Rap Music Analysis

Dear Allyson, this mix tape is for you to expose you to the beauty of rap music. Your disgust for rap music is repulsive, but your unwillingness to at least try to listen and experience the rap culture is far more aggravating for me. I understand why you are opposed to rap music because it has had a long reputation of being a form of music that represents gang violence, drugs, alcohol, sex exploitation, and any other negative connotations that the stereotypical rap music has to offer. However, there is a deeper meaning and reality of rap music that is most commonly misunderstood. NAV, the artist of Myself, reflects on himself being on drugs versus being sober. As the songs continues, it describes vividly the sense of his mental state and how detrimental it is to his health. Although society portrays rap music as negative and somewhat undesirable, I believe that this kind of music acts …show more content…
As for the fast-paced songs, this allows artists to pack a lot of words into the songs, ultimately packing a huge punch. An influential songs/anthem to the rap world and for suicide prevention is 1-800-273-8255 by Logic. The title, a hotline for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, gives assurance for those who are struggling. The pre-chorus, “I’ve been on the low/I been taking my time/I feel like I’m out of my mind/It feel like my life ain’t mine,” shows a suicidal person. Logic’s song, balancing both the person and the hotline’s conversation later replies with, “"I want you to be alive/ You don't gotta die today." This song empowers people to seek help when they are in a very dark place and cannot seem to find the light. I know this hits close home for you because of your personal reasons, and I feel like songs like this definitely helps you relate. Not all rap music is degenerative, as a matter of a fact, many serve the purpose of improving and increasing social