Immortal Technique: The Cause Of Death
The Truth of Music Many individuals are confused about the message that hip hop and rap send to their audiences. Some say rap and hip hop are a bad influence on society. Others believe rap and hip hop are a representation of themselves and their lives on a personal level. Felipe Andres Coronel, also known as Immortal Technique, is a Peruvian born American rapper as well as an urban activist. His music is hardcore, violent, graphic, and also very credible. One of his more political songs explain his views more in detail, the song is called “The Cause of Death.” In the track “The Cause of Death, “Immortal Technique goes on to describe the events that occurred on September 11th. He also mentions events that affect the becoming of 9/11
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The lyrics are able to undermine the master narrative that is presented by the government and promote an environment of independent thought as well as speculation. It is interesting how the artist has the ability to tie in his personal educational endeavors with the effective creation of music and lyric. His understanding of the Soviet Afghanistan war is utilized to disclose the way that the United States will often work with what is now called the enemy as long as it serves the nation 's political agenda. This is an example that seems to be applied within this specific song as it shows that there were many suspicious factors that were present around the vents of 9/11. The song mandates that the listener is able to look past the master narrative and engage in autonomous …show more content…
This is something which has the ability to have an immense impact upon society as well as the way that perception can be utilized. Within this particular song, the message is aimed upon the promotion of autonomous thought, and also changing public perception. It is something that has macro level implications across many different levels. It is an effective tool that can be aimed at overall growth as well as long term stability. Although the message may be controversial, the fact that this message can be displayed is a testament to the power of music and free speech. This is applied within the song that has been evaluated, and shows how music can be used to promote a
The lyrics are able to undermine the master narrative that is presented by the government and promote an environment of independent thought as well as speculation. It is interesting how the artist has the ability to tie in his personal educational endeavors with the effective creation of music and lyric. His understanding of the Soviet Afghanistan war is utilized to disclose the way that the United States will often work with what is now called the enemy as long as it serves the nation 's political agenda. This is an example that seems to be applied within this specific song as it shows that there were many suspicious factors that were present around the vents of 9/11. The song mandates that the listener is able to look past the master narrative and engage in autonomous …show more content…
This is something which has the ability to have an immense impact upon society as well as the way that perception can be utilized. Within this particular song, the message is aimed upon the promotion of autonomous thought, and also changing public perception. It is something that has macro level implications across many different levels. It is an effective tool that can be aimed at overall growth as well as long term stability. Although the message may be controversial, the fact that this message can be displayed is a testament to the power of music and free speech. This is applied within the song that has been evaluated, and shows how music can be used to promote a