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I didn't find this useful in terms of adding any elements that would be specifically useful in my dissertation

when reading this I discovered that the research was quite outdated for my essay focusing on the present- day, so it's difficult to find what would be relevant

I was uncertain on how useful this would be so I gave it a chance. I found it helpful in giving me background context in how African- Americans continue to be opressed and discrimminated against along with how this was done by the government. I have taken notes, so will incorporate some elements for context if I see fit

Although this film is fictional, it is also based on true events in the Bronx, 1970s. I was hoping it would help me in seeing whether their was initial criticism from the introduction of rap music, unfortunately it focused more on the careers of the main characters and gangs rather than mainstreams reaction to the start up of rap- which is what I was hoping for

There's more articles than expected on this, however, i would have preferred to have theory- backed research looking into the source of this. The closest thing to 'theory' examining this is a book named 'Black Beauty' but 'blackfishing' isn't covered so I will need to resort to online articles

This wasn't too difficult to find, but difficult to narrow down. I need to make sure it's relevant to answering my question and not just focused on assessing why these artists feel 'angry' towards the world. I need to look at their influence amongst the UK and USA and rapper, Drake is a great comparison as he uses influences between the two.

This has good lyrical content to analyse in terms of pop culture and hip hop culture and where they meet. So I will use this to make comparisons, especially as it was so popular

I was dissapointed because this didn't so much explain 'how' or 'why' it became popular but more so how the genre changed its sound throughout the years, so this isn't going to be used within my essay

When I searched in the library earlier this year, there wasn't much available on books when it came to the black race, but I have managed to find many journals via JSTOR that will benefit my research

to a further extent and from both past and present day

I have been delayed in conducting this research as I am currently spending my free- time house- hunting and packing. I may need to delay doing this until I have moved house as I currently have a lot on my plate.