Blog IV - Unit IV - Summer '17

We finalized this unit by critically interrogating the current state of Hip-Hop.  Our authors all seemed to agree that Hip-Hop isn't dead, but needs redirection.  Many argue that while independent Hip-Hop exists, it isn't accessible to the masses.  So, let's finish this unit by reflecting on this, and sharing what resonated the most from all of the units.

Due: Fri., 6/23/17 by 11:59pm EST.

Unit III-Blog III.Summer 17

 

Over the past few weeks, we dialogued about old and current topics in HH. We've discussed provocative issues such as: depression, suicide and death.  We began with TuPac and are now unpacking place-based identities, such as the stereotypes perpetuating the dichotomy between the North and South in Hip-Hop.  So, I ask you to share what real life sh*t from HH resonates with you the most and why? Be sure to include an image, audio, song lyrics or video (if applicable) to help emphasize your selection.

Due: Thurs., 6/15/17 by 11:59pm.

Unit II - Blog Post II.Summer 17

Hetero and homonormative are two tenets we interrogated during this unit.  We also examined queerness in HH. Several of you learned about black masculine's "unwritten" urinal rule as well as the dap or butt slapping as "queer."  We shared, debated, laughed, and disagreed.  This unit usually challenges you the most in thinking "differently."  As we finish, we discussed the ladies.  From Jean Grae and Lil Kim to Nicki Minaj as well as "pimps" like Snoop, Iceberg Slim, and Ice-T who appear somewhat "feminized" in their queer performativity as metrosexuals, yet whose undeniable patriarchal manipulation and domination of women remain problematic.  So, I ask - will Hip-Hop have a future without the continued hypersexualization of women?  Why or why not? (Please remember to follow the blog rubric found on the syllabus)

Due: Thurs., 6/15/17 by 11:59pm