Representation of Post-Islamism in Hip Hop Music Song Ebith Beat A Collaboration Genya Anuceni Kurnain Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD) 35 Dipati Ukur Street. Bandung City. West Java. Indonesia anuceni@gmail. ABSTRACT Hip-hop music serves as a distinctive platform for expressing identity, struggle, and social reform at the convergence of art, religion, and culture. In Indonesia, hip-hop has fostered forms that confront urban challenges while also incorporating spirituality and contemporary religious It aims to elucidate how hip-hop music may articulate the ideology and values of Islamic teachings, while also analyzing the depiction of post-Islamism in the collaborative hip-hop track Ebith Beat A. The research methodology employs Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotic analysis. The study's results indicate that the lyrics of the hip-hop song by Ebith Beat A. Collaboration is rooted in Islamic doctrine, with its foundational principles derived from the Qur'an and sunnah . All of these elements constitute teachings found throughout Islam. The music ideology serves as a negotiation tool employed by Ebith to communicate Islamic teachings through hip-hop music, which stems from the street music subculture. This signifies the portrayal of Post-Islamism in hip-hop music in partnership with Ebith Beat A. Keywords: Post-Islamism. Islamic Ideology. Ebith Beat A. INTRODUCTION Hip-hop music is a cultural movement that began in the 1970s among the African- Music has long been known as a pow- American erful medium that profoundly affects a per- New York City (Chumairo and Mutia, 2. son's emotions, cognitive processes, and be- Hip-hop was created by African-Americans havior (Keeler and Cortina, 2. An art as a form of music to express the resistance, form that combines various tones into a protest, regret, and oppression experienced sound that is meaningful and close to life is by Black people in America (Raygoza, 2. called music. In ancient Greek mythology. Hip-hop slang uses harsh n. Bahasa, in- music comes from the designation of the god- sults, and extreme metaphors (Chumairo, dess, or Muse, who was responsible for life From the mid-1980s to the end of the and art. Music is a collection of sounds that decade, hip-hop in the United States began to have a harmonious rhythm and tone. The be influenced by the genre of rock, which led rhythm of music derived from sounds can af- to an increase in popularity and prestige fect emotions and cognition if played thor- around the world. This period is often re- oughly and continuously. (Djulianto, 2. ferred to as the "golden age" of hip-hop, and Pantun Jurnal lmiah Seni Budaya Vol. 10 No. 2 Desember 2025 a large number of rappers have achieved suc- characterized by the articulation of dominant cess in the music industry. Public Enemy. Big social trends, political perspectives, and the Daddy Kane. De La Soul. Gang Starr, and The reconstruction of religious thought relevant Jungle Brothers are just a few examples (Lu- to the conditions of the time. This post-Islam- bis, 2. ism movement then culminated in the "re- After spreading all over the world, the form movement" in the late 1990s. Although group has a considerable influence on the it was born purely in the social order of the world music genre. this young music group Islamic Republic of Iran and not in the social cannot be separated from the influence of order of other societies, its core spirit refers to Western music (Ali, 2. , including Indone- the metamorphosis of Islamism . n ideas, ap- sian music, which has previously been influ- proaches, and practice. , both externally and enced by rock 'n' roll, jazz, and pop. A rapper internally (Fauzi, 2. who lives in Jakarta. Iwa Kusuma, better Post-Islamism creates a lifestyle based known by his stage name Iwa K, started his on Islamic values. Popular culture, including music career in Indonesia in the 1990s (Sav- movies, fashion, music, and novels, has influ- ero, 2. enced Post-Islamism (Prasetyo, 2. Ac- In early 2006, a rapper from Rancaekek, cording to Muhammad Hidayatullah Irfan in Bandung Regency, named Ebith Beat A, who his dissertation on Asef Bayat's theory of made hip hop genre songs inspired by his fa- Post-Islamism, there are four key parts that ther, who was a Sundanese artist, made sev- show what Post-Islamism is: redefining iden- eral works combined with hip hop. Its pur- tity, exploring identity, regenerating identity, pose is to understand changes in the art eco- and reconditioning identity. system and find appropriate solutions to pre- However. Asef Bayat asserts that Islam- serve cultural heritage while maintaining its ism serves as the primary ideology of the relevance in contemporary contexts (Saputra broader worldview. Thus. Post-Islamism & Saleh, 2. EbithBeat A has successfully comes as the fruit of saturation with Islam- penetrated the Indonesian music industry. Post-Islamism is expressed in emergency his work was uploaded on the GP Records secular terms, free from rigidity, in over- YouTube account, which has 2. 