Quiz 6

This music video, "I AM A PREP," was created by a Hispanic music group from Miami called Los Primeros. In this music video, the boys from the group are acting out the stereotypical wealthy White prep. It is interesting to note that this is the only song the group has ever written in English; all of their other songs are solely written in Spanish. The construction of the White "prep" is created by their clothing in the video (bright colored polos, khakis, sweater vests, etc.) and the lifestyles showcased in it. They show the preps playing golf, going out and drinking, and playing tennis; ultimately living the rich, country club lifestyle. The lyrics also include phrases such as "all because of daddy's money" and "popping my collar to make the girls holler" but they use a nerdy tone of voice throughout the entire song. I think this video focuses more on the globalized identity of "preps" and not necessarily being White, however preps are usually stereotyped to always be White so it also relates to construction of race. This video portrays a performed stereotype by one race (Hispanics) of another race (Whites).