Subcultures—for many—are where the themes of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are manifested. However, ideas curated in community may become distorted once a subculture grows—leaving the original purpose lost forever. But, how can a subculture maintain its essence while acquiring authority?
In 2018, Hip-Hop officially surpassed Rock as the most popular genre in the US. But many, understand Hip-Hop as so much more, and unlike many black art forms of the past, it’s continued to grow in success and social impact. What started as a political movement, over the years, has managed to retain its political stance and with this newfound acknowledgement, Hip-Hop still manages to teach, inspire, and embolden black communities. Giving a voice to the voiceless.
CAPSTONE PROJECT, FORM ONE: FASHION
Inspired by The Soulquarians , a neo soul and alternative hip hop-informed musical collective formed in the late 1990’s and continued into the early 2000s
CAPSTONE PROJECT, FORM ONE: FASHION
Lyrics from The 6th Sense by Common
CAPSTONE PROJECT, FORM TWO: POSTER
Lyrics from XXX by Kendrick Lamar
CAPSTONE PROJECT, FORM THREE: VIDEO