| Abstract [eng] |
In the master thesis I analyze how the global phenomenon of rap is located on the example of the most popular groups in Lithuania and Norway, namely G&G Sindikatas and Karpe, and what the similarities and differences in the poetics of the languages of the most popular Lithuanian and Norwegian rap groups are. It is the analysis of a global phenomenon that adapts locally. The master thesis is therefore based on linguists Jannis Androutsopoulos’ and Arno Scholz's universal model (Androutsopoulos and Scholz 2002) and studies on other European countries (Androutsopoulos and Scholz 2003). The master thesis consists of the analysis of G&G Sindikatas‘ and Karpe's studio albums in a theoretical background. The thesis has its‘ role as an analysis of rap as both a genre, but also as something that is constantly changing. The results reveal that local rap in Norway and Lithuania has both global and local features. Norwegian and Lithuanian rap contain the same American rap principle, ie the interplay between sound, themes, goals and some of the linguistic aids. The rappers use rap as a form of protest and try to point out social problems, discuss existential issues, spread their values, diss other rappers, play with their rap language and do all this with the help of lyrics that swim in the beat and music. The groups use the words that act as markers on rap discourse, e.g. flow, bitch, yeah, yo and others. According to other research, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Greek rap have similar features. The groups, on the other hand, need different foreign languages in their texts and have reduced their swearing in their mother tongue. When it comes to all quantitative categories in analysis, Karpe tends to use swear words, loanwords and slang words more often than G&G Sindikatas. The groups discuss existential questions and values most often, but music, writing process, relationships, gangs, parties and more are also discussed in rap. In conclusion, one can notice that social media and other audio and video platforms have made it easier for rap to reach its fans, and the rap phenomenon can be considered as a clearly defined unit that consists of certain repetitive elements. The rappers' protest form points out social, cultural, political and problems, and the groups care about the issues concerning the rappers' society or identity. Most often positive and high-value, global rap has adapted to the example of the most popular Lithuanian and Norwegian rap groups. |
