Hip Hop Planet Thesis
Your essay, Hip Hop Planet, was very stimulating in which you discussed about how hip-hop has transformed and became a demanding voice for several. Initially, you stated that you were a jazz lover and when you were first introduced to rap at a party in Harlem you believed that the hit song “Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugar Hill Gang was the most ridiculous thing you ever heard. In addition, you claimed that your worst nightmare was if “My daughter comes home with a guy and says,” Dad, we’re getting married” And he’s a rapper…”(McBride 1). Your clear distaste for this new genre was apparent. You thought it was characterized by drugs,an objection to authority, and heightened displays of barbaric nature. However, that was until you realized you
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Many people have produced odes to Obama’s presidency and the contributions of the slaves that helped build the America that we know today. Hip-hop influenced a spirit of positive uprising against the all too similar unfair treatment of black people in america, beginning with the death of Trayvon Martin to Sandra Bland, but also supports feminism, the LGBTQIA+ community, and other persons of color with their stands against injustice. Moreover, Sir, you asserted that “ Its structure is unique, complex, and at times bewildering”(McBride 8). Many acts are continuing this properties you described like Hamilton. Through the performers in Hamilton, a history lesson is attained because it is imperative to understand the events that occurred to prevent an even more detrimental resurgence. To add on, you discussed on how your generation continues to misconstrue it when they should be embracing its greatness. Mr. McBride, you established that “...despite all attempts to exploit it, belittle it, numb it, classify it, and analyze it, hip-hop remains...” (McBride 8). Numerous artists artists are using this voice you described like J.Cole and Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick Lamar says in his 2010 song, “Ignorance is Bliss”,“No sympathy, ain't no love when you in these streets just get something/Protect ya neck cause they coming for sets”. He is not performing this song based on
Many people have produced odes to Obama’s presidency and the contributions of the slaves that helped build the America that we know today. Hip-hop influenced a spirit of positive uprising against the all too similar unfair treatment of black people in america, beginning with the death of Trayvon Martin to Sandra Bland, but also supports feminism, the LGBTQIA+ community, and other persons of color with their stands against injustice. Moreover, Sir, you asserted that “ Its structure is unique, complex, and at times bewildering”(McBride 8). Many acts are continuing this properties you described like Hamilton. Through the performers in Hamilton, a history lesson is attained because it is imperative to understand the events that occurred to prevent an even more detrimental resurgence. To add on, you discussed on how your generation continues to misconstrue it when they should be embracing its greatness. Mr. McBride, you established that “...despite all attempts to exploit it, belittle it, numb it, classify it, and analyze it, hip-hop remains...” (McBride 8). Numerous artists artists are using this voice you described like J.Cole and Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick Lamar says in his 2010 song, “Ignorance is Bliss”,“No sympathy, ain't no love when you in these streets just get something/Protect ya neck cause they coming for sets”. He is not performing this song based on