Features of the modern music language (for example, the work of the British rap artist "slowthai")
The article presents an attempt to analyze the features of the modern rap language or the analysis of slang expressions (based on the materials of the work of the British rap artist "slowthai"); the question of the use of the term "slang" in relation to the lyrics of this artist and the peculiarities of the translation of slang expressions is also considered. As a result, a certain pattern will be revealed in the translation of British and American slang (dominating transformations in the translation of slang expressions) inherent in the original, so the translator should analyze the context of the use of slang units himself. Also in this article, the most popular views on the term "slang" are considered. The roles of slang in modern youth communication are also considered. In addition, this article concludes that modern music and "slang" are inseparable concepts, since mostly modern music is aimed at a younger audience, young people. It is worth noting the fact that each musician tries to use as many slang expressions as possible, because, in their opinion, this makes their music a unique product. The most "convenient" translation of slang is the search for a functional analogue. Other options are also possible, for example, a descriptive translation that explains the very meaning of this slang expression and gives a broad idea of the essence and interpretation of the meaning of this expression. Internet resources for translating songs very often do not convey the full meaning inherent in the original, so the translator should analyze the context of the use of slang units himself due to the fact that one slang unit can have a large number of interpretations.