VIOLENT AND VULGAR RAP LYRICS What happened to censorship? “Then shall we allow our children to listen to any story anyone happens to make up‚ and so receive into their minds ideas that often the very opposite of those we shall thing they ought to have when they are grown up?” Plato‚ The Republic While Plato may not have had rap music to contend with‚ he posed a question that could be a leading concept for a society concerned with the impact of today’s music on its kids. In
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Research and Analysis Project (Draft): PESTEL Porter 5 Forces CSFs SWOT Financial Analysis- Few ratios PESTEL Analysis : Analysis of macro environment of an organization is fundamental to assess its business and financial performance. It helps in identification and understanding of major external influences which may affect the organization’s strategy and how they have coped up with those influences. Due to the dynamic nature‚ it is not feasible for any organization to continue without considering
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Introduction and Background I will be analyzing the song "Murder to Excellence" by song artists Kanye West and Jay-Z. To begin I will provide background on the song as well as the artists‚ the meaning behind the song‚ and the genre. Secondly‚ I will explain why I chose this song to analyze‚ and what this means to me. Then‚ I will discuss how this fits into my culture and why it’s useful. Lastly‚ I will end with closing thoughts. Kanye West and Jay-Z‚ songwriters‚ producers‚ and icons to keep it
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together with imagination‚ skill and expressive views. Rap and Hip-Hop were born out of the frustration that African Americans experienced during the Ronald Reagan presidency. Reagan’s policy of Reaganomics disadvantaged the poor but specifically the black people. In response‚ the oppressed used rap and hip-hop as a way to express themselves. Since then‚ rap has branched out to many different genres and messages. Dating since the birth of rap‚ musicians have used hip-hop as a platform to discuss a
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Does rap actually affect a teens behaviour or does it give them a different perspective on how to view life? Lollipops turning into cigarettes‚ when flying high meant being pushed the highest on the swing and pinky promises meant everything‚ life has changed so much and so has everyone’s behaviour. The effect is not always positive but it leads teens thinking that if they live their life a certain way maybe they won’t get hurt as much. The music teens listen to shows them how to face reality and
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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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I chose the song “Mo Money‚ Mo Problems” by The Notorious B.I.G‚ strictly focusing on the chorus. The chorus says‚ “I don’t know what they want from me‚ it’s like the more money we come across‚ the more problems we see.” The first reason I chose this song is because my students have a deep love for Biggie. I even have one student‚ who never seems to connect to the lessons for the most part‚ that I wanted to really get into this unit. I knew I would get him by playing this song because he even
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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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to appreciate the true value of life. One might wonder what defines true value of life. True value of life differs from person to person but many would agree that it’s all in the perspective one chooses to look at. In the poem “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” written by T.S. Eliot‚ Prufrock fails to perceive the true value of life. His negative outlook on life destroys him emotionally leaving him unsatisfied with his life. In addition‚ Prufrock frequently puts himself
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Music has changed so much over the years and this generation is full of rap/hip hop music. Rap and hip hop music does not always have a negative effect on a teen’s behaviour/language. However‚ some of the effects can turn out to be negative but that’s how life is a lot of people do get into the habit of drinking or smoking. Some lyrics are actually meaningful‚ they talk about the word “loyal” doesn’t mean anything. They also talk about how one’s behaviour has changed due to certain circumstances
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