Vulgar Rai songs as another categorisation of digital drugs

Abstract

The discourse surrounding digital drugs has become a topic of considerable interest, despite its relatively old origins. Modern technological developments remain among the primary reasons for the proliferation of digital drugs and the evolution of their types and characteristics. Digital drugs share similar effects with traditional drugs but differ in their ease of access and their capacity to alter mood. They encompass a range of phenomena, from vibrational frequencies that influence brain function to the attachment to modern technological tools such as social media and video games.

On the other hand, vulgar Rai songs — with their inflammatory lyrics promoting debauchery, immorality, and homosexual relations — directly affect the consciousness of Algerian youth and shape their perception of reality. As an intangible virtual world, these songs exert a profound and immediate impact on their lives.

This situation prompts us to explore the concept of digital drugs more deeply, investigating their mechanisms of influence and their harmful effects on the brain, while drawing parallels with Algerian Rai songs. Our aim is to propose their classification as a form of digital drug that poses risks to mental and psychological health, warranting both monitoring and legislative action.

Algerian youth are not immune to this digital phenomenon, which compels us to examine its manifestations within Algerian society.