28 million sub- throwing the monopoly of religious truth. scribers, and his music video has been short. Islamism is defined as a blend of reli- watched by hundreds of thousands of view- gion and responsibility (Bayat, 2. EbithBeat A's social media account has In this study, we examined hip-hop, also been verified with a total of 57. 4 thou- which is typical music with coarse language, sand Instagram followers. Ebith Beat A, hip- even in a genre-based music video study by hop, is an effective way to convey Islamic val- Knutzen et al. found that more than ues (Arifin & Muhlis, 2. 40% of popular hip hop videos in 2015 and The event of musicians performing Is- 2016 contained images of tobacco (Rath, lamic music is a form of post-Islamism. Ac- But in the musik yang created by Ebith cording to Asef Bayat, the post-Islamism Beat A using Islamic values and using kata- movement first emerged in Iran, which was Representation of Post-Islamism in Hip Hop Music Song Ebith Beat A Collaboration words that are subtle and polite. This event new form, with a process of changing the so- reflects the events of post-Islamism. cial order of society from simple or traditional In this event, it can be seen that mes- to a modern or complex direction, with a plu- sages are exchanged through the media and ralization of values, norms, meanings, and produce meaning, namely representation symbols that leads to cultural segmentation (Alamsyah, 2. The representation that oc- and a plural outlook on life, changing the par- curs in this study is a representation of Post- adigm of people's lives from traditional soci- Islamism. this is where the beginning of Is- ety . ollective agraria. to modern society lamism shifted towards a more moderate di- . ost-industrial with individualistic charac- rection and was able to adapt to the existing teristic. (Dewi, 2. political reality. This is important considering In the context of Islam, modernization that Post-Islamism is present in academic tra- is an effort to adapt old thoughts, ideas, ditions, the daily lives of Muslims, and even movements, understandings, traditions, and in popular culture. The study indicates that institutions to the new atmosphere created by religion in the public space will be interpreted science and technology, where the object of as a homogeneous, secular, and liberal demo- renewal in Islam is a relative teaching, not ab- cratic space where religion will carry out a solutely true, not eternal, and changeable substantial process of adaptation of meaning (Edidarmo, 2. (Bani, 2. Religion will undergo a reinter- Post-Islamism pretation of concepts and meanings in rela- Post-Islamism is part of a conscious effort tion to the socio-political life of the commu- to create rationality and strategic modalities nity (Karim, 2. to limit Islamist movements, especially in the social, political, and intellectual spheres. LITERATURE REVIEW Bayat added that the struggle of post-Islam- Modernist Islamic Ideology ism aims to synergize Islam with choice, free- Etymologically, "ideology" comes from dom, and modernity, as well as democracy, to the words "ideo" and "logos. " Ideo means achieve an alternative phase of modernity "idea," while logos is "science" . Angel et al. (Bayat, 2. As for terminology, ideology is a set of Based on the elaboration of Bayat's ideas that become a guideline for a group of thought. Muhammad Hidayatullah Irfan, in people in achieving certain goals (Setyowati, his dissertation researching popular novels in post-reform Indonesia, proposed that Post-Is- Meanwhile, the modernist Islamic ide- lamism could be combined with several ef- ology, economically modernist behind the forts to be presented as a process of power ne- word "Islam," comes from the modernist Eng- He called it an art of presence that lish "yang," which means "new model. " Mod- can be summarized in four elements (Hi- ernist culture is a socio-cultural condition of dayatullah, 2. society that implies a paradigm change ob- There is a redefinition of truth and tained by a shortcut from a simple form to a the promise of faith through daily prac- Pantun Jurnal lmiah Seni Budaya