Hip-Hop Is No Longer Than Me
Is everyone entitled to his or her opinion, even though it might be wrong? Sometimes, what people might say may not make any sense at all. If you call them out on their personal opinions, they will say, “It is my opinion, and that's all that matters.” In Paul Kix’s article “Hip-Hop Is No Longer Cooler than Me,” he states his opinion about the fact that Hip-Hop has lost its value and coolness. In his view, Hip-Hop used to mean something. Nowadays people just rap about nonsense. Kix’s own personal view of hip-hop is his opinion, but other people might totally differently. However, in Joan Ryan’s article “We Are Not Created Equal in Every Way,” she like Kix are subjective. In this piece Ryan explains how everyone is created differently, and
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there is something for everyone. Ryan especially discusses, a woman named Krissy Keefer, who uses a ballet school for not accepting her daughter Fredrika Keefer because Fredrika’s body was not the right fit. Keefer thinks she knows what is best for her daughter, just like every mother would think. Ryan, however, thought it was wrong for Keefer to do such a thing because everyone is not fit to do the same thing. Although Kix and Ryan are both subjective, by using compassion and opinions to show how they feel, they are different in the way they use their objectivity. Ryan uses credible quotations to show how some mothers make poor choices for their children because they think they know what is best. Kix, on the other hand, uses fact and examples to show how Hip-Hop has lost its values.
Ryan and Kix are both subjective by using their compassion and opinions to show how they feel about their perspective topics.
Ryan shows how mothers think they know what is best for their children, but in reality, the mother might be making the biggest mistake ever. Ryan tries to show that everyone is fit for something. Even though the daughter did not get accepted to the school, she could have done something else. To prove her point Ryan writes, “I know this flies in the face of American ideals. But the reality is that all men and women are not created equal. Like or not, the ethereal, elongate body that can float on air is part of the look and feel of classical ballet” (82-83). Every individual has a different type of body, and ballet has specific requirements. To elaborate, if the San Francisco Ballet School does not follow these requirements, then it will no longer be considered an outstanding ballet school. Which shows when Keefer decided to sue the school because; in her opinion the school was wrong for not accepting her daughter Fredrika. Ryan proves that the school has the right to reject her. Ryan also points out the fact that, the daughter is too young to be going to all those kinds of issues. Ryan states, “Having written extensively about the damaging pressure on young female gymnast and figure skates, I understand Keefer’s concern about body type. But for me, the more disturbing issue is this story isn’t about weight but age” (83). Ryan believes that Fredrika is too young to be going through all this trouble, but Keefer thinks otherwise. Ryan is showing the mother is not thinking about the child well-being, but the daughters success only, which is wrong. A mother has to think about every aspect of a child’s life. On the other hand, Kix shows how Hip-Hop has lost its value. Some people might think Hip-Hop has changed for the best, in Kix’s view Hip-Hop has changed for the worst. Kix states, “Look, I’m not confused or annoyed by hip-hop, like older rock
fan are from, say, fall out Boy. More than anything I’m embarrassed” (81). Kix is embarrassed about how hip-hop has changed, and not for the best, but for the worst. Hip-hop use to be legendary and now it is not. Kix also said, “I would have handed it over to any kid who looked like he needed it, much as speed once passed it to me. And I would have said, simply, “‘Here. Let this guide you’” (81). He would hand over the old hip-hop to any kid that needs it, in order for them not to fall in the same trap as the new artist has fallen into. Ryan and Kix have shown how they feel about their respective ultimately topics and are ultimately proving subjectivity. Ryan is objective by using credible quotation to show how a mother sometimes makes wrong decisions regarding their children. Some mothers think whatever they do for their children is what is best, without even realizing if the child is content. Fredika’s mother Keefer, thinks that it is best to sue the San Francisco Ballet School for not accepting her child because of her body type. In Keefer opinion, the school should not have rejected her daughter because she has worked hard just like the other kids that got accepted. Ryan states, “Fredrika and her mother filed suit because, as her mother puts it, “‘She did not have the right body type to be accepted’” by the San Francisco Ballet School,” (82). Filing a suit against the school is showing that Keefer disagrees with the school’s decision. Fredrika should not be rejected just because of her body type. Keefer believes that suing the school is what is going to make her daughter happy. Fredrika deserves to go to the best