Bashy - I See People Analysis

The video to "I see people" by Bashy is a unique and distinct video, it that falls under the category of British Hip Hop/Grime.
Narrative - The video begins and we are set in Urbis, Manchester in a museum area, it immediately becomes a focal point that both the lyrics and the video are linked. The lyrics used as almost as a canvas to bring out views and opinions, the video is a compilation of African American history and a revolutionary theme is highlighted.
Genre - The genre is Hip Hop/Grime the beat and evident British accent along with the fast paced lyrics make obvious, the video doesn't follow the traditional Hip Hop video with cars, women etc. yet focuses on the lyrics as the video makes race the prime focus.
Representation - from the representations gender, age, ethnicity, place etc. it is clear that ethnicity is the main purpose of the video, by showing images and short fast paced clips the viewer has an insight into African American history with the Black Panthers along with Malcolm X and the fight against racial discrimination.
Media Language - The fast tempo goes along to the beat fast paced keeps the on screen images interesting and insightful, recording of the TV set as the images come up shows it as media coverage almost as a representation where you see it as if it were at the time of happening. There are a lot of zooms which again allows the viewer to be interested with the images.