Jermaine Lamarr Cole better known as J-Cole was born in Germany but raised in North Carolina. Cole’s grades earned him a scholarship to St. John’s University in New York. During college‚ he knew he could make it in the music world. Jay-Z was Cole’s idol. He would stand outside his office‚ hoping and praying he would run into him‚ so he could give him a demo of his work. One day‚ Cole ran into his idol‚ and a couple of days later he received a call from the man. J- Cole was signed to Roc Nation. In
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Two singers: 50 cent and Jay Sean In the present time‚ it is without a shadow of a doubt‚ partly a fashion trend to listen to music vocalized by highly professional singers. The youth‚ counting me‚ listen to beloved singers on portable mp3’s on a constant basis. In other words‚ new fans of singers are emerging and gathering up as the singers gaining popularity. Bluntly put‚ the singer with the best song‚ image and with the highest spectators perceived as the top one. Like millions of thousands of
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Atlantic”‚ giving a perspective into the eyes and soul of the man himself‚ Rakim and the power of his charisma. “Rakim’s rhymes were so good that they created not one but two new generations of rappers‚ from Nas‚ the Wu Tang Clan‚ and Biggie Smalls‚ to Jay Z and Kanye West.” (Samuels‚ David) 1. “So I just start "Thinking of a master plan / Ain’t nothing but sweat inside my hand." I figure that a lot of people can relate with that‚ for the crowd that I was reaching for‚ for the people that felt they wanted
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The deal with rappers in society is huge‚ since the days of 2pac‚ Biggy smalls‚ Snoop Dog‚ Ice Cube‚ Dr. Dre to Jay-Z‚ Eminem‚ Lil’ Wayne‚ 50 cent‚ Kanye West and so on. These rappers are best known for their lyrics and rhythms that have made them unique in the war of rap music. Some argue that rappers inculcate the negative life style and behaviors in the young generations such as “Life should be about smoking weed‚ money and sex” yet not all understand that these rappers ain’t all about that
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I went to a Beyonce and Jay-Z concert in Chicago‚ the concert was absolutely great‚ there were so many people their‚ and their were so many crazy things that happened trying to get out of the concert. My mom and I went to Chicago to see my favorite performer Beyonce I absolutely love her. I have always wanted to see her just never had the time to go see her but finally it was summertime and my mom and I went to Chicago! The Beyonce and Jay-Z concert was so amazing it was the biggest and best event
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On August 29‚ 1958‚ Michael Jackson was born in Gary‚ Indiana. Five years later‚ influenced by his father‚ Michael joined his brothers group and emerged as the lead singer. The Jackson 5 quickly became a house hold name making number one on Billboard Hot 100 in 1969 with the single “I Want You Back”. Along with vocals Michael also played the guitar and some percussions. Audiences were astonished at the deep emotional connection and wide range young Michael was able to deliver. His vocals were considered
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Hip Hop and its Originality Hip-hop is a musical art form‚ created by African-Americans and Latino-Americans in the mid seventies. Its conception came from a young generation of African-Americans in the Bronx‚ who created a beautiful‚ prideful expression of music‚ art and dance from a backdrop of poverty. Since that ignition in a New York City borough‚ it has inspired people from all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds all across the world. When hip-hop is discussed as an art form and not just
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“Hip-Hop‚ The Renaissance” By Christopher Bowman Christopher Bowman “Hip-Hop‚ The Renaissance” They say "they never really miss you til you dead or you gone" So on that note I’m leaving after the song. A wise MC by the name of Shawn Corey Carter told me this as his Black Album gave me identical eclectic vibes I felt listening to the likes of Digable Planets‚ Big L‚ Big Daddy Kane‚ Big Pun‚ Common‚ Mos Def and others artists born of “The Renaissance”. I have come to inform you all
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this idea that famous people have their own private lives. These private lives however are described to be not that pleasant in the song “Monster”. The track brings in multiple artists all depicting themselves as monsters. These big name artists‚ Jay Z‚ Rick Ross‚ and Nicki Minaj show that even though they are so adored by all their fans‚ they can be down in the gutter. Whether it be terrorizing new competition‚ to being overly arrogant the lives of these artists are described in troubling ways.
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Emersonian self-reliance is a concept that encourages individuals to be unaffected by external influences and opinions‚ and to always follow their own paths. Published in 1841‚ Ralph Waldo Emerson’s "Self-Reliance" essay was a testament to the fact that Emerson was living in a world where it was still possible to have a new idea‚ where individuals could succeed as individuals‚ without support. In Emerson’s time‚ and in many decades to come‚ a proper application of "Self-Reliance" could indeed lead
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