Female rap in Arab countries. The case of Mayam Mahmoud

Female rappers in the Arab world have increased both number and prominence recent years. Yet, while there is extensive bibliography on female rap Western world, few studies examined world. This paper represents a preliminary approach to this phenomenon, offering general overview of fe- male various countries different issues they address. The then goes analyze corpus consisting texts young Egyptian rapper Mayam Mahmoud, who has become internationally famous, highlighting linguistic aspects as well themes. topics preferred by include political problems their country social themes such situation women, day-to-day reality, struggle against sexism solidarity among women. language used direct, straightforward free conventions. These are line with “conscious” created women around Rap music vehicle through which seek secure share power, affirm choices build alternative visions identity.