Editor's Choice Ep. 9: Hip-Hop vs. Argentina con Juan Data
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Editor's Choice Ep. 9: Hip-Hop vs. Argentina con Juan Data
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Journalist and music historian Juan Data joins us to discuss his 2023 book, Hip-Hop vs. Argentina (Felipe Ibánez Editor)—an in-depth exploration of the evolution of hip-hop culture in Argentina.
Drawing on his experiences as an early participant in the scene and his expertise as a music industry journalist, Data traces how hip-hop, once viewed with skepticism, grew into a powerful cultural force among Argentine youth. The book offers a compelling analysis of the social, political, and industry dynamics that fueled this transformation, spotlighting the rise of freestyle battles, trap, and urban music.
Widely regarded as Argentina’s first dedicated hip-hop journalist, Data launched the fanzine Moshpit Posse in 1996, produced the documentary El Juego (1999), and served as Latin American correspondent for Hip-Hop Nation (Spain). His work has been featured in numerous publications across the U.S. and Europe. In 2020, he released La Evolución del Flow (Walden Editora), a memoir chronicling his early years covering Argentina’s hip-hop scene.
Hip-Hop vs. Argentina is available for purchase through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hip-Hop-Vs-Argentina-Freestyle-identitaria/dp/B0CMMQLTHV