Rap opera
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A rap opera or hip-hopera is a series of rap songs in the form of an opera, inspired by the concept of rock opera. Like its predecessor, rap opera tells a story through consecutive pieces involving the same character or characters. Rap opera may be a purely auditory experience, or it may be associated with a musical, comic book, or other art form. It appears to be a relatively young, spontaneous form, with more amateurs and non-profits than professionals.
The rap opera was popularized by R. Kelly's Trapped in the Closet, but was probably invented by Shel Silverstein who 'translated' Shakespeare's Hamlet.
- R. Kelly's Trapped in the Closet
- Shel Silverstein
- Prince Paul's A Prince Among Thieves
Rap in mainstream opera
Michael Tippett's New Year uses rap in a number of scenes.External links
- [Hamlet as Told on the Street] by Shel Silverstein
- [Secret Agent the rap opera] by Boosco Money
- [Into these Arms], by Boys Action in the Netherlands
- [The Legend of the BULLYPROOF Shield], by Future WAVE (Working for Alternatives to Violence through Entertainment)
- [Trapped in the Closet Chapters 1-12], by R. Kelly
- [Carmen: A Hip-Hopera (2001)] IMDB page
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