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The Values of Independent Hip-Hop in the Post-Golden Era : Hip-Hop's Rebels.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Vito, Christopher.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2019.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contents
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Abstract
  • Overview of Research
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Relations of Domination and Culture
  • Oppositional Consciousness and Social Movement Activism
  • Previous Research on the History of Hip-Hop Culture
  • Politics of Hip-Hop Culture
  • The Fall of the Golden Era
  • Resistance from the Underground
  • The Role of Race and Gender in Hip-Hop
  • Racial Inequality and the Perpetuation of Racial Stereotypes
  • What Is "Real" Hip-Hop?
  • Another Claim at Authenticity via Glocalization
  • Is It an All-Male World?
  • Oppositional Consciousness
  • The Message in the Music and the Formation of Oppositional Consciousness
  • What Can the Message Do for You?
  • Hip-Hop Activism
  • The Future of Hip-Hop?
  • Data and Methodology
  • Content Analysis of Independent Hip-Hop Lyrics
  • Interviews with Independent Hip-Hop Listeners
  • Overview of Major Findings
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Just Say No to the Majors: Independent Hip-Hop Culture
  • Abstract
  • Resistance to the "Majors"
  • Resistance to Mainstream Artists Who "Sell Out"
  • Resistance to Major Radio Stations
  • Rejection of Interactions with Record Labels
  • Fighting Back Against the Majors
  • Creation of Independent Labels and Culture
  • Rejection and Rebellion Against the Majors
  • Independent Hip-Hop as an Alternative Culture
  • For the "Love" of the Music Regardless of Money
  • "Keeping It Real"
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3 Just Say No to 360s: Hip-Hop's Claim of Economic Exploitation
  • Abstract
  • The "Takeover" Part I: Independent Artists Claim Exploitation by the Majors
  • The Beginnings: Major Labels Corporatize Hip-Hop and Its Music
  • Major Label Contracts: A Site of Economic Exploitation
  • Artist Development Contracts
  • 360 Degree Contracts.
  • The "Takeover" Part II: How Major Record Labels Reached Every Corner of the Industry
  • Advances and Forwards
  • Control of Copyright
  • Artistic Direction and Relations with A&amp
  • R
  • Touring, Merchandise, and Advertising Deals
  • Radio/Media Outlets and Press
  • The Resistance: An Age Old Story Made New for Hip-Hop
  • The Cycle of the Indies
  • The Changing Nature of the Industry
  • The Resistance: An Economic and Political Message?
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4 The Death of Indie Hip-Hop?: The Blurry Lines Between the Majors and Independent Hip-Hop
  • Abstract
  • Perceived Distinctions Between the Majors and Independent Hip-Hop
  • Record Label Matters?
  • What's Behind the Label?
  • What Is "Real" Hip-Hop?
  • What's Race, Class, and Gender Got to Do with It?
  • The Blurry Lines Between the Mainstream and Indies
  • Mixed Space Between the Majors and Indies
  • The Changing Nature of Hip-Hop's Indie Movement
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 5 Conclusions and Implications
  • Abstract
  • Important Implications
  • Research Implications
  • Implications for the Hip-Hop Community
  • Future Research
  • References
  • Appendix A
  • Appendix B
  • Appendix C
  • References
  • Index.

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