What concept(s) and theoretical framework(s) from the readings can help us better under the song(s) selected?
What concept(s) and theoretical framework(s) from the readings can help us better under the song(s) selected?
July 27, 2020 Comments Off on What concept(s) and theoretical framework(s) from the readings can help us better under the song(s) selected? Uncategorized Assignment-helpHip hop music and its messages cannot be separated from its historically specific social conditions from which has influenced its development. We can see representations of the politics, ideology and social movements best through the lyrical content of the song. For this assignment, you will choose to analyze one hip hop song of your choice that depicts the function and/or role of the state and its relationship to Black, the Caribbean and Latinx communities. Using at least three of the readings we have covered in class, you will critically reflect and contextualize lyrics from any song(s) of your choice and then illustrate how it reflects social, political and economic conditions. 4 pages minimum.1) Describe the song (who, what, where, when was it recorded).2) Who is the intended audience of this song(s)?3) How does this song(s) represent societal conditions? 4) how do the lyrics articulate the role of resistance, counter-culture and the state? 5) What question(s) does this piece provoke?6) What concept(s) and theoretical framework(s) from the readings can help us better under the song(s) selected? Please remember to Incorporate ideas from the readings to explain this media, cite page numbers when possible. If you choose to attach the media piece this will not be included in the total 4 page minimum. Please avoid using moralistic language and judging the work(s) as simply “good” or “bad”. Again, 4 pages minimum (not including media image).Song: “Changes” -Tupac Shakurhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwFb5-mygJghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9KxbaSU-Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn3lkp7IHQw