This year has seen heightened controversy over the relationship between rap music and youth violence in urban areas, especially London. ‘Drill’ – a type of gangsta rap known for striking a pose of menace and alienation, set to sparse yet catchy minor-keyed beats – has replaced ‘grime’ as the main focus for concern and condemnation. […]
Lost in translation? Rap music and racial bias in the courtroom
By Eithne Quinn Filed Under: All posts, Ethnicity Posted:
