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Sunday, December 19, 2010

British rappers criticise Jay-Z

 


The UK Hip hop scene is not amused with Jay Z’s visit to the White House. Wasn't Hip Hop about fighting the power? Apparently things have changed according to British rappers Akala and Lowkey. "Is hip hop serving power, or is hip hop challenging power," that is question. And, "if the US government loves the same rappers as you love, you have to question whose interests are those rappers serving. “

In a conversations three British minds (Akala, Lowkey and Saul Williams) discuss the current state of hip-hop and it's misguided use by the youth of today. They underline the various struggles in making music as an independent artist.

 

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i fully respect the uk artists' concerns & their courage is commendable. however, the unique relationship btwn obama & the african-descended community - as it relates to music & his global influence - should be noted.

let us be clear: jay-z did not big up george w. 50 cent did. do we want 2 die trying 2 get rich? jay-z's visit demonstrates hip hop is powerful.

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