Rap music in the Republic of Moldova: some reflections
Rap music in the Republic of Moldova: some reflections

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to reveal some features of hip-hop (rap) compositions appeared in the Republic of Moldova during the first two decades of the 21st century. Studying the most representative examples of Moldovan rap, such as “O şosea din Europa” created by Kapushon and Guz, “Laminat” by Mani and others, the author reveals different approaches to the sound part of rap works, offering individual sound concepts. The compositions written by Moldovan rappers translate both universal features of this aesthetic phenomenon and local features that evoke a lively response of the rap followers in Moldova. Besides protest, social criticism and eclectics of rap compositions, one can observe a strong influence of rap aesthetics and style on national pop music. The most representative example is “Carla’s Dream” creation, which demonstrates a successful interaction of poetical and sound discourse of rap with other stylistic sources. In this sense, hits “Anti-CSD” and “Eroina/ Sub pielea mea” are studied.

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