Code-Switching in Music Lyrics: Case Studies in Hip-Hop Saykoji's Song "How You Feel"
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Code-switching, Hip-hop, Music lyrics, Saekoji, Sociolinguistics, IdentityAbstract
This study explores the phenomenon of code-switching in the lyrics of Saekoji's hip-hop song "How You Feel". By examining the linguistic shifts between languages, we aim to understand the sociolinguistic implications and artistic motivations behind these choices. The analysis reveals how code-switching serves as a tool for identity construction, cultural expression, and audience engagement in contemporary hip-hop music.
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Journal Article with DOI:
Laela, N. (2022). Code-switching in music lyrics: Case studies in hip-hop Saykoji's song
"How You Feel." Journal of English Language and Language Teaching, 6(1), 1–16.
https://doi.org/10.36597/jellt.v6i1.11999
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Doe, J. (2023, June 15). Code-switching in contemporary hip-hop: A new linguistic
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YouTube. (2024, July 27). Saykoji - How You Feel [Official Music Video] [Video].
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Google. (n.d.). Saykoji - How You Feel. Retrieved July 27, 2024, from
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