Frida Amani Tanzania Rapper Disrupts Hip-Hop Culture
Breaking through the noise of the hypersexualized female artists and club culture in Hip-Hop is not an easy task, but Frida Amani does so with ease during her live performance of “Done/Fala Mi”. Watch the video here.
Through her creative ideation and lyricism, Frida Amani aligns herself with the true essence of Hip Hop: self-expression, storytelling, and culture.
Frida Amani performed in a classy, yet stunning yellow blazer and trouser set, and her backup singers and instrumentalists were dressed in suits. This authentic reflection of their creativity and style set them apart from popular hip-hop artists who buy into the culture of proving themselves by wearing flashy garments and accessories. The vibe of the performance was open and welcoming which reflects the collectivist nature of Hip-Hop.
In the beautiful single “Done/Fala Mimi” artist Frida Amani delivers a message about letting go. Frida sets herself apart by expressing her emotional side through her lyrcs. By sharing her side from being fed up in a relationship, Frida exposes her humanity. Authentic hip-hop brings people together through rapping about shared experiences which is what Frida Amani does as she welcomes the listener into each emotion she experiences at the breaking point of her relationship.
The infusion of culture into lyricism, beats, and presentation is a major element to Hip-Hop. Frida Amani nods to her Tanzanian heritage in “Done/Fala Mini” by rapping the first verse in english and the second in Swahili. The infusion of authenticity makes room for both english and Swahili speakers to resonate with her artistry.
It is no question that Frida Amani is one artist to watch because she plays by her own rules and naturally challenges the status quo. She stays true to the essence of Hip-Hop and should be praised for such. What are you waiting for? Go check her out on Spotify!
