Introduction
American popular culture was greatly influenced by hip-hop. It is more than just music to them; it positively impacted the United States. Hip-hop has come a long way since it first emerged and has gained much popularity in countries other than the United States. This media style has become so pervasive that it has taken control of our cultural landscape. Hip-hop music and culture spoke for a whole generation (Penglase, 2011). As the youth of most non-U.S. countries work to shape the culture according to their national and cultural identities, its influence quickly expands.
Discussion
Hip-hop evolved into a medium through which social and political ideals could be expressed and a reflection of actuality. Since more people can compose music and get involved due to the proliferation of hip-hop, individuals are now more inclined to communicate their opinions and find solutions to their problems (Penglase, 2011). This is an indication that hip-hop has a medium of communication the society.
A consistent characteristic links all instances of hip-hop together, regardless of the country or place in which it was created. This is the voice of the progressive-minded youth movement (Penglase, 2011). This voice encourages artists and listeners alike to adopt a model of youth identity and transform it into their sounds and ideas to give it its unique spin.
The majority of the showcased hip-hop featured American artists and songs. Still, this opened the door for young Afro-Brazilians to start making their version of the music. As a result, hip-hop became a vehicle through which young people in the United States and Brazil could convey feelings of optimism and self-expression (Penglase, 2011). They use this genre as a springboard to get through their day-to-day challenges. In American hip-hop, the perspectives of sexism, alienation, drug use, and violence against women are common.
Conclusion
In conclusion, hip-hop in Brazil encourages personal growth and the pursuit of other interests through various aspects of hip-hop, such as break dancing, deejaying, and graffiti. Hip-hop in Brazil brings attention to socioeconomic problems and inequalities within the black community (Penglase, 2011). In contrast, American hip-hop seeks to improve the condition of the black population in the United States.
Reference
Penglase, B. (2011). Ideologies of marginality in Brazilian hip hop. By Derek Pardue. The Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology, 16(1), 223-225.