Two weeks ago I put my finishing touches on my research – Massive Attack: Nicki Minaj & Her Paramount Influence in the Male Dominated World of Hip Hop. Based on a thorough literature review, intense content analysis and an inter-textual approach it was obvious that Minaj established agency through her catchy words & creative images that allowed her to create modes of resistance.
But, about two weeks ago Minaj also released her SUPER BASS video. Although, I really like the song, I was highly displeased with the video content and the images she portrays. The moment I saw this video, I felt as though she threw away pages and pages of my research. Up until a few hours ago, I didn’t even want to publish the work anymore. But at this moment, I thank Nicki Minaj for the challenge, the BASS of her voice: telling me there’s much more work to do in searching the patriarchal sphere of Hip Hop.
Watch this video over and over and really take a LOOK at her video. Has she inhibited the voice that she created throughout her other songs? Or has she continued the work to really disrupt the male domain?
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