so i jus finished watchin a documentary on netflix called PICK UP THE MIC. its about the queer hip hop movement that is slowlii gaining ground here in the U.S. other countries such as London have strong queer hip hop movements but the one in the U.S. is prettii small and under developed compared to our mainstream music industry. the hardest thyng to stomach would have to be the fact the americans are so homophobic still..they love queer ppl when we fit into the roles that they have preset for us..chefs, fashion designers, hair stylists, fashion consultants,etc but when we step into roles that make them uncomfortable they tend to reject us..such as their children, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, or late in lyfe coming out parents, their children's teachers, professional athletes, or rappers. there seems to be a lot of homophobia within the hip hop community..record labels dont want to sign queer artists especiallii not rappers.
rappers are seen and women bashin manlii men..and the idea that one might be queer sets the whole idea of wat a rapper should be out of whack. well in the documentary PICK UP THE MIC the queer hip hop scene is dissected by its pioneers and new comers to the art. its an excellent spotlight for the artists that are showcased and also shows the different perspectives of the artists..those that seek desperatelii to become famous and those the simplii want to send out a message and help queer artists obtain and maintain their voice in the community.
all in all the documentary is shot well and presents a power message of the queer community coming together to create a space for itself where one does not alreadii exist.
for more information on these artist check out these websites;
www.kastrophe.com
www.gayhiphop.com
www.phatfamily.org
..And you know a GOOD amount of those rappers are "suspect." But people do crazy things when they are scared. Everyone knows that. You get used to a lifestyle and no one wants to give up MILLIONS so they keep it in the closet, DL, and under wraps. Because if they EVER came out that's a wrap for them. Hell, If I was a millionaire I'd keep it in the closet, too! Lol.
ReplyDeleteBut what I have an issue with is female rappers.. Well, some. Yeah, men rap about all damn day about sex but when women do it, it just comes off as cheap and desperate for attention. But Missy? That's my girl. Maybe because she presents an air of masculinity with her appearance/ style. I love a woman who goes against gender norms but is still a woman. Kinda like me;)
But who SERIOUSLY kills me is Nicki Minaj. She is nothing but a copy-cat image of Lil Kim who sells not only sex but bisexual sex. I have a real issue with women who think is it okay and cute to be bisexual for the affections of men. Its like they say "Ooh! Look at me! I'm bisexual! Look at what I do!" She appears to use women but not truly love women as she would love a man and that is the issue with most present day bisexual women.. As if bisexuals didn't have enough issues, women objectifying other women in a sexual manner as If they are nothing is equal to what men do to us. But it's worse coming from our own kind. Women kind. It's like when women cheat on their men with women but say it's okay because she's a chick, as if she doesn't count. So can her man go fuck a man?? Hellz no!
Okay, I'm done ranting but people kill me. The music industry kills me. They can do better.