ABSTRACT
In Jason Tanz's book Other Peoples' Property: A Shadow History of Hip-Hop in White America, he explores some of the history and parallels of hip hop and punk, specifically focusing on the revolutionary hip hop group Public Enemy, who rose to national prominence in the 1980s. After the Clash dissolved, Strummer reformed with The Mescaleros and focused not on playing music that would pay well, but playing music that embodied his radical aesthetics and that created space for a better world. Joe Strummer saw something powerful in the raw and rebellious spirit of hip hop. It is Joe Strummer, in all his complexities, contradictions and audacity, whose life reflected the intersections between hip hop and punk cultures and philosophies. The Clash did two more hip hop songs in addition to The Magnificent Seven: Lightning Strikes and This is Radio Clash. Both are hip hop not just because of the music utilized, but because of the content of the songs.
