Artwork Description
They Say Raps Changed Dr. Dre Snoop Dog A.P. Silkscreen Print by Mark Drew Artist Proof Hand-Pulled Screen Print on Fine Art Paper Limited Edition Pop Street Artwork & Graffiti.
A.P. Artist Proof 2019 Signed & A.P. Marked Limited Edition Run Artwork Size 17.01x10.98
Mark Drew They Say Rap’s Changed Dr. Dre Snoop Dogg AP Silkscreen Print
They Say Rap’s Changed by Mark Drew is a hand-pulled silkscreen print that merges classic comic strip imagery with foundational hip hop lyricism, positioning it firmly within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. The composition features the familiar Peanuts character Snoopy standing in front of a newsstand, holding a newspaper beneath a caption that reads They say rap’s changed. The phrase references the Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg track Still D.R.E., a pivotal release that reaffirmed West Coast hip hop identity at the end of the 1990s. By inserting iconic rap lyrics into the visual language of mid-century American comics, Drew constructs a layered dialogue between nostalgia, cultural evolution, and musical legacy. Mark Drew is an Australian artist known for recontextualizing vintage comic imagery with hip hop text, creating works that explore memory, cultural shifts, and generational identity. He remains active and continues to produce limited edition prints and original works. His practice is built on the collision of seemingly innocent cartoon scenes with lyrical excerpts drawn from rap history, often selecting lines that address authenticity, change, and perseverance. Within Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, this method functions as both homage and commentary, emphasizing how hip hop culture has matured while retaining its foundational voice. The specific lyrical reference to Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg underscores a moment when critics questioned the direction of rap music. Rather than rejecting evolution, the original song reasserted consistency and influence. Drew’s visual pairing amplifies that tension through irony, placing a globally recognized cartoon dog within a conversation about cultural credibility and artistic longevity. The clean black line work and selective color application mirror the simplicity of traditional comic printing, while the screen-printed format reinforces the connection to street poster culture and DIY production methods. This 2019 artist proof edition, signed and marked AP, holds particular appeal for collectors. Artist proofs are produced in limited quantities separate from the main numbered run, often retained by the artist, and are valued for their scarcity. The 17.01 by 10.98 inch format provides ample white space around the central panel, framing the image in a way that echoes gallery presentation while preserving its graphic punch. As a piece of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, They Say Rap’s Changed captures the dialogue between past and present, comics and hip hop, innocence and commentary, making it a culturally resonant and collectible print rooted in both music history and visual subculture.
