Compare And Contrast Hip Hop And Poetry

To be or not to be poetry or hip-hop. Poetry and hip-hop an ongoing debate on whether or not they are compatible or completely irrelevant. What is poetry? Poetry is the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm. Hip hop a musical style that express feelings and ideas with the use of beats and rhythm. Hip hop and poetry share a mutual characteristic RHYTHM. Rhythm in music as well as poetry give the lyrics style and emotion to inspire the listeners. Although in hip hop rhythm is key and beats are needed, poetry as well as hip hop deliver emotions to express a story to the audience.

Hip hop in modern times addresses real world problems such as gangs, violence and drugs that are rarely spoken about in other upscale communities. Through the use of hip hop our messages are delivered to those who might not live in …show more content…
In the article flenzoisjealous“Rap vs. Poetry” May 17, 2011 he mentions that “having accents when it comes to reading what the author wrote depending on the topic. The author adds accent to the verse that stands out the most and the most meaningful verse” in poems we must remember that it is not monotone there is emotion pouring out of every word that is spoken, accents amplify the emotion that is being delivered to the audience, authors as well as hip hop artist music convey emotion through the constant rhythm that their voice develop. On the other