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A specialized style of rap exists in Puerto Rico that reflects its ambiguous yet evolving identity as a musical community.

Recently, the messages found in underground rap songs have been provocative and assertive.

Rap group El Sindicato and rock band Fiel a la Vega collaborated in creating the politically-conscious song, " O Luchamos o Nos Entregamos " ( Either We Fight or We Give In ).

Religious activism can be found in the song Amor al Rescate song " Somos Hermanos " ( We Are Brothers ).

Assimilating English into his mostly Spanish song Poesia Subterranea, Puerto Rican rapper SieteNueve incorporates fundamental aspects of hip-hop into his music video, such as graffiti and breakdancing, and he also expresses appreciation of his hometown, Villa Palmeras.

As songs such as SieteNueve's are underground, and not too mainstream, in Puerto Rico, they receive even less attention elsewhere around the world.