In discussions of Rap Music‚ one controversial issue has been whether There Is a link between violent lyrics and violent behavior. On the one hand‚ Matthew Robinson‚ a professor at Appalachian State University‚ argues that there is a link between violent lyrics and violent behavior. On the other hand‚ Jennifer Copley a writter from the website Suite101.com contends that listening to ap music does not make teens violent. My own view is that it can make people violent and it does not make them violent
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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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"Obviously rap music is too violent. It serves as a musical accompaniment to the entire underclass culture of violence‚" says the author of "See No Evil"‚ David Klinghoffer‚ in an article in the National Review. This extremely narrow minded philosophy has neglected to discover what rap music really is and what it means to its millions of buyers‚ who are mostly of upper-class status. Rap is not only music‚ it is also a black cultural expression that prioritizes black voices from urban America‚ and
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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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Comparison Essay Music is the soundtrack to our lives; it is in the background of everything people do. Music is universal and appeals to all ages‚ races‚ and sexes. It brings awareness of important issues to the people‚ and when it is written from life experiences‚ the audience can relate to the idea that the artist is trying to deliver. There are many genres of music that are notably different in sound and targeted listeners‚ but there is something that links them together‚ and that is a common
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Rap and hip hop historically served as a vehicle to recognize and empathize marginalized voices. Conveying a sense of dissatisfaction with personal‚ communal‚ and global conditions‚ rap music becomes a mode of edutainment and a calling for social change. However‚ the grating deliverances of rap songs can ironically alleviate the anger of the community simply through representation and shared narratives. Filipina American rapper and producer Ruby Ibarra continues to rise in fame and engages in this
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Country Music vs. Rap Music Today there are many different genres of music. There are many types of music for anyone. Country and Rap music may be two most popular types of music. Many people who like country dislike rap music and the other way around. Many people who listen to rap would never listen to country or ever admit to it. On the other hand people who listen to country may enjoy some rap music. In each type of music‚ they have many sub-genres. There also are many stereotypes that are associated
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Many people wonder what the difference between hip-hop and rap is. Hip-hop and rap varies in many different ways that most people cannot recognize. Hip-hop‚ and even rap‚ have been around for a while. They both have changed in many ways over the years. Although people think they are the same thing‚ they are not. Hip-Hop and rap is often confused for one another‚ but there are many differences between the two. In the early 1970s a musical genre was born in the neighborhoods of the South Bronx. Gifted
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February 10th‚ 2009 · 3 Comments Since rap music made its way to the music scene‚ it has been a topic of much dispute and argument. Rap music controversy seems to continuously grow parallel to the popularity of the music itself. People have been taking sides on the issue on whether rap music is proper or not — or if it is even to be considered as music in the first place. It all started smooth at first‚ the music was whimsical with a little funny scratching sound in the background. Hip-hop
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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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