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Many Lessons: HipHop, Islam, W est Africa

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About Many Lessons: HipHop, Islam, W Est Africa

Product Description Prominent American Muslim rappers Lupe Fiacso, Mos Def or Jurassic 5 are often asked about their beliefs and how these conflict with hip hop. Orthodox Muslims, on the other hand, are generally suspiciaous of pop culture- especially of American hip-hop culture which often celebrates materialism and openly flaunts sexuality. But in Western Africa, hip-hop and Islam aren't at odds with one another. As the rap movement swept through Africa in the last few years, young rappers (in many African countries the majority of the population is under 30), learned ho to make Islam an aspect of their music. Some combine devoutness with social criticism, others criticise using religion to achieve political aims. "Many Lessons" offers a new, different, and young approach to Islam and its topics. Review ...this Islamic hip-hop is much truer to the music's original spirite than almost anything we've heard on Def Jam recently. -- BBC Online Don't let the religious nature of this album put you off... it's an inspired and long overdue compilation. -- Songlines, July 2008 Even tunes that rely on programmed beats rather than koras hint at ancient harmonies -- The Times (London) West African acts marrying phat beats with their Muslim faith. -- Observer Music Monthly