Análisis del discurso del rap en la cultura hip hop y su vinculación con la libertad de expresión en Quito.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to analyze the rap discourse as part of hip hop culture and its connection with freedom of expression in Quito. The study methodology responded to a qualitative approach that was framed in critical and documentary analysis based on the identification of the discourse of rap lyrics and its connection with freedom of expression, in order to make visible how the concepts of freedom of expression are inserted into hip hop culture, especially rap. For this, two experts of the genre, Crauler and Difraz, were interviewed. The main results allowed us to know that his lyrics demonstrate the reality that is constantly lived in society, in the streets, related to the themes of violence, theft, injustice, the disinterest of the dominant classes, configuring against the discourses of power, dominance, class differences, with a rebellious, direct, fearless message, identifying the problem of the marginal and social inequality, through freedom of expression. The direct criticism of politicians, power structures and police practices demonstrates the bold exercise of freedom of expression in the context of hip hop, so they do manifest such freedom of expression. Finally, his lyrics express freedom of expression in the face of discriminatory acts, social inequality, political criticism, defense of marginalized groups among other aspects of sociopolitical relevance.