Date of Award
Spring 5-6-2012
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
African-American Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Sarita K. Davis
Second Advisor
Dr. Lakeyta Bonnette
Third Advisor
Dr. Jonathon Gayles
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore how conscious rap is used as a form of activism. Interviews of conscious rappers based in Atlanta, GA were used to understand this relationship. In order to complete this investigation, ten unsigned conscious rappers were given a series of questions to explore their involvement as activist; some of these artist were also recruited based on affiliations with political organizations based in Atlanta, GA. By gathering interviews from conscious rappers who consider their music as a form of activism, scholars of African American Studies may further understand the role of music and political activism when mobilizing the African American and minority communities.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/2766652
Recommended Citation
Mohammed-Akinyela, Ife J., "Conscious Rap Music: Movement Music Revisited A Qualitative Study of Conscious Rappers and Activism." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/2766652