Cultural production of Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop started off during the 1970s in the urban African American communities of New York City. It revolutionized the world with its uniqueness and authenticity. According to Michael Eric Dyson, hip-hop culture is the most explosive, engaging, and controversial form of American pop culture to find global circulation and acclaim in the last quarter century, and is worthy of serious critique and investigation (Dyson, 2004, p. 399).
The inner city of New York became the heart of Hip-Hop explosion and globalization. Rappers like Jay-Z made songs bout New-York depicted for their audience bout the city. In collaboration with Alicia Keys Jaz –Z depicts the urban setting of New York city and lives of people living there in song, “Empire state of Mind”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UjsXo9l6I8

In the song , Jay Z says “welcome to the Melting pot, corners where we selling rock Africa Bambaataa shit, home of the hip-hop”. This shows the culural production of Hip-Hop originating in New York, spreading the word bout its glamour. That if you come to New-York it will give you this sense that you can succedd and become the next big star . Cultural production of Hip-Hop through famous songs like”Empire State of Mind” aid to the globalization of Hip-Hop for a better understanding and coexistence in the region.

Question: Do you think Cultural production of Hip-Hop helps the community? Is the society getting any benefit from songs like that?
Capitalism by Meron Yisak

Capitalism can be define as accumulation of wealth and we could think as it is an exchange of goods. As a result it is a way of becoming rich and powerful. Some Hip Hip songs send out messages about getting money and becoming very rich. some video clips show rappers showing of there jewelry and cars that not even out on the street yet. For instance the song " 5 start chick" by Yo Gotti ft. Gucci Mane, Trina and Nicki Minaj fits in this category. The song mentions " gucci mane got 9 cars, ima 5 star" and " pay ha bills, get ha hair fixed, might even pay ha rent" and "dha way she give it to me best money i eva spent." In this song the rapper is saying he got more money, cars and call himself a supper star. As a result he has more power and gets women because he spends more money on them.
More over the rappers says " she a natural born hustla, she aint chasin no sukas, on a mission for a real nigga, so ya cars nd ya jewley dat she really dnt excite." This shows that women are more attracted to materials and chooses to be with a man who has more money and be able to spend on them. So he has to get more money in order the women to choose him. In general this song sounds being in the hip hop industry is all about making money and be powerful to do and get what every you want. Am not saying that most rap songs are all about money but this song and others such as " Lemonade" by Gucci Mane talk about getting money from the beginning to an end. This kinds of rap songs send out message to people Hip Hop industry becomes all bout getting money, be able to do what ever you want and if you have everything you get a fine women.

Here is the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04IyUQdOCaw