Hip hop has always had a bad rep for its negative influences on youth because of notorious hip hop lyrics and subject manner, but not all youth see it that way. Working hard to turn the negativity towards the hip hop world to a more positive outlook, Zan Barnett's 'Hip Hoptimism' series is all about hip hop lyrics with motivational messages.
Barnett's 'Hip Hoptimism' series was actually a project for his graduate seminar class at an art school in Philadelphia. Using hip hop lyrics with positive messages, Barnett mixes them with hand drawn-style illustrations to create a visually stunning book that is bound to blow up in the hip hop world.
The A to Z series picks a hip hop artist for each letter and showcases his positive lyrics and awesome illustration.
Positively Illustrated Rap Lyrics
The Hip Hoptimism Series is Giving Hip Hop Lyrics a Good Rep
Trend Themes
1. Positive Hip Hop - The trend of highlighting and promoting positive messages in hip hop lyrics through creative forms like art and children's books is on the rise, with potential innovation opportunities in music, art, and publishing industries.
2. Motivational Messages - The trend of incorporating motivational messages and inspiring content into various forms of media, like music, podcasts, and videos, shows potential in entertainment and media industries to create innovative content with positive impact.
3. Illustrated Books - The trend of creating illustrated books through collaboration between visual artists and writers has great potential in publishing industry, especially in promoting unique and creative children's literature.
Industry Implications
1. Music - The music industry can explore opportunities in producing and promoting hip hop music with positive messages, especially with the rising demand for conscious and socially responsible music.
2. Art - The art industry can explore opportunities in showcasing and promoting creative forms of art like 'Hip Hoptimism' that promote positive messages and social impact.
3. Publishing - The publishing industry can explore innovative opportunities in creating more visually appealing and content-driven children's books, especially in working with artists and designers to elevate the creative aspect of children's literature.