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Exploring African Hip-Hop

Banning Eyre reviews new albums by two African hip-hop groups, Daara J and X Plastaz. Eyre says their music embodies ways that Africans are debating their cultural identity through music.

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Boomerang

by Daara J

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  • Album: Boomerang
  • Artist: Daara J
  • Label: Pony Canyon
  • Released: 2003
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Maasai Hip Hop

by X Plastaz

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  • Album: Maasai Hip Hop
  • Artist: X Plastaz
  • Label: Out Here
  • Released: 2006
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