El rap: arte musical urbano en Cali

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to analyze how the cultural practices are performed by rappers, which took place in the city of Santiago de Cali. The aim was to study how rappers are characterized, identify cultural practices and analyze the lyrics of their songs in relation to their lifestyle. This investigation was carried out because they wanted to understand the social, political and cultural problems that surrounded these young rappers and how they saw a way to make these situations visible through this musical genre. Over time young rappers began to develop social processes in their own sectors, encouraging the youth population to see this musical genre as an opportunity to get ahead in their lives. To carry out this research project we used the qualitative methodology based on experience, through ethnography, observation and using instruments such as, the interview through categories of analysis, life stories and message analysis sheets by Daniel Pietro. With this, it was possible to conclude that rappers are characterized by the culture they live in their daily life and the lifestyle that is part of their daily life