Cultural Construction and Self-Identity in Chinese Hip-Hop

Abstract

       Based on the promotion and popularization of hip-hop culture in our country, this article discusses 1). The cultural development from the integration of hip-hop culture and traditional culture, 2). The combination of hip-hop music works and personal emotions and 3). The developmental direction and positioning of hip-hop culture, all of which can be summed up the realization of the construction of hip-hop culture and self-identity strategy. Chinese hip hop musicians use various elements of traditional culture, such as language or regional features, to change the parts of hip-hop music that are not compatible with the local Chinese cultural environment. Such transformation enriches the connotation of hip-hop music and helps to construct a real Chinese hip hop culture and identity. Through these three strategies, we hope to endow hip-hop music with local characteristics, strengthen the public's sense of identity towards hip-hop culture, and spread positive energy values through hip-hop culture.