Code-Mixing In Selected Malaysian Hip-Hop Discography

The study focuses on the bilingualism capabilities observed in code-mixing, particularly within Malaysia, a country that has embraced English as a second language. Concurrently, the hip-hop industry, renowned globally, frequently employs code-mixing as a strategy to enhance audience engagement. This study expands on the underestimation of code-mixing usage in Malaysia's hip-hop industry to better understand the country's language hybridisation throughout the years, which is also influenced by certain sociolinguistic factors, pertaining to the Malaysian community. Drawing on Musyken's categories of code-mixing, which include insertion, alternation, and congruent lexicalisation, three specific Malaysian hip-hop songs served as the primary data for this qualitative research: Dua Puluh by Benzooloo, Luca Sickta, and Yonnyboi; Satu Malam di Temasek by Joe Flizzow featuring Sonaone; and Lotus by ForceParkBois. Employing purposive sampling aligns with the research objectives, and extraction and analysis will follow once appropriate measures are implemented. This study not only contributes to a deeper understanding of code-mixing in the music industry but also sets the groundwork for broader research in the intersection of music and linguistics. Keywords: bilingualism, code-mixing, hip hop, language hybridisation, sociolinguistic