better jobs‚ and property due to their white ties. Research has shown that before and during the 1960’s color stratification was still prevalent but due to Black Pride this thought took a change for the better. Several studies done by Blackwell (1975); Drake and Cayton (1945); Davis‚ Gardener‚ and Gardener (1941); Dollard (1957); Frazier (1957a‚ 1957b‚ 1966); Myrdal (1944); and Landry (1987) have all stated that in past generations ‚ higher status Blacks tended to have light skin toes than theier lower
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← Older posts How to Get a Record Deal Posted on July 13‚ 2010 by admin INKED! 10 Tips from Entertainment Insiders on What Gets You Signed! “While working at Universal/SRC‚ my ex boss used to say‚ the easiest thing is‚ getting signed” -Monique Baines The phone rings and on the other end is a voice‚ that can’t quite express himself‚ at least not intelligently. The typical random caller to the label that wants to “sign” his artist usually says something like “Uuh…my name is blah blah….and uh
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huge advancement. Instead of just the basic bike used for simply getting around faster than walking‚ you have all kinds of bikes including BMX‚ mountain‚ and dirt bikes used for many great things. “Started from the bottom‚ now we here” a song by rapper Drake encompasses the idea that humans really came from nowhere‚ a place with no electricity but now we are capable of going to different planets and doing fantastic things with medicine. The internet is a defining factor of this decade because of how
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with a suspended license‚ not having a car tag and not having automobile insurance‚ according to cnn.com. A Spartanburg County Detention Center police officer who was reportedly familiar with X due to recent arrests in South Carolina‚ stopped the rapper for questioning as he drove towards the airport‚ according to Rosylin Weston‚ an airport spokesperson who spoke with CNN affiliate WSPA. DMX has been arrested several times this year. In February‚ DMX was arrested for driving without a license
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Kylee Jade Whitaker.(: Mr. Knight’s language arts Second hour Wiz Khalifa Most of you probably know him from his songs “Black and yellow” or “no sleep”. Here is a look into the life of Cameron Jibril Thomaz or better known as his stage name Wiz Khalifa. Khalifa was born on September 8‚ 1987 in Minot‚ North Dakota‚ to a mother and a father serving in the military. His parents divorced when he was about three years old. His parents’ military service caused him to move regularly: Khalifa Over the
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Kanye West has been the topic of conversation through his seventeen year career as a hip-hop artist‚ but he is more than just a basic rapper. He is the movement of today’s pop culture as he is also‚ "a producer‚ songwriter‚ and a high end fashion designer" (Biography.com Editors). Kanye is not only the best hip-hop artist ever‚ but he is the best solo musician of all time. For instance‚ "in the span of three short years‚ Kanye West went from hip-hop beat maker to worldwide hit maker‚ as his stellar
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Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta‚ better known by her stage name of Lady Gaga‚ has truly revolutionized popular music in the era since 2010. She helped to make synthetic pop music more popular and mainstream‚ while also causing a change in what people consider ‘normal’ with her lyrics and behavior. Her music is odd‚ along with her aura and stage personification. Her music also inspires millions of people to accept themselves and spread love. Ms. Germanotta is also a very popular and influential
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Evan Rogers‚ a record producer‚ through mutual friends in 2003. She recorded demo tapes under Evans guidance. Her demo tape was sent to several record labels‚ and she later signed a contract with Def Jam Records‚ after auditioning for its president‚ rapper Jay-Z. 2006-2005 – Music of the Sun and A Girl Like Me In 2005‚ Rihanna released her first single “Pon De Reply”‚ kicking off her first debut album “Music of the Sun” which peaked at No. 2 Billboard’s Hot 100. She then toured with Gwen Stefani to
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The Evolution of Music: Offensive to Women‚ yet Acclaimed in Society Victor Hugo‚ a well known French Romantic writer‚ once stated “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” Though this statement was made in the 19th century‚ it continues to stand true to this day. Through decades of evolution‚ music has constantly been a way for anyone to express themselves through melodies‚ timbre‚ dynamics‚ and lyrics. People around the world are composing
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in the morrow” (Horace‚ Odes (c.23 BC and 13 BC)‚ Book 1‚ ode xi‚ line 8).Over the years that saying has turned into YOLO (you only live once)‚ Stop and smell the roses‚ and live for today. “YOLO” or you only live once was most popular when Drake‚ a rapper‚ released his song in 2011. ““Stop and smell the roses” was a song that was donated to Start
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