate to those around them. All of these artists
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ENNY’s Incredible Use of Subtle Messaging Through “Same Old”
In just three minutes, ENNY, a British rapper of Nigerian descent, covers toxic relationships, systemic racism, gentrification and mass incarceration through her new single “Same Old”. The song is upbeat and has a catchy melody, so it is easy to overlook all the emotions and meaning which ENNY creatively weaves into the lyrics. Personally, I