school. Keefer says, “My daughter is very sophisticated, so she understands why we’re doing this,’” Krissy Keefer said. “‘And the other kids think she’s a celebrity’” (Ryan 82). Saying that “The other Kids think she’s a celebrity” (Ryan 82) shows how delusional the mother is. She wants her daughter to be popular, and she will do anything to make that happens, even if it is filling a case that she has no chance in winning. Keefer thinks it is best for the other kids to think that her daughter is a celebrity, even when she is not one. Ryan’s quotes Keefer said these things, show how some mother is blind by what is right and what is wrong. A mother, who is us trying to live her daughter's dream puts a lot of pressure on the daughter. In a like manner, Kix is also objective by using facts and example to show how Hip-Hop has lost its importance. In his the perspective lyrics to today’s songs do not make any sense. There are no value and effort put into these lyrics. Kix compares Soulja boy and Paul Wall lyrics to show how Hip-Hop has lost its potential. In the text Kix states, “Here’s Paul Wall, from his 2005, “Grillz,” an ode to the diamond or gold mouthpieces rappers love (d) to wear. “I got da wrist wear and neck wear dats captivatin’/ but it’s my smile piece simply certified a total package/”[...] “Soulja boy lyrics on the other hands go “I’m bouncin’ on my toe/ watch me take to Areab/ And he ganna take it up for sho/ Hatez want to be me/ Soulja boy, I’m the man” (81)
When one looks at Wall’s lyrics and Soulja boy’s lyrics it is two different things. One is more educated and the other is just nonsense. Soulja boy’s lyrics do not make any sense at all. It does not have any deep meaning behind it. One can tell that Paul Wall put some deep thought into his lyrics, compare to Soulja Boy Lyrics, there is not an effort of puts into the words. After Soulja boy big hits, artists started to follow his footstep because he sold a lot of album, and artist wanted to make money. In 2007 Soulja Boy internet sale “exceeded 3.3 million copies, the most ever on the web” (Kix 79). That is why most artists now have a song and a dance that goes along with it, even if the song and the dance do not even match. Another example that Kix uses is Joe’s 2004 hit “Lean Back”. Kix states, “Lean Back,” a dance song or people who don’t dance, who just, you guessed it, lean back. These three tracks-- Webbie, Lil Wayne’s Fat Joe’s currently reside on Billboard’s Top 50 hip-hop list, and Lil Wayne’s song is No. 1,” (81). This shows that an artist would rather write songs that do not make any sense, instead of telling a real story and writing songs that have meaning and deep thought into it, artist are writing songs that make their audience dance and jump, instead of thinking. Kix facts and example show the process of the music industry, artist are just trying to make money instead of getting a message across, which cause Hip-Hop to lose its value. As shown above, both Ryan and Kix is subjective and are objective in different ways. They both give their opinions about specific topics. People never thought about these situations before, or they just ignore them. Ryan shows her objectivity by quoting Keefer, on various points. Keefer wants to live her dream through her child. Ryan tried to prove that some mothers are willing to do anything in order to get something they want; even though they might go about it the wrong way. A lot of mothers do that, they want their kids to be something they are not, or something they wish to be. How can a mother think more about an eight-year-old child's success at a ballet school, then the child's well-being? Some mothers do not think before they make a certain critical decision regarding their children’s life. Moreover, some people overlook the fact hip-hop is changing for all the wrong reason, not Kix. He thinks hip-hop should be the way it was back then. Instead of artists making dance that does not even go with the song, they should be making songs that are relevant, and are about important things. Even more, make a song that makes sense. Both Ryan and Kix had their view on these topics, but regardless of what they think other people might still challenge them and try to state their opinion; even though both authors provide fats and example to support their claim.
there is something for everyone. Ryan especially discusses, a woman named Krissy Keefer, who uses a ballet school for not accepting her daughter Fredrika Keefer because Fredrika’s body was not the right fit. Keefer thinks she knows what is best for her daughter, just like every mother would think. Ryan, however, thought it was wrong for Keefer to do such a thing because everyone is not fit to do the same thing. Although Kix and Ryan are both subjective, by using compassion and opinions to show how they feel, they are different in the way they use their objectivity. Ryan uses credible quotations to show how some mothers make poor choices for their children because they think they know what is best. Kix, on the other hand, uses fact and examples to show how Hip-Hop has lost its values.
Ryan and Kix are both subjective by using their compassion and opinions to show how they feel about their perspective topics.
