Changes in rap music over the years

was taking the classic rap scene by storm with his incredible word play, his use of irony, and his critic of the injustices in America. Capital Steez had dedicated his career to shedding light on what is wrong in our country. He wanted to bring rap back to its roots where there was meaning behind every line. He wanted to make a change to not only the genre of music itself, but also to the effects of rap on the community; he wanted to change the negative stigma that follows rap. Capital Steez and…

able to bring a change to the racism and discrimination between white and black as well as brought the culture of hip hop into American culture and prosperity. The idea hit him after he gets the opportunity to meet with Eddie Cheba at Charles Gallery who was rapping, where he chants rhymed lyrics over music. He was amazed at what Eddie Cheba does and this event lead Simmons into a promoter and entrepreneur on rap music. Simmons did not limit himself with just doing business of music, he created…

Everyone enjoys listening to music and everyone prefer their own type they listen to. This will be about my two favorite types of music: r&b and hip-hop. R&b and hip-hop music both have grown from something special that also form them to be very differentiated between the two. They have so much in common but are also unique in their own ways. There is so much information about the cultural background of both R&B and Hip-Hop/Rap music. R&b is referred to as rhythm and blues. It has been…

During the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, a shocking speech was given by a famous rapper. Leaning toward the end of the speech, Kanye West stated, “And yes, as you probably could have guessed by this moment, I have decided in 2020 to run for president” (Zaru). His speech is absolutely eye-opening to the audience, as Kanye would be the last person they would think that would run for president. Kanye West is into hip hop, not politics. Uniquely, the dramatic shift in hip hop will be beyond…

stick to a certain genre/style of music for their entire careers. They do this because it is what appeals to their fans and what keeps sales up. Being a musician usually leads to the artist having to compromise their vision and creativity in order to make their music more sellable. Mainstream sells and if one chooses to pursue a direction that is not mainstream they risk alienating their audience and potentially losing a lot of revenue. Kanye West’s sudden change in musical style from mainstream…

close to him experienced in his music, and through his fame, he was able to shine a brighter light on the issue. As Christopher Murphy, a longtime fan, notes, “his rough childhood was reflected…

It is only through music in which the world can be unified by one universal language, as it captivates the mind, and embraces the soul. One has access to various genres and styles of sound such as Jazz, Rock and Roll, or even Hip-Hop, which some may say has lost its way. On account of the continuous change that inevitably occurs in the world we live in, many artists have utilized Hip-Hop to either glamorize dangerous lifestyles that have developed over the years, or to raise awareness against…

D'Arezzo invented music. He also invented solfege , a vocal note scale. He was italian of the medieval era. He was regarded as in the inventor of modern musical notation. He was born in 991 A.D and died in 1033. Here’s a couple of interesting facts about music. Loud music can make someone drink less. The world’s most expensive musical instrument was 15.9 million dollars. Listening to music while working out improves physical performance. Your heartbeat mimics and changes the music you…

Kendrick Lamar 's "Alright" video/song touches on subjects that some rap and hip-hop artist have failed to talk about. Kendrick brings up the struggles of the black community like police brutality and discrimination. It is not only a message to others but also to himself. The message for the men, women, boys, and girls that are listening to Kendrick 's music reminding people of color what many have fought for and still are fighting for today. It is also a song to himself reminding him that as a…

musicians one day must branch out and change up their typical music style, and actor/musician Donald Glover has done just that, all while having no fear of the probable backlash he may receive and has received. Donald Glover, commonly known by his stage name “Childish Gambino”, is framed by many as just a rapper who can sing. However, the release of his 2016 album, “Awaken, My Love!” has reframed him as a singer who can rap. By waiting almost three entire years, he is able to strike his fans…