Vol. 10 No. 2 Desember 2025 tice and peace campaigns, although Is- Video clips lam is currently the subject of intense Video clips are a form of mass commu- conflict in a mixed global world. This nication because they include media elements can be referred to as identity redefini- that serve as a link between the message sender and the message recipient, which is the meaning conveyed by the video clip. There is an affirmation of collective Video clips are a form of communication me- desire by avoiding boundaries, har- dia that conveys messages by utilizing audio nessing what is possible, and finding Video clips are a form of real music new spaces where subjects can be visualization created by musicians (Fitri So- heard, seen, and felt. For this aspect. I raya, 2. call it identity exploration. In general, a video clip is a combination There is a self-regeneration that of visual pieces that are assembled with or goes beyond authoritarian personali- without certain effects and adjusted based on The elites can strengthen negotia- the beats of the rhythm of the song, tone, lyr- tions with institutions or the state. This ics, instruments, and the performance of a can be interpreted as identity regenera- band or group. This music product can be in- troduced to the general public. There are efforts to present an active The video clip uses a sign system con- citizenship model, to find and intro- sisting of symbols, both verbal and iconic. duce community citizenship spaces Signs used in television programs . ncluding through the practice of daily life. This music video. can be categorized as follows: concept is called identity recondition- This social code includes clothing, makeup, gestures, and language characters . These codes inform the From these four elements, it can be seen public about a person's social class, pro- that an act of Post-Islamism in discursive fession, or education. texts or even in everyday events can be defined and then interpreted. This is also in- cluded in this case, which is the object of this techniques, lighting, editing, or the use The representation of post-Islamism of music and sound effects. This code in the hip-hop song featuring Ebith Beat A gives a stronger impression and mainly has a moderate sound. Through hip-hop mu- marks the type of program (Jefferson, sic, they portray the reality of democracy. The Through camera shooting tech- call to da'wah . s a representation of Islam- niques, it can have an emotional influ- is. used by EbithBeat A in his collaborative ence on the audience on the events they work is a strategy of self-presence in the These camera technical codes midst of the identity of other voices in a dem- represent two objects that are already ocratic public space. known to the public. Technical codes include camera Representation of Post-Islamism in Hip Hop Music Song Ebith Beat A Collaboration The Representational Code is a According to Made Ida Mulyati . ahun code that represents two objects that are 2. , in his journal he explained that psycho- already known to the public. This is be- logically white is a symbol of purity, but there cause these codes have been around for are also those who say that the color is a sym- a long time and are a community agree- bol of coldness and hardness. Based on psy- For example, when watching a chology, the influence of the white color is a foreign show and not understanding symbol of purity and innocence, adding to the language, then we can "read" the the impression. Designers often paint white language through a storyline drawn to make the room look more spacious. The from each interpretation of signs and white color provides the impression of being codes (Estetika, 2. clean, fresh, and tidy. While the negative associations of the color white are boring, cold. In a video clip, color plays a very im- empty, isolated, and stubborn. portant role in conveying the emotional message that is to be conveyed. It is an important METHOD aspect of the filmmaking process that has the His study uses a descriptive method ability to determine the mood of a particular and is also supported by a qualitative ap- film as a whole. Only here helps to create a proach to briefly describe the representation certain atmosphere and channel the emotions of post-Islamism in hip hop music in collabo- that are important in telling a story. If color ration with the song Ebith Beat A . he rap part and emotion can have a relationship, then of the song Ebith Beat A Feat Haddad Alwi is there is also a connection with the theory of entitled "Rindu Muhammadku"). Primary color psychology (Setiadi, 