Reggae And Hip Hop: The Power Of Music
REGGAE AND HIP HOP: The Power Of Music
LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction
During this study of research I will review literature regarding the relationship between Reggae and
Hip hop: Focusing on the link between music and culture, showing contrast and comparison between
both movements.
The sources reviewed will evidently outline similarities, in terms of social and economical
influences. Although both movements may demonstrate similarity, they may provide a different outlook
in relation to beliefs, religion and culture.
I will explore this …show more content…
She also analyses the suffering of
extreme deprivation and how identities represented the hip hop movement in the 1970s – 1980s
(p.41). Martha's focus was mainly on photographing people in this era, who created music, dance and
art that became a worlwide movement (p.6). The hip hop files provide an overview of how hip hop culture emerged. From pictures to
interviews, there is clear evidence that the start of hip hop movement consisted of MCing, break
dancing and graffiti in the form of art. It also shows development of the movement and how the youths
would initially invent musical creations to collaborate with artistic work (p.11).
Hip Hop America
This book will give me a clearer insight of understanding the difference between underground and
mainstream hip hop.
Hip Hop America was published in 1998, written by an author named Nelson George. He is a
television producer, author, music and cultural critic, and filmmaker in African-American culture.
Nelson George discusses the musical shift of R&B, whilst also approaching hip hop but with
LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction
During this study of research I will review literature regarding the relationship between Reggae and
Hip hop: Focusing on the link between music and culture, showing contrast and comparison between
both movements.
The sources reviewed will evidently outline similarities, in terms of social and economical
influences. Although both movements may demonstrate similarity, they may provide a different outlook
in relation to beliefs, religion and culture.
I will explore this …show more content…
She also analyses the suffering of
extreme deprivation and how identities represented the hip hop movement in the 1970s – 1980s
(p.41). Martha's focus was mainly on photographing people in this era, who created music, dance and
art that became a worlwide movement (p.6). The hip hop files provide an overview of how hip hop culture emerged. From pictures to
interviews, there is clear evidence that the start of hip hop movement consisted of MCing, break
dancing and graffiti in the form of art. It also shows development of the movement and how the youths
would initially invent musical creations to collaborate with artistic work (p.11).
Hip Hop America
This book will give me a clearer insight of understanding the difference between underground and
mainstream hip hop.
Hip Hop America was published in 1998, written by an author named Nelson George. He is a
television producer, author, music and cultural critic, and filmmaker in African-American culture.
Nelson George discusses the musical shift of R&B, whilst also approaching hip hop but with