Music has been around for as many as 55,000 years. The egyptians, ancient greeks, romans and african slaves all had different forms of music. Much like today, we have several different types of music, country, rock, soft rock, gospel, jazz, pop, R&B but one the most controversial genres would be Hip-Hop and Rap along with urban black pop. Today, music is still pivotal. Music can personify people, give voice expressions to those who otherwise may not be heard. At the Super Bowl 50 halftime show in Santa Clara, California at the Levi’s stadium, actress, mogul and singer, Beyonce performed her newest single since her 2014 album, self entitled, “BEYONCE” called, “Formation.” This marked history as Bey’s most straightforward, controversial and
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Kendrick is known for his poetic verses and his keen in depth observations. His second album, “To Pimp a Butterfly”, full of politics and open vulnerability continues a discussion of race and racism in America. According to the Verge the album is “perfect” and the Rolling Stone calls it a “masterpiece.” He is passionate about Black Live mattering and equal treatment. Lamar 's first label created album, “Good kid, m.A.A.d city”, was focused on his own tale of his life. To Pimp a Butterfly lyrics are heavy with race related issues and personal identities people can not control in ways that are distinctly difficult for mixed company. Songs like "The Blacker the Berry" and "Alright" integrated live jazz, poetry, remnants of traditional African music and an eloquent innuendo to the slain black teen Trayvon Martin. This album is a journey, it is easy listening but requires full on attention to reap the reward of the journey. His album raises controversial topics, makes you question and wonder. Although Lamar’s very fearless declarations, smooth beats and impetuous visionary, To pimp a Butterfly is not a war cry or a revelation, it is a conversation to the world about prejudice and social injustices for all.This is why music is important in society, because To Pimp a Butterfly is music, and music gives voices to those who would not have one otherwise. To Pimp a Butterfly gives voices to the black communities on sexuality, gender inequalities, the culture of poverty and lack of
Kendrick is known for his poetic verses and his keen in depth observations. His second album, “To Pimp a Butterfly”, full of politics and open vulnerability continues a discussion of race and racism in America. According to the Verge the album is “perfect” and the Rolling Stone calls it a “masterpiece.” He is passionate about Black Live mattering and equal treatment. Lamar 's first label created album, “Good kid, m.A.A.d city”, was focused on his own tale of his life. To Pimp a Butterfly lyrics are heavy with race related issues and personal identities people can not control in ways that are distinctly difficult for mixed company. Songs like "The Blacker the Berry" and "Alright" integrated live jazz, poetry, remnants of traditional African music and an eloquent innuendo to the slain black teen Trayvon Martin. This album is a journey, it is easy listening but requires full on attention to reap the reward of the journey. His album raises controversial topics, makes you question and wonder. Although Lamar’s very fearless declarations, smooth beats and impetuous visionary, To pimp a Butterfly is not a war cry or a revelation, it is a conversation to the world about prejudice and social injustices for all.This is why music is important in society, because To Pimp a Butterfly is music, and music gives voices to those who would not have one otherwise. To Pimp a Butterfly gives voices to the black communities on sexuality, gender inequalities, the culture of poverty and lack of