Hip-Hop Culture in Iraq: Emergence, Art, and Music

Hip-hop emerged in 1970s New York as an outlet for young ethnic minorities. They utilised the mediums of clothing, graffiti, dance, and music to speak out and express themselves. The movement’s crossover into Iraq within the past twenty years is no different. After facing decades of oppression and injustice, young Iraqis have opted to find a voice amidst the violence and corruption that has been afflicting their society through hip-hop culture. Using elements of art, fashion, and predominantly music in the form of rap songs, these visionaries attempt to tell their stories and the daily hardships they face, alongside the hopes they have for a better and more stable future.

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