2. With color and secondary data sources are derived from psychology, the coloring of a subject or object a number of literature that is closely related is studied and identified from human percep- to the research objectives. The data collection It is important for a videographer or ed- technique was obtained from documentation itor to use color psychology, as it serves to of literature review, observations, and inter- build emotion in the work they get. Likewise, views with informants related to the main emotions can be fully felt by the audience topic of this study. Data analysis techniques later (Setiadi, 2. consist of compiling, classifying, and verify- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe discovered ing data, which is carried out with a combina- that we can understand the psychology of tion of deductive and inductive approaches color, one of which is by knowing the symbol- to the formulation of conclusions. ism of color. The symbolism of color will vary RESULTS AND DISCUSSION in each culture and time in which each inven- Result tor belonged. Nijdam wrote that in his book This Theory of Colours. Goethe stated that every Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotics with the aim of providing color gives a positive impression and a nega- tive impression that affects emotions (Faran- particles from which the sign originates, tika, 2. using the trieste model and the idea of Pantun Jurnal lmiah Seni Budaya Vol. 10 No. 2 Desember 2025 In the Representation. Object, and DISCUSSION Interpretation test, it can be seen as follows. The Ideology Contained in the Lyrics of In the rap part of the song titled "Rindu the Ebith Beat, a Collaboration Song. Muhammadku" Haddad Alwi Feat Ebith The representation in the rap line. Beat A. namely the lyrics "Hai who admits to missing Rap:s O you who profess to love your Prophet. O you who profess to miss your Prophet. you truly love and miss Muhammad, your Prophet, prove it! Obey his commands, abandon his prohibitions, set an example for his morals. Surely one day you will meet the Prophet. Surely one day you will gather with the Prophet. the Prophet. " The icon on the lyrics "Miss the Prophet" shows deep feelings for the Prophet Muhammad SAW. This longing reflects a desire to be closer to his teachings and receive blessings and intercession from him. This lyrical index of "longing" indicates a deep and emotional feeling of wanting closeness to the Prophet, both spiritually and through the fol- "Rindu low-up of his example. This lyric symbol that Muhammadku - Haddad Alwi Feat Ebith shows longing is a symbol of a Muslim's com- Beat A". mitment to follow in the footsteps of the Video clip of the rap section Prophet Muhammad SAW in daily life. The representation in the rap track. Yang Ch, is the lyrics "If you really love and long for K. Muhammad, your prophet, prove it!" The icon in this "prove" verse shows that the feelings of love and longing expressed must be manifested in the form of concrete actions. This underscores the importance of charity in Islam, where faith is not Figure 1. Clip clip of the rap section, lyrics "You who profess love for your Prophet", time code: (Source:https://w. com/watch?v=l50d EZ0qS-U, 2. enough with words alone. The index of the nature of this poem, showing if one truly loves and longs, provides a condition that requires a person to prove his love and longing through actions that are in accordance with the teachings of the Prophet. The symbol of this verse shows that this proof of love is a symbol of obedience to religious teachings, which is manifested in the act of following the Prophet's commands and staying away from his prohibitions. The representative in the rap line part is Figure 2. Clip clip of Bagain Rap. Lyrics "Surely You Will Meet the Prophet". Time Code: 00. (Source:https://w. com/watch?v=l50d EZ0qS-U, 2. the lyrics "obey orders, leave prohibitions, exemplify morals. " The icons in the lyrics "obey his commands" and "leave his prohibitions" Representation of Post-Islamism in Hip Hop Music Song Ebith Beat A Collaboration are the main symbols of practicing Islamic The interpretation of the lyrics of this teachings, namely carrying out Allah's com- rap song teaches that love and longing for the mands and staying away from His prohibi- Prophet Muhammad . must be mani- tions as taught by the Prophet Muhammad fested in the form of real deeds that reflect his SAW. The index in the lyrics "exemplary mor- Not just a confession in the mouth, als" shows that the nature and behavior of the but it should be reflected in the actions of Prophet