Rap: Detrimental To Our Youth “Money‚ cash‚ h**s‚ money‚ cash‚ chicks/Sex‚ murder and mayhem- romance for the street/Only wife of mines is a life of crime/F*** the law‚ keep dealing! I led a life you can write a book on/Sex‚ murder and mayhem‚ romance for the street/Man‚ and I tell ya‚ it’ll be the best seller.” (Jay Z‚ Money‚ Cash‚ H**s) From rapping about the ills of society and the injustice and inequality of the 1970’s to the lyrics of Jay Z‚ rap has taken a turn for the worst. Although rap
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are very similar to the words of Black poets. It is argued as to wether or not rap is a viable form of poetry. Both discuss similar subjects‚ write in the same style and use the same type of language in their writings. When looking at a poem or reading rap lyrics‚ distinguishing between the two can be difficult‚ if not impossible.<br><br>Both Black rappers and Black poets write about the same subjects. For example the rap group NWA‚ and the poet Alice Walker‚ both cover the topic of being from a minority
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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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Christian Rap vs. Mainstream Rap I can’t believe the radio is playing some of the music they play and claim its radio friendly. Its not when all you hear is sex‚ killing‚ drugs‚ and so forth. Some may not like rap music‚ but even people who do claim that rap nowadays is not radio friendly. Christian Rap on the other hand brings forth a new and fresh sound to Rap music while putting Jesus in the center. Most songs encourage young people to do better and make a change to Life and not death.
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community‚ a nation or in the world. Rap music is one genre in the music industry that allows a platform for people to express there individual needs‚ desires‚ wants‚ or what is happening in their lives. It also instills a sense of hope that “I” am not alone‚ this is also happening to “others” and I can overcome my current situation stronger and a little bit wiser while at the same time used to unify a community regardless of age‚ race‚
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S. Mirzaei English 102 11/30/13 Gangsta Rap Gangsta Rap is a genre of hip-hop that came around in the 1980’s. In these songs rappers express the hardships and times they have been through. It is used to describe harsh realities of life for a modern black male living in poor areas. A gangsta is defined as “a member of an urban street gang.” (Merriam-Webster) The definition of gangsta rap is‚ “a type of rap music with lyrics about the violence and drug use of street gang” (Merriam-Webster). “The
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7.d.x) Structure‚ word count and presentation The word limit for your Research Report is 6‚500 words. Oxford Brookes University recommends the following structure and approximate word distribution for your Research Report. We believe that this will allow you to demonstrate all of the required technical and professional skills‚ and graduate skills in sufficient depth. It is important to note that words included in tables within the body of the report are included in the word count‚ appendices
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Pit Bull’s Bad Rap J. Lee Gray Simpson University We all know the terrifying image of a snarling Pit Bull lunging at a dog‚ or even worse‚ a person. This image evokes fear and tremendous alarm. For many‚ any time a person is hurt by a dog‚ this is the first image to come to mind. Most people don’t see Pit Bulls the way I do. I know them as loving‚ loyal and funny creatures. Pit Bulls do not deserve their undesirable reputation. The people who argue against
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music being art‚ we more than often think of the blues‚ broadway or pop. We think of this as artful music because of the story being told‚ and how beautiful it is to listen to. We as a society often don’t find hip hop and rap beautiful‚ we think it’s harsh and ugly. Hip hop and rap is very popular in the year 2016 much like broadway style dancing was in 1923. Anyone can spout words out of their mouth and call it singing‚ but that does not make it beautiful‚ and meaningful. Music has been around for
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but also jazz poetry. According to John Sobol‚ the jazz musician and poet who wrote Digitopia Blues‚ rap "bears a striking resemblance to the evolution of jazz both stylistically and formally."[21] One of the main influences on Hip Hop artists was James Brown. James Brown is credited for inventing funk music in the middle ’60s. The characteristic funk drum beat is the most common rhythm used for rap music. Two of the earliest recordings which have a funk beat and lyrics which are rhymed in rhythm
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