Ryan shows how mothers think they know what is best for their children, but in reality, the mother might be making the biggest mistake ever. Ryan tries to show that everyone is fit for something. Even though the daughter did not get accepted to the school, she could have done something else. To prove her point Ryan writes, “I know this flies in the face of American ideals. But the reality is that all men and women are not created equal. Like or not, the ethereal, elongate body that can float on air is part of the look and feel of classical ballet” (82-83). Every individual has a different type of body, and ballet has specific requirements. To elaborate, if the San Francisco Ballet School does not follow these requirements, then it will no longer be considered an outstanding ballet school. Which shows when Keefer decided to sue the school because; in her opinion the school was wrong for not accepting her daughter Fredrika. Ryan proves that the school has the right to reject her. Ryan also points out the fact that, the daughter is too young to be going to all those kinds of issues. Ryan states, “Having written extensively about the damaging pressure on young female gymnast and figure skates, I understand Keefer’s concern about body type. But for me, the more disturbing issue is this story isn’t about weight but age” (83). Ryan believes that Fredrika is too young to be going through all this trouble, but Keefer thinks otherwise. Ryan is showing the mother is not thinking about the child well-being, but the daughters success only, which is wrong. A mother has to think about every aspect of a child’s life. On the other hand, Kix shows how Hip-Hop has lost its value. Some people might think Hip-Hop has changed for the best, in Kix’s view Hip-Hop has changed for the worst. Kix states, “Look, I’m not confused or annoyed by hip-hop, like older rock
fan are from, say, fall out Boy. More than anything I’m embarrassed” (81). Kix is embarrassed about how hip-hop has changed, and not for the best, but for the worst. Hip-hop use to be legendary and now it is not. Kix also said, “I would have handed it over to any kid who looked like he needed it, much as speed once passed it to me. And I would have said, simply, “‘Here. Let this guide you’” (81). He would hand over the old hip-hop to any kid that needs it, in order for them not to fall in the same trap as the new artist has fallen into. Ryan and Kix have shown how they feel about their respective ultimately topics and are ultimately proving subjectivity. Ryan is objective by using credible quotation to show how a mother sometimes makes wrong decisions regarding their children. Some mothers think whatever they do for their children is what is best, without even realizing if the child is content. Fredika’s mother Keefer, thinks that it is best to sue the San Francisco Ballet School for not accepting her child because of her body type. In Keefer opinion, the school should not have rejected her daughter because she has worked hard just like the other kids that got accepted. Ryan states, “Fredrika and her mother filed suit because, as her mother puts it, “‘She did not have the right body type to be accepted’” by the San Francisco Ballet School,” (82). Filing a suit against the school is showing that Keefer disagrees with the school’s decision. Fredrika should not be rejected just because of her body type. Keefer believes that suing the school is what is going to make her daughter happy. Fredrika deserves to go to the best school. Keefer says, “My daughter is very sophisticated, so she understands why we’re doing this,’” Krissy Keefer said. “‘And the other kids think she’s a celebrity’” (Ryan 82). Saying that “The other Kids think she’s a celebrity” (Ryan 82) shows how delusional the mother is. She wants her daughter to be popular, and she will do anything to make that happens, even if it is filling a case that she has no chance in winning. Keefer thinks it is best for the other kids to think that her daughter is a celebrity, even when she is not one. Ryan’s quotes Keefer said these things, show how some mother is blind by what is right and what is wrong. A mother, who is us trying to live her daughter's dream puts a lot of pressure on the daughter. In a like manner, Kix is also objective by using facts and example to show how Hip-Hop has lost its importance. In his the perspective lyrics to today’s songs do not make any sense. There are no value and effort put into these lyrics. Kix compares Soulja boy and Paul Wall lyrics to show how Hip-Hop has lost its potential. In the text Kix states, “Here’s Paul Wall, from his 2005, “Grillz,” an ode to the diamond or gold mouthpieces rappers love (d) to wear. “I got da wrist wear and neck wear dats captivatin’/ but it’s my smile piece simply certified a total package/”[...] “Soulja boy lyrics on the other hands go “I’m bouncin’ on my toe/ watch me take to Areab/ And he ganna take it up for sho/ Hatez want to be me/ Soulja boy, I’m the man” (81)
When one looks at Wall’s lyrics and Soulja boy’s lyrics it is two different things. One is more educated and the other is just nonsense. Soulja boy’s lyrics do not make any sense at all. It does not have any deep meaning behind it. One can tell that Paul Wall put some deep thought into his lyrics, compare to Soulja Boy Lyrics, there is not an effort of puts into the words. After Soulja boy big hits, artists started to follow his footstep because he sold a lot of album, and artist wanted to make money. In 2007 Soulja Boy internet sale “exceeded 3.3 million copies, the most ever on the web” (Kix 79). That is why most artists now have a song and a dance that goes along with it, even if the song and the dance do not even match. Another example that Kix uses is Joe’s 2004 hit “Lean Back”. Kix states, “Lean Back,” a dance song or people who don’t dance, who just, you guessed it, lean back. These three tracks-- Webbie, Lil Wayne’s Fat Joe’s currently reside on Billboard’s Top 50 hip-hop list, and Lil Wayne’s song is No. 1,” (81). This shows that an artist would rather write songs that do not make any sense, instead of telling a real story and writing songs that have meaning and deep thought into it, artist are writing songs that make their audience dance and jump, instead of thinking. Kix facts and example show the process of the music industry, artist are just trying to make money instead of getting a message across, which cause Hip-Hop to lose its value. As shown above, both Ryan and Kix is subjective and are objective in different ways. They both give their opinions about specific topics. People never thought about these situations before, or they just ignore them. Ryan shows her objectivity by quoting Keefer, on various points. Keefer wants to live her dream through her child. Ryan tried to prove that some mothers are willing to do anything in order to get something they want; even though they might go about it the wrong way. A lot of mothers do that, they want their kids to be something they are not, or something they wish to be. How can a mother think more about an eight-year-old child's success at a ballet school, then the child's well-being? Some mothers do not think before they make a certain critical decision regarding their children’s life. Moreover, some people overlook the fact hip-hop is changing for all the wrong reason, not Kix. He thinks hip-hop should be the way it was back then. Instead of artists making dance that does not even go with the song, they should be making songs that are relevant, and are about important things. Even more, make a song that makes sense. Both Ryan and Kix had their view on these topics, but regardless of what they think other people might still challenge them and try to state their opinion; even though both authors provide fats and example to support their claim.