...in Sri Lanka is interesting. I'm not going to go in depth but just talk about the thing that prompted this blog. I just saw a Sri Lankan music video which obviously is indicative of the growing interest in hip-hop and other 'western' musical trends. Unfortunately I feel that its influence comes from the gimmicky commercial success that hip-hop has enjoyed rather than the means of expression that spawned a hugely significant social movement that forms it's foundations, or at least what I perceive them to be.
I'm reminded of Blackthought's words: "The true principles of hip-hop have been forsaken, its all contractual and about money making" which were written many years ago, however I wonder if perhaps this commercial exposure will prompt a few to look deeper into the vibrant and great history of this art-form in which case perhaps its not a bad thing? Though its far from an ideal representation of hip-hop...
Are there any 'headz' out there who know what I'm talking about???
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No not really, can you eloborate?
I can't 'eloborate', I could 'elaborate' but I won't...
Did you enjoy the song?
And is it popular?
It was ok, didn't really flick my switch. I think its probably quite popular amongst a minority of affluent youth...
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