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Hip Hop Mun Ikjeom: The Life and Music of Hyun Jin Young.

Authors :
MYOUNG-SUN SONG
Source :
Journal of Popular Music Studies (University of California Press). Mar2023, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p4-19. 16p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article focuses on the early to mid-1990s and the role of artists like Hyun Jin Young and Wawa, Seo Taiji and Boys, and DEUX in introducing hip hop to Korean audiences through the incorporation of rap into mainstream dance music. It highlights the sociocultural and historical conditions that set the backdrop for the rise of Korean hip hop with Korean fans of American hip hop coming together and establishing Korean hip hop as a cultural and artistic entity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15242226
Volume :
35
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Popular Music Studies (University of California Press)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163152941
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1525/jpms.2023.35.1.4