Changes in rap music over the years

Since mankind could ever remember, music has always been a part of our lives. As time has gone by we have created and used music for many purposes. It 's in out everyday lives, and there are many kinds. Such as rock and roll, rap, hip-hop, classical, R&B, Pop, country, underground, and even classical. While many can agree that music has impacted human kinds existence, there is a bit of a debate about exactly how important it really is to the human race. While musicians and song-writers say that…

community members have debated over what constitutes “real hip hop”, yet recent trends have proven that hip hop as a genre is very open and fluid, where an artist with a unique musical flow can blow up overnight and influence the hip hop music of tomorrow. Of course, hip hop music did not spring out of the blue, but rather it was a newly packaged form of musical delivery that ascended from the music that preceded it. Thus, hip hop was not just a music style that followed funk music, it was…

Music has the ability to bring people of the world together. Musicians are the ones in power to affect the society through lyrics and instruments. Over the years the power and style of music has had a drastic change in the world. Artists such as Tupac Shakur and Kurt Cobain have had a strong influence and significance to popular music by providing fans with timeless music, instead of just being part of a trend. Tupac Shakur was an artist who spoke about things going on in the urban environment…

The American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, Gilbert Scott Heron, is well-known for his rebellious songs that speak of civil disobedience and anti-war protests. Heron is described by many music artists as the “godfather of rap,” who brought a political consciousness towards music. His most famous song “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” puts out the message that no more would people watch the revolution occur on the streets, but now people would all be part of the revolution on the…

culture. Some affected would be politics, sports, food, and music. Politics depend greatly on Hispanic votes. Democrats and Republicans try getting Hispanics to vote for their party. The growth of the Hispanic electorate has increased drastically. Hispanic votes can change a presidential race. The Hispanic culture has had an influence on sports, like soccer. The first World Cup took place in a Latino country. Also, their music was a big influence in American. There are great Hispanic…

names being: Drake, Future, Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, and Eminem. Drake, a Canadian rapper-singer, is currently one of the highest selling artists today. His style and pop-rap sound has found a way to produce hit after hit. Future is a southern rapper from Atlanta, Georgia who comes with his own unique “Trap” style and “Mumble” rap that is a major influence on up and coming rappers currently entering the industry. Kendrick Lamar, a rapper from Compton, California is an artist whose style is…

remember the words to their favorite songs, it is hard for them to remember what they had just learned earlier in class. Many Hip-Hop songs tell stories about everyday life struggles in urban communities that many urban students can relate to. Hip-Hop music reflects urban culture and should be used in the educational curriculum because it chronicles generational movements and therefore should be an approved course of study in education.…

Music is an important part of everyday life. Almost every person hears music on a daily basis. Music surrounds us while we are in the car, the store, watching TV. In today’s world we can fit years of music in the palm of our hands through iPods and Iphones. It does not surprise me that music has a large influence on so many people’s lives. I feel music has had a large impact on my life in made different ways. Personally I listen to music daily. I use music as a way to pass time while I am…

The genius of a city’s residents becomes an integral part of the cultural landscape and helps distinguish that city as a member of the culturally elite. Music specifically has always been a pride to the cities where musical geniuses originate, and the relationship between city and musician is hardly single sided. The city itself influences the music of its artists, and in turn, their masterpieces help shape the city’s cultural landscape. The homes of famous musicians such as Mozart and Beethoven…

egotistic jerk. Just because he is egotistical, does not mean you should not give his music a chance. After reading this, I hope the reader goes out of their way and listen to his music, and give West a chance. When it comes down to it, he is a rap god, a fashion pioneer, and an incredibly brilliant human being. Who knows maybe one day he will be President of the United States of America. Before I can change your views on West, maybe I should introduce you to him. Kanye West was born in Atlanta…