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    During the 1980s and the early 1990s MTV was responsible for multiple changes to rock music. MTV became the first global network for music on television. MTV provided a change in “the way that the industry operated.” (Schloss‚ et al.‚ 250) It allowed artists to create music videos that portrayed their songs in funny‚ or even satirical ways. MTV also speed up the process of promoting a band and getting it out there. Due to the fact that MTV was a great promotional tool‚ rising artists could use “music

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    Aaron Maine spoke with RIFF Magazine to discuss his upcoming tour‚ his latest album and finding inspiration Arthur Russell may very well be the greatest musician no one has ever heard and in spite of never formerly releasing an album‚ Russell was equally one of the most hardworking. In fact‚ we are past his untimely death in 1994 and are still listening to “new” reworkings of his music till this very day. “There’s something undeniably special charming and brilliant about [Russell]... What an

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    Our everyday lives are affected by music. People listen to it in the car‚ while grocery shopping‚ in the movies‚ at home‚ and practically anywhere else possible. There are many different types and styles of music‚ the most influential being Hip-Hop/Rap music‚ followed by Rock and Roll. Music is often a mood-altering device used to make the listener feel a sense of belonging‚ happiness‚ or sorrow. The different genres of music can be used to describe a certain group of people‚ whether it be by clothing

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    Traffic Jam

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    Ever had to sit in a traffic jam with absolutely nothing to do? I can almost bet you have!They are inevitable and can sneak up on you anytime‚ catching you unawares and unprepared. Most of the time you just sit and sit and watch as time moves forward at a faster pace than what you normally expect it to‚ because most of the time‚ we’re always in a hurry when we hit traffic jams and time always seems to move faster‚ and later through the day we find ourselves pressed for time. Most of the time

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    The Rise of Black British Culture from Black British Music like Reggae‚ Jazz‚ Ska to the Black British Education in Britain‚ seen in "Some Kind of Black" by Diran Adebayo The Black British culture is somewhat similar to that of the culture of blacks in America; however some things are more influential and seen differently in Britain than America. Black British Music is seen as very influential not only for Black British culture however for Britain music as a whole. The mixture of pop‚ ska‚ and

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    Jazz Influence on the 20th Century Jazz is considered one of the most influential types of music in American history. Some of the greatest artists in the world have contributed to the success jazz has had not only on American history‚ but throughout the world. Jazz music has come to serve as the base of many music styles in the United States. This paper will explain the history of jazz‚ where it all came from‚ and the effect it has had on the American culture in the 20th century. To

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    Sam Cooke was one of the most important soul singers in history -- he was the inventor of soul music. Cooke was one of the most popular performers in both the black and white communities. He was also among the first modern black performers and composers to venture into the business side of the music business‚ when he founded both a record label and a publishing company as an extension of his careers as an addition to being a singer and composer. Like many artist before him Cooke tackled issues including

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    My Musical Autobiography

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    Ever since I was a young kid‚ I was extremely fond of music. Music was all around me: on the television‚ in school‚ at the store‚ and especially in the car. Not only did I love to listen to music‚ but I loved to play it as well. I am not saying I was any good at playing music‚ because I was not. But to a young child‚ hitting their hand on anything could be music‚ and to me it definitely was. As a child‚ I was exposed to rock music and oldies. However‚ I grew up in Prince George’s county‚ so I

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    Hip Hop vs. Rock

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    “Music is the Key to Creativity. Music fuels the mind and thus fuels our creativity. A Creative mind has the ability to make discoveries and create innovations.”(http://www.pianoacrossamerica.com) Music has been around for thousands of years. Today there are many different music genres. Rock and hip hop are two of the most popular music genres. These two music genres are both alike‚ but also have differences. Rock and hip hop have many similarities. One of the main similarities is the types of

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    Conclusion Good afternoon judges and audience. My name is Camila Díaz‚ and I’m the summary speaker. In conclusion‚ we can say that rap is more than a style of music‚ is art expressed in every lyric. We don’t have to subject to social prejudices‚ because we only create a stereotype‚ only guided by a superficial opinion without knowing the real purpose of this kind of music. And the purpose is clear and related to the origin: trying to express the social and political reality in which the communities

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