The term "hip hop" will be used very lightly in this project because Atlanta's indie scene is very dynamic musically crossing over many genre-barriers and is sometimes even classified by terms such as "Ghettotech", "Industrial" and "New Wave". During my ethnographic process I plan to conduct interviews with those affiliated with the sub-culture, as well as conduct my own studies of the music, fashion, culture related to the scene. I plan to include, a juxtaposition of videos, sounds clips, images, and links that will be important in understanding the lifestyle.
Links to some Atlanta Indie Artists:
http://www.myspace.com/proton2
http://www.myspace.com/cumgitslum
http://www.myspace.com/hollyweerd
http://www.myspace.com/mumsfp
I would be interested to read your analysis with a comparison to another geographic hip-hop scene. Myself being from Michigan, I know that the Detroit scene has always been vibrant yet underrated. Or perhaps even an earlier scene of New York or Chicago to trace some of the historical influence that comes through in Atlanta.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, with so many famous artists having emerged from just one place, I think it would be really interesting to ask people/performers from that location how they perceive the concept of "selling out" and how that influences the hip-hop scene throughout.
Adrian, this looks like a very strong topic, and I expect you already have the background knowledge and personal connections to make it productive (you're from Atlanta, right? will you be home for spring break?). You might want to check out a previous student blog on indie hip hop in Minneapolis for another perspective on mainstream vs. underground values, connections across a scene, etc.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a very interesting topic. I had no idea that so many popular artists were from Atlanta. I'd be curious to know how the artists who "make it big" are perceived in the area, and if they make any efforts to help 'give back' to the Atlanta music community by using their industry connections to help promote other Atlanta artists.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a very interesting topic and has some connections with mine and Gianna's project. I have enjoyed music from many artists originating from the Georgia or more specifically the Atlanta area and would love to know more about them as well as the indie hip-hop scene. I think it will be fun to follow your process through of finding out more on the fashion and other aspects of the subculture. good luck with everything.
ReplyDeleteI am really excited to see where you go with this project. I have never heard of "ghettotech" or "industrial" and am very interested to see what kind of music makes up this indie hip hop genre. Being from Atlanta also I'm sure makes the topic even more interesting for you and your background knowledge will be crucial in this project. Good luck with everything can't wait for the results!
ReplyDeleteAs others have said, this topic sounds really great, and it adds another aspect that it is based in the city where you're from. I'm most excited to find out what you have to say about the fashion and the culture related to the scene--specifically more about what makes hip-hoppers "authentic."
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