Over the summer, Shogun uploaded a freestyle video called "Vulcan" onto YouTube, in which he flip-flops between infuriated and languorous; rapping about drug addiction, self-hate, depression and, importantly, hope. In the months that followed, it swiftly racked up over half a million views. Newer freestyles have similarly impressed, and this month he'll support legendary UK rapper Akala on tour.
I think that with the way the economy is changing, Rap, the music of the dispossessed, is finding a world wide audience. As the article points out it is a global phenomenon.
This is the video for direct viewing. Where are the bagpipes? Click on the image to see the whole thing.
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