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Configa · 17th April 2005, 08:31 PM

Hi,

I have been given some research consultancy work to do on Hip Hop/and or/Grime's influence on young people. It's been okayed to do this on-line due to travelling restrictions and cost. I'm looking for a group of young people (ideally 16-24) who have been HEAVILY influenced by this music. My work will ideally look at the influence of lyrics, and the persona of MC's, and whether this has had any influence on today's youth, and WHY. I'm hoping to get more along the lines of direct views and experiences, rather than what 'others do'. I also want to establish links between styles of clothing/labels/fashion on status.

I'm specifically looking for working class kids from inner city areas in this instance (My own PhD incorporates much more...But this is a very specific remit in this case). I'm also looking for people from a variety of ethnicities.

In a nut-shell I want to take part in some conversations that identify the place and importance of the music/culture of either Hip Hop or Grime on young people's everyday lives. I'm looking for input from direct participants, rather than observers.

If you want to take part then please e.mail me at

configa@gmail.com

and we'll organise a time/date for interview (via MSN)

Theres very little academic literature on Hip Hop and certainly NONE on Grime...So this is very much treading new waters.

Many Thanks.

configa@gmail.com

P.S If any mod can make this a sticky for a short while then that would be MUCH appreciated.

17th April 2005, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Configa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3	Research on Hip Hop/ Grime Hi, I have been given some research consultancy work to do on Hip Hop/and or/Grime's influence on young people. It's been okayed to do this on-line due to travelling restrictions and cost. I'm looking for a group of young people (ideally 16-24) who have been HEAVILY influenced by this music. My work will ideally look at the influence of lyrics, and the persona of MC's, and whether this has had any influence on today's youth, and WHY. I'm hoping to get more along the lines of direct views and experiences, rather than what 'others do'. I also want to establish links between styles of clothing/labels/fashion on status. I'm specifically looking for working class kids from inner city areas in this instance (My own PhD incorporates much more...But this is a very specific remit in this case). I'm also looking for people from a variety of ethnicities. In a nut-shell I want to take part in some conversations that identify the place and importance of the music/culture of either Hip Hop or Grime on young people's everyday lives. I'm looking for input from direct participants, rather than observers. If you want to take part then please e.mail me at configa@gmail.com and we'll organise a time/date for interview (via MSN) Theres very little academic literature on Hip Hop and certainly NONE on Grime...So this is very much treading new waters. Many Thanks. configa@gmail.com P.S If any mod can make this a sticky for a short while then that would be MUCH appreciated.