A passionate rap enthusiast, Wang You’an believes that music can speak the words we struggle to say. Through his lyrics, he transforms unspoken feelings into songs that belong only to him. In this talk, he shares how rap became his language of honesty, healing, and self-expression. Youan Wang, a 16-year-old eleventh grader at the High School Affiliated to Nanjing Normal University, has a profound passion for rap culture. This vibrant art form has fundamentally shaped his journey of self-exploration and expr ...

Cultural Identity and Resistance - Bruxo do Norte represents identity, representativeness, and remembering origins [1] - It embodies justice, truth, dignity, loyalty, and peace of mind [2] - It acknowledges the culture, faith, strength, personalities, and existence of the North [3] - It signifies resistance, transforming pain into denunciation and oppression into strength, reclaiming the voice of marginalized communities [13] - The rap music is a tool for fighting for ancestral territories and against climate crisis [12][13] Social and Environmental Concerns - The destruction of the forest and ancestral lands is highlighted, linking it to the destruction of lives and races [4] - It criticizes the government's suffocation of the city and the greed that bleeds the land, killing communities [5] - It addresses the exploitation of natural resources and the betrayal of the people [6] - It reflects on the impact of colonization and the need to learn from the past to change the future [3] - It speaks to the lack of opportunities and the subtle projects that harm the youth [7] - It criticizes the normalization of colonization and the government's authoritarianism [8][9] Personal Struggle and Resilience - It expresses a desire to return to a simpler time before the current struggles [11] - It emphasizes the importance of fighting for what belongs to them and facing problems head-on [3] - It highlights the importance of resilience and continuing to live despite the challenges [11]