Changes in rap music over the years

complexity behind the word? In today 's world the N word has become very popular but it is not acceptable to use because of the dark history behind it which it is an offensive term for many individuals. The word is used in almost everything including music such as rap, the word is seen as nothing but it is linked to brutality and suffering. Even though people have tried to forget the actual meaning of the word, it is difficult. People may say that the word is just that a word and that everyone…

also known by his stage name 2Pac, was an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million records worldwide. Shakur was one of the most dynamic most influential and self-destructive rap stars in the 90’s. Shakur was the son of Black Panther Party members Afeni Shakur Tupac’s mother; she was in jail on charges while pregnant with Tupac. Tupac spent his earliest years in the Bronx and Harlem. At the age 13 he made his acting debut in production. Later when growing up…

the the Census Bureau, a continuously growing population is living in poverty. The rate in 2007 being 12.5%. And in 2010, 15.1%. Americans who are making minimum wage and have an income below the line of poverty, is the highest it’s ever been in 35 years. The rate of poor people in America is constantly raising and will most likely never stop unless acted upon. There is very little attention brought to the poverty issues affecting Americans,…

the piano serenades the listener into a ballad of love. Generation by generation, the stylistics of “Killing Me Softly” has evolved to conform to a variety of genres and audiences. It has made its way through airways with notable artists taking a change of channeling the essence of the song. Although the song originated from a young vocalist known as, Lori Lieberman, many credit those who have covered the song as the originators, such as Roberta Flack, The Fugees and Colbie Caillat. No matter…

In history, Music was a great role in various aspects. The combination of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color. The music is an unlimited source of nutrient to our humanity. Throughout the history, it is used for entertainment, helping people go through tragic times, and to control their emotions. As Behavioral psychology develops, they find out that music has a great impact on Psychological development in people. Also, some of counseling Psychologist uses the method of musical therapy to help…

All over the world, music is a part of almost people that they can’t live without it. Classical music, folk music, non-lyrical music are some of the most beautiful kinds of music. Music can help people boosting their moods, encouraging, or refreshing them. However, everything always come out with two categories: “good and bad”. In recently world, music runs along with the trend taste of young people. The desires are increasing, so three quarters of the songs come out with non-sense lyrics songs,…

According to Pitts (2008), the UK and the USA have seen dramatic changes in the economy which have greatly affected many families residing in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. In particular, the BME community has seen an increase in their young males left redundant and stagnant at the bottom of the social class ladder and excluded from the values of society. In their response to their lack of status, respect and power with frustration, black youths have ostensibly resulted to anger and also the…

Shawn Corey Carter better known as his stage name Jay Z is one of the most successful music artist and business man today. Born on December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York, Jay Z wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth nor did he have a trust fund for him. He lived with his mother in the Marcy housing complex. Marcy is a drug infested housing complex. Jay Z escape from his bad environment was through music. When Jay Z got older his name stage name started to create some buzz within the city.…

New York City (east coast) and spread to the west coast (California). Rapper’s such as Public Enemy (Flavor Flav, Chuck D and Dj Lord) Snoop Dogg and NWA (Ice Cube, Eazy E, Dr. Dre, MC Ren., The D.O.C., Dj Yella, and Arabian Prince) used Hip Hop and rap to express their frustrations against police brutality and racial oppression against minorities such as African- Americans. “Public Enemy brought an explosion of sonic invention, rhyming virtuosity and social awareness to hip-hop in the 1980s and…

Mac Toby Mac is a Christian artist and producer of music. His name goes with many genres of Contemporary Christian music of the modern times. Christian music has changed through the last few years, and Toby Mac has gone through the changes as time moves forward. The reason for choosing Toby Mac is due to the total influence a person has and the impact he has had on the world. Not as just a Christian artist and singer, but he changes the way music sticks in people’s minds and hearts. Toby Mac…