Negro Soy Yo

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Cuba's hip hop movement serves as a lens for examining the island's racial complexities during its shift from socialism to capitalism. Marc D. Perry focuses on black-identified raperos and their efforts to define black Cuban identity and advocate for racial justice amidst rising Afro-Cuban marginalization. He explores cultural exchanges with North American artists, critiques of patriarchy by female raperos, and the emergence of reggaetón, while analyzing the state's attempts to assimilate hip hop into cultural frameworks. This study highlights evolving dynamics of race and agency in a transforming Cuba.