The foundation and transformation of the Turkish rap field (2002-2023): a multiple correspondence analysis
Abstract
This article investigates the evolution of the Turkish rap field, analyzing strategies for legitimacy and recognition. Dividing the field’s development into three periods (2002–2023), the study employs Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) to examine the trajectories of 89 rappers featured on Spotify’s annual lists (2020–2023). The analysis structures the field along two axes: specific 'Turkish rap capital' and 'capital of renown.' The findings suggest four hypotheses: the diminishing significance of specific rap capital in favor of renown, increasing permeability of field boundaries, easier entry and exit, and a fundamental transformation of the field’s specific capital and nomos over time.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Music History and Culture
Social and Cultural Dynamics
Asian Culture and Media Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Turkish Studies
- Volume
- 27
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 913–947
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN