Reading up on 'Black Noise' by Tricia Rose, I have come to understand the origns of rap culture in America and how it was a way of dealing with the harsh and hostile environment black people in America had to deal with. Rose explores the history and origins of hip hop and the development of rap music and black culture in contemporary America. She addresses may issues including the sexism implemented in rap lyrics she suggests that "Rap's sexist lyrics are also part of a rampant and viciously normalized sexism that dominates the corporate culture of the music business.'' Supporting her thesis are direct interviews with rappers, personal remembrances and anecdotes, as well as deconstruction of lyrics and videos. In relation to our short film, she explores how music is a coping mechanism for young black men to express their feelings towards an unjust system and experiences they have encountered with authorative figures. Ethnic minority groups feel marginalised in America which may cause 'anomie' which is the feeling of normlessness. This is turn may result in individuls creating subcultures which reject the mainstream ways of achieving the materialistic goals within society and instead turn to deviant and criminal behaviour. As our film will be based on gang culture reading this book helped us to decide what genre of music we would include. The UK rap scene, which is called 'grime' is quite similar to the US as it is a way of expressing their opinion on the exploitation of working class citizens.