POSTING #8

I believe one of the main themes evident in my research is expression.  This is what I believe Hip-hop is all about.  When it comes down to it the music, trends, and ways members of the hip-hop community dress, its all about expression.  It is constantly seen in the attitudes of members in the culture.  In talking with some members of my community they seem to agree that the theme runs evident in the culture.  I believe my place in the hip-hop culture is that of something like an ambassador.  I believe that all Djs have this responsibility to the culture; to make sure it is seen and represented the way we in the culture perceive it.  I believe that Dj's have the responsibility to make sure all types of hip-hop music are heard.  It is their job to stay emersed in the culture and to stay up to date with all types of music.  I believe this position is similar to the way I felt before this project.  Although, this project has caused me to reexamine my positions on things dealing with hip hop culture.  There are some things that I didn't take the time to think about regarding my culture that I know do; like the effects the music industry has on rappers and other members of the culture.