Muhammad SAW must be used as obeying orders, staying away from prohibi- an example in daily life. This is a concrete step tions, and emulating his morals. Thus, a Mus- to reflect the love and longing for the Prophet. lim can achieve happiness in this world and The symbol in this lyric shows the morals of the hereafter, including meeting the Prophet the Prophet Muhammad SAW as a symbol of Muhammad . in the hereafter. The icons high morality and ethics that must be emu- in the lyrics of this song show longing, and lated by his people. Obedience to the Prophet the example of the Prophet Muhammad is a sign of true devotion and love. becomes an icon that depicts the rela- The representation in the rap line refers tionship of Muslims with the Prophet Mu- to the lyrics "surely one day you will meet the hammad . that must be manifested in ac- Prophet. " The icon on the lyrics, "Meet the The index of song lyrics "prove" and "ex- Prophet," shows the hope of meeting the emplify" shows that feelings must be trans- Prophet Muhammad SAW in the hereafter. lated in the form of real deeds according to This shows that action and obedience to the the teachings of the Prophet. The lyrical sym- teachings of the Prophet will bring a Muslim bol of this song, meeting the Prophet and to his spiritual happiness and intercession. gathering with him, is the symbol of the high- The lyrical index "definitely later" shows that est gift that can be obtained by the believers the meeting is the result of charity that is car- who follow the path of the Prophet, with the ried out sincerely and in accordance with the interpretation that the gift prepared is a para- instructions of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. The main message of this rap lyric The rap line represents the idea ex- teaches that love and longing for the Prophet pressed in the lyrics "surely one day you will Muhammad . must be proven by actions gather with the Prophet. " The icon on the lyr- that are in accordance with his teachings and ics "gather with the Prophet" shows the hap- Obedience to the Prophet's com- piness promised in the hereafter for those mands, staying away from prohibitions, and who imitate the Prophet SAW. This lyrical in- emulating his morals are the way to attain dex shows that gathering with the Prophet is true happiness and obtain intercession and an the ultimate goal desired by Muslims who truly love and follow him. The symbol in this mad (PBUH) in the hereafter. lyric shows that gathering with the Prophet Prophet Muham- Representation of Post-Islamism in SAW is a symbol of safety, peace, and the Hip Hop Music Songs Collaboration highest appreciation for Muslims who live ac- Ebith Beat A. cording to the teachings of the Prophet. Pantun Jurnal lmiah Seni Budaya Vol. 10 No. 2 Desember 2025 The representativein the image of video clip The camera angle uses an eye-level an- 01, is a screenshot of the video clip of the song gle, giving the impression that the audience is "Rindu Fashion on the same level as the character. this creates worn by a closer and more inclusive emotional con- EbithBeat Oversized shirts, hats, and accessories nection (Sujianti, 2. The movement of the are Hip-Hop culture that portrays the identity of camera in this image is part of the moving today's young people (Aisyah, 2. The There is a panning technique, or track- colorful graffiti background is an icon of ing shot (Moh Daffa, 2. , which follows street art and urban culture, reflecting the dance and rap movements, adding visual dy- freedom of expression that is synonymous namics that are in harmony with the rhythm with the culture of the city. Iindexed in this of the song. The bright lighting helps to high- video clip like a Rapper's style that is light the positive and energetic atmosphere in reflected in the body and hands that actively this part of the song. Muhammadku". icons like the fashion indexes the power of Rap in music hip-hop. The choice of red color on graffiti and which emphasizes rhythm, fast lyrics, and accessories such as bracelets symbolizes pas- verbal expression. The energetic movements sion, strength, and passion. Providing energy of the background dancers on the left and that is in line with the expressive characteris- right reinforce the dynamic and modern tics of rap music. The blue color in the back- atmosphere (Anggi, 2. ground provides calm and stability (Mulyati. The symbol in this video clip is a sym- This creates a balance between the en- bol of hip-hop culture that is often used to ergy of red and the nuances of the song with convey a message of protest or freedom. a