Music is a powerful thing. It produces feelings and has the ability to bring all people together. Music is also and outlet for people to express themselves and share a mutual idea or beliefs, whether it is through poetic lyrics or throbbing anthems. The artists today are not known for their music, but rather for how extravagant their outfits are and how many times their wealthy relatives can get them out of jail. How much money they have, or the newest relationship they are involved with every other week. Thus, music is lost and meaningless.
Pop music is no longer consisting of emotion, but instead themes of money, sex, and fame. Pop performers are well-known for their run-ins with police, their latest diet, or their most recent interactions …show more content…
As time went on and music changed into what was the catchiest Miley changed as well. For instance, at the MTV Video Music Awards, Miley preformed her song “We Can’t Stop” and stripped down to a nude bikini. This attracted a lot of unwanted attention from former “Hannah Montana” fans, and films, music, and television critics. This began the controversy of Miley’s career. She did not stop there though; when Robin Thicke accompanied her, she ran a foam finer over her private parts. This was the topic of magazines, like Billboard, for weeks. That’s not including all the attention she received on social media. Parents of children that loved “Hannah Montana” were disgusted and refused to listen to her because she was provoking sexual dress attire and actions. In her new song “Twerk” featuring Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus has touched upon controversial topics such as alcohol, sexual dancing, and strip clubs. She has made the ‘twerk’ dance move famous around the world, and critics have absolutely kill her with negative feedback. Yet, she still makes millions of dollars and sells millions of albums because people like her songs. This is because people like her rebellious attitude and daring outfits. Does this mean the music is good? Does this mean the music has a meaning? No this music is strictly something to dance in the club …show more content…
You'll find yourself captivated by fresh beats and catchy hooks. The song will stick in your head forever, but what are you really listening to? What is the music that we hear every day trying to get across? Although it may sound cool, it really is not very thought-provoking. Lil Wayne, for example, is a great demonstration of how much in the pop culture day has no meaning. When he raps he is not singing, he is only speaking fast and hold words out longer. Second, some of his music has words in it that do not make sense but they are in there so that they rhyme with the rest of his lyrics. Lil Wayne is more see as someone who gets in trouble and goes to jail. He went to jail for possession of a gun. Many star are more labeled by their actions than their music, Lil Wayne and Miley Cyrus are only two example. Lil Wayne was for jail time and Miley’s was for sexual exploitation.
These songs teach listeners that what is on the outside is important, and money matters. In feelings ado not matter. Thus, explaining why children want as many new things as they can get their hands on. These messages are also shown through music videos containing sexual themes, drug themes, and fame themes. Having a glorious house, car, outfits and, other decorations meant to show their wealth. So, much music has become numb due to the fact that artist have lost the the idea that it can tell a story, be a motivation, or change the
Pop music is no longer consisting of emotion, but instead themes of money, sex, and fame. Pop performers are well-known for their run-ins with police, their latest diet, or their most recent interactions …show more content…
As time went on and music changed into what was the catchiest Miley changed as well. For instance, at the MTV Video Music Awards, Miley preformed her song “We Can’t Stop” and stripped down to a nude bikini. This attracted a lot of unwanted attention from former “Hannah Montana” fans, and films, music, and television critics. This began the controversy of Miley’s career. She did not stop there though; when Robin Thicke accompanied her, she ran a foam finer over her private parts. This was the topic of magazines, like Billboard, for weeks. That’s not including all the attention she received on social media. Parents of children that loved “Hannah Montana” were disgusted and refused to listen to her because she was provoking sexual dress attire and actions. In her new song “Twerk” featuring Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus has touched upon controversial topics such as alcohol, sexual dancing, and strip clubs. She has made the ‘twerk’ dance move famous around the world, and critics have absolutely kill her with negative feedback. Yet, she still makes millions of dollars and sells millions of albums because people like her songs. This is because people like her rebellious attitude and daring outfits. Does this mean the music is good? Does this mean the music has a meaning? No this music is strictly something to dance in the club …show more content…
You'll find yourself captivated by fresh beats and catchy hooks. The song will stick in your head forever, but what are you really listening to? What is the music that we hear every day trying to get across? Although it may sound cool, it really is not very thought-provoking. Lil Wayne, for example, is a great demonstration of how much in the pop culture day has no meaning. When he raps he is not singing, he is only speaking fast and hold words out longer. Second, some of his music has words in it that do not make sense but they are in there so that they rhyme with the rest of his lyrics. Lil Wayne is more see as someone who gets in trouble and goes to jail. He went to jail for possession of a gun. Many star are more labeled by their actions than their music, Lil Wayne and Miley Cyrus are only two example. Lil Wayne was for jail time and Miley’s was for sexual exploitation.
These songs teach listeners that what is on the outside is important, and money matters. In feelings ado not matter. Thus, explaining why children want as many new things as they can get their hands on. These messages are also shown through music videos containing sexual themes, drug themes, and fame themes. Having a glorious house, car, outfits and, other decorations meant to show their wealth. So, much music has become numb due to the fact that artist have lost the the idea that it can tell a story, be a motivation, or change the