Based on this week’s readings and film, write an essay on Cuban hip-hop culture.  

• Evaluate the impact of global hip-hop on the Cuban hip-hop scene. Discuss how Cuban artists incorporate and reinterpret global hip-hop elements while maintaining their distinct Cuban identity. Compare and contrast the Cuban hip-hop scene to other hip-hop scenes worldwide, highlighting notable similarities and differences.
• Support your arguments with evidence from the film “Inventos: Hip-Hop Cubano,” including specific examples of artists, performances, and interviews. Additionally, draw upon relevant scholarly sources, articles, and interviews that provide insights into the Cuban hip-hop scene and its comparison to other regions.
• Conclude your essay by reflecting on the significance of the Cuban hip-hop scene within the broader global hip-hop movement, emphasizing its contributions, challenges, and potential for continued growth and impact.

Requirements:

• Papers should be 2-5 pages long double, spaced (do not submit more than 5 pages)
• Please include sources used (at least 2-3 sources)
• Writing should use formal language and correct spelling and punctuation. If you need particular help with any of this, please use Grammarly.

Support your analysis and arguments with examples from the artists from the film or from scholarly literature. Remember to cite your work properly.

Note: No late assignments will be accepted for full credit without a medical excuse. No exceptions will be made. Late assignments will be accepted up to one week after the due date; however, they will include a 10% deduction per day until the assignment is submitted up to 7 days.