religious theme. Yellow and orange, which the context of the song Rindu Muhammadku, are bright colors, symbolize creativity and this style is used as a means to convey the This serves to convey feelings of message of love to the Prophet Muhammad joy and enthusiasm in conveying a message SAW in a way that is closer to the younger of love to the Prophet Muhammad SAW. Graffiti, as a symbol of hip hop Semiotic conclusion: this image uses culture in public spaces, provides the mean- hip hop cultural icons and symbols as a ing that spirituality can be expressed in crea- bridge to convey spiritual messages to the tive ways that are relevant to today's young younger generation. From the cinematog- raphy aspect, the visual composition and The cinematography aspect of this lighting support the focus on the main char- video clip includes the visual composi- acter against a dynamic graffiti background. tion of the character EbithBeat A placed in Meanwhile, the psychology of color helps the center of the frame as the main focus, with create a balance between the energy of mod- background dancers on either side providing ern rap and the depth of the religious themes visual balance. The contrasting graffiti back- in the song Rindu Muhammadku. ground emphasizes the presence of the main Representative has a video clip of pic- character in the center and creates visual ture 02, which is a video clip of the song "Rindu Muhammadku. " The breakdancing Representation of Post-Islamism in Hip Hop Music Song Ebith Beat A Collaboration style of someone who is breakdancing in the trastingly colored clothing, providing a vis- background is an icon of hip-hop culture. The ual balance that confirms the breakdancer's movement is a representation of street dance The camera angles used include art that is closely related to rap music and low-angle (Cresentia Herwina, 2. hip-hop culture. Hip-hop clothing used, such oblique is used to capture breakdance move- as oversized t-shirts, jeans, and sneakers, has ments, making them look more dramatic and become an icon of a style of dress that repre- This angle adds to the sense of ac- sents the younger generation and hip-hop tion and energy of the dance. The camera Brightly colored graffiti with distinc- movement uses a tracking shot or tilt shot to tive letters is an icon of street art that is closely follow the breakdancer's movements, empha- related to freedom of expression in hip-hop sizing the kinetic elements that are character- The index to this video footage shows istic of hip-hop culture. The sharp focus on acrobatic and energetic movements that di- the breakdancer in the front gives an empha- rectly hint at the excitement, creativity, and sis to the action, while the wire mesh on the vitality of young people called breakdance. front layer adds visual depth. The wire mesh in front of the frame indexes The color selection in this video is dom- elements of the urban environment, as if these inated by blue on the clothes and background activities were carried out in an open space or so that it creates a calm, stable, and harmoni- field, which confirms the atmosphere of street ous impression. Blue also symbolizes spiritu- The symbols of breakdance and hip- ality and peace, relevant to the theme of the hop are a medium of expression of freedom, song that conveys longing for the Prophet creativity, and rebellion against rigid norms. Muhammad SAW. This reinforces the dy- In this video, the symbol is used to bridge the namic element in the video and draws the message of love and longing for the Prophet viewer's attention to focus more on the action Muhammad SAW in a more familiar and at- being performed. Black colors on clothes and tractive way for the younger generation. Col- background elements give a bold, strong, and orful graffiti on video backgrounds as a sym- urban feel. Black is often associated with hip- bol of modern art, graffiti implies the beauty hop's elements that are synonymous with that can be born from urban spaces that are courage and freedom of expression. Brightly often considered harsh. This can be attributed colored graffiti, such as orange, yellow, and to the message that spirituality can be mani- red, gives a cheerful and positive impression. fested in various creative forms. It balances the spiritual nuances that the lyr- The cinematography aspect of this ics bring with a touch of modern culture and video clip has a visual composition, such as a hip hop. breakdancer character who is the main focus Conclusion In this video. Semiotics de- in the frame with a diagonal position that cre- picts hip-hop