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[click names to check out biographies]
=Lindsay Marshall= =Robert Matthews= =Patrice Wright=


 * __North America and Panama__**





//**Which Country did you choose and why? Do you have any information on when/how hip hop became popular in the country? Where did this information come from? **//

//The country we chose was North America. Although, we live in North America, we were happy to be given this continent because there is more to North America than just the United States. By doing North America, it is giving us exposure to how other countries go through the same problems as we do. Its very interesting to see how people are related/similar. We found that hip hop started in the early '70's in the Bronx with a guy named, DJ Kool Herc. Kool Herc was a native born Jamiacan who moved to West Bornx in hopes to incorporate his Jamaican style of djing. For more information visit: []//

**//Artist /Group : Provide a biography (In your own words; 3 - 5 sentences) about a notable artist from one of the countries listed above. This should be written in your own words. You should use more than two sources to create the biography. What type of hip-hop does this person produce? When, where, why do they perform hip-hop? Who inspires them? . //**

Los Rakas: //Los Rakas is a group of two young men from Panama. Their name is Panamaian slang for People of the Hood. The two men are DunDun and Rico b.k.a. FlithyRich. DunDun and Rico are cousins, DunDun grew up in Veranillo and Rico grew up in Panama Viejo. Both came to the United States as teenagers and didn't start rapping till their sophmore year of high school. They started their music in Panama but now reside in Oakland, CA. RIco and DunDun grew up with musical backgrounds in singing and dancing in Panama. Los Rakas blends, Hip Hop, Regae, and Dancehall music into one, while mixing spanish and english lyrics. Although, Los Rakas is rather new to the whole hip hop scene, (4 years), they have worked with multiple American artisit; Mos Def, DJ FLEX (from Panama), Dead Prez, KRS ONE, Goapele, Mystic, Zion I, Fat Joe, Colby O'donis, Extreme, Def Poetry Jam NY. Los Rakas has been titled as the Latin OutKast. Los Rakas are influenced by a variety of artist such as, from Celia Cruz to Nas, from Buju Banton to Makaveli, and from Tegp Calderon to E-40. Los Rakas performs in different locations but mostly in california.//

Resources:
 * || **Upcom Shows ** ||  ( [|view all] ) ||   ||
 * ||  || Jul 16 2009 || 5:00P ||   || [|**Panabay Twist 2 "La Tanda Del Bus" Promotion Tour**] || SAN FRANCISCO, California ||
 * || Jul 17 2009 || 8:00P ||  || [|**Los Rakas Performing New Songs**] || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Portland, Oregon ||
 * || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Jul 18 2009 || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1:00P ||  || <span style="color: rgb(0,51,153); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|**PORTLAND FESTIVAL**] || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Portland, Oregon ||
 * || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Jul 19 2009 || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5:00P ||  || <span style="color: rgb(0,51,153); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|**Touring South down the coast**] || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">BAY AREA/LA Bound..., California ||
 * || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Jul 20 2009 || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5:00P ||  || <span style="color: rgb(0,51,153); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|**Diamond PHOTO SHOOT**] || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">BAY AREA, California ||
 * || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Jul 21 2009 || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3:00P ||  || <span style="color: rgb(0,51,153); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|**Pick up FUEGO EN SU CUERPO final cut music video**] || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">South San Francisco, California ||
 * || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Aug 10 2009 || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">8:00P ||  || <span style="color: rgb(0,51,153); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|**LOS RAKAS GOING BACK TO PANAMA**] || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">EVERYWHERE!!! ||
 * || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Aug 11 2009 || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">8:00P ||  || <span style="color: rgb(0,51,153); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|**Panabay Twist 2 "La Tanda Del Bus" Promotion Tour**] || <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">507, 507, 507, 507, 507 ||   ||

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 * //WhatThemes: does this artist speak to in his/her music? What is being conveyed as an important message? What does hip-hop mean to the artist(s)? Provide at least 2-3 sentences to answer each question. The information you provide should come from more than two sources.//**

//Los Rakas talk about different issues in their music. They speak on their race, culture, and the history of Panama. Of course like every other male artisit, they speak on the women and talkin to them, etc, however, they deal with the previous issues. Imporrtant issues which are conveyed in their music is the fact thay Rico is mixed, they speak on their race and where they come from. Their song "Mi Barrio" [ My neighborhood ] speaks about how they will always be apart of their neighborhood, and never loose their roots.//

//**Your opinion: What do you think about the music? How does it compare to your favorite songs and/or current music?**//

//I think that the music a way of young men reaching out to the world and telling them about there story and what they do. I also think that to my current music it is a lot different because in the current music they tell a story but they also talk about sex, money, and guns. But, Los Rakas talks about what they have been through and how there situations in life are. - Robert

My opinion on the music is...interesting. I choose interesting to explain my opion because, Los Rakas are a different type of hip hop. They are proud of who they are and they embrace their culture. They are mixed young men, making it in this world. They talk about life in Panama and the Panamanian government along with where they live. They stay connected to their roots and I like that. Their music also has nice beats. It keeps you wanting to listen to more. Plus, I think their cute. :P lol - Lindsay//

//My opinion on the music of Los Rakas is that it is so great and uplifting. I enjoy Hip Hop and Latin music and Los Rakas combine the two perfectly that makes the music enjoyable and easy to relate to. And the fact that Rico and DunDun makes it all the more easier LoL! - Patrice//





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