culture as a bridge used to con- ates visual dynamics. This adds a sense of vey spiritual messages to young audiences. movement and energy to the scene. Another The dynamic cinematography with a focus figure stands in the background in con- on breakdancing movements emphasizes Pantun Jurnal lmiah Seni Budaya Vol. 10 No. 2 Desember 2025 positive energy and creativity. Color psychol- system but rather as an inspiration for more ogy supports the overall theme, with blue as flexible cultural, social, and spiritual expres- a representation of peace and spirituality, as In the context of EbithBeat A's musical well as bright color contrasts to show modern collaboration, this approach is reflected in spirit and expression. This video manages to how he uses hip-hop, a genre that is often as- combine elements of pop culture with reli- sociated with urban culture, as a medium of gious messages, making it relevant and ap- da'wah and Islamic identity. pealing to the younger generation. Based on previous research that outlines Bayat's thinking on Post-Islamism. Mu- CONCLUSION hammad Hidayatullah Irfan, in his disserta- The researcher concluded from the re- tion examining popular novels in post-reform sults of the study that discussed the represen- Indonesia, proposes that Post-Islamism can tation of post-Islamism in the hip-hop music be combined with several efforts to be pre- song Ebith Beat A, a collaboration, that the re- sented as a process of power negotiation. sults of this study show that the Islamic ide- called it the art of presence that can be sum- ology contained in the lyrics of the hip-hop marized in four elements, namely identity re- collaboration song Ebith Beat A is a modern- definition, identity exploration, identity re- ist Islamic ideology that encourages the rein- generation, and identity reconditioning. terpretation of Islamic teachings to be in line Ebith Beat A redefines identity by with the times, including the advancement of blending hip-hop culture with Islamic values. science and technology, and prioritizes ra- Hip hop, which has been considered secular tionality of thought and contextual ap- and part of Western culture, is now given a proaches to religious texts. This can be seen new meaning as a medium of da'wah and the from the delivery of Islamic values, which are dissemination of moral messages. In their col- usually conveyed through religious pulpits laboration song. Ebith Beat A not only criti- but are now conveyed through hip-hop mu- cizes social issues but also offers solutions sic performed by EbithBeat A as a hip-hop based on Islamic values. Islamic identity, which has been synonymous with formal Hip-hop music is a cultural movement symbols such as certain clothes or customs, is that began in the 1970s among the African- now being redefined to be more fluid through American community in New York City (Su- lyrics, beats, and visuals that remain relevant ciati, 2. Hip Hop was first created by Af- to the younger generation and hip hop cul- rican-Americans as a form of music to express the resistance, protest, regret, and oppression The exploration of identity is carried experienced by Black people in America. out through a blend of religious values, local it exists and negotiates with Islamic ideology culture, and elements of global hip hop. The so that it can present a new way of represent- lyrics of Ebith Beat A tell a lot about personal ing Islamic values. Post-Islamism is a term experiences, moral struggles, and the chal- that refers to the post-Islamist phase, in which lenges of Muslim life in the modern world. religion is no longer seen as a single political uses language that is easy to understand and Representation of Post-Islamism in Hip Hop Music Song Ebith Beat A Collaboration relevant to young audiences so that Islamic adapt to modern social and cultural dynam- values are translated in the context of every- From the results of this study, it is clear day life. The exploration also includes exper- that the representation of post-Islamism in imentation in the hip hop music genre by in- the hip-hop music collaboration song be- corporating traditional Indonesian elements tween Ebith Beat A and Haddad Alwi in the such as gamelan to highlight local cultural rap part of the song entitled "Rindu Muham- madku-Haddad" is a negotiation carried out Ebith Beat A plays a role in the regener- by Ebith Beat A in conveying the values of Is- ation of Islamic identity for the younger gen- lamic teachings through the hip-hop music he His music offers a new way for young Muslims. It is very popular, especially before BIBLIOGRAPHY