Disc jockey

Toward the end of your participation in the online discussion for Lesson 3, submit your final assessment of why so many people seem to consider Elvis a seminal figure in rock. Include in your written discussion the role of mass media and its possible influence on cultural fashion. Also include references from the online discussion where appropriate. Be sure to cite your sources. Elvis Presley, also known was the “King of Rock,” played a very important part in the 50s. During this time period,…

culture at the event. At the prom, Justin asked me to request some popular songs that contained explicit lyrics. I explained to Justin that the disc jockey would not play those songs because the songs were inappropriate for this event. Justin did not understand my reasoning so he went the disc jockey and asked them to play the explicit songs. The disc jockey explained to Justin he could not play those songs and Justin walked away disappointed. According to Patricia W. Iyer (2008), therapeutic…

Three young women from the projects of Detroit chase their dreams of becoming singing stars. As the Dreams strive for greatness they catch breaks that lead to success, but also face many challenges between themselves and their management, along with unequal treatment in the industry because of race and gender. Dreamgirls portrays many sides of the music industry during the early 1960’s, and 70’s. When rock n roll music was emerging as one of the most popular genres for the younger generations…

Radio stations and music companies are very much controlled by consumers. At certain times during the day one can call into their favorite station and request a song of their choice. Big industry companies sign artist with huge commercial appeal in the hopes that consumers will buy anything the company puts out in support of their favorite artist. Younger generations in particular are very active and passionate about the music genres they like and support. Music and radio stations have an…

The 1950s was a time of racial tensions as the advancement of the Civil Rights Movement took place. During this time, there were many significant feats for African American rights: integration in schools with Brown vs the Board of Education, the integration of public transportation in 1956, and the Little Rock 9. Despite all of the positivity and momentum gained by the movement, the journey was hard-fought, with many attacks on black citizens, performers especially. Rock’n roll was helpful with…

After a long day’s work, we come home looking forward to our favorite TV show. For some it may be The Middle, Downton Abbey, or even Keeping Up with the Kardashians; all of these shows have changed the way we act and treat one another. One day we are the Lady Mary of Michigan and the next we are Kim Kardashian. Throughout the years we have gone from scripted comedies to more and more reality TV shows. One of the first reality TV shows that started it all for us was Survivor, but now over the…

Hip hop is a cultural movement that began its journey during the early 1970s, among African American young children’s residing in the South Bronx in New York City. Afterwards, became popular outside of the African American community in the late 1980s and by the 2010s it became the most listened-to musical genre in the entire world. Furthermore, it consists of four fundamental elements, which represent the different manifestations of the culture: rap, turntablism, b-boying, and lastly graffiti…

Before Oprah Winfrey was born, her mom’s sister, Ida, decided to name her Orpah. Her name was found in a famous book called the Bible. The hospital Winfrey was born in spelled her name wrong on the birth certificate. When Oprah Winfrey was a young child, her Grandmother always encouraged her to be the best she could be. Winfrey’s grandmother had always read her different bible passages. One day, Winfrey decided to start memorizing scriptures with confidence. At the Kosciusko’s Baptist…

Rock and roll was a term used by Alan Freed, a disc jockey, so he could play the songs that came from the African American community because it was the time when America was segregated. Rock and roll is a diverse form of music because it is a combination of many different types of music. Janice Jackson point out “Blues, gospel, rhythm and blues and other forms of black music styles are the roots for rock 'n' roll”. Rock and roll made its entrance in 1951 in North America. Charles F. McGovern…

early childhood education and interning for a pre-k class at Seibet Elementary. I was involved with my community by tutoring younger students at my house or theirs to help on lessons they were stuck on in school and excel in them. My career as a disc jockey allows me to interact with the public, mange my own small business, and network at events speaking about issues I am concerned about as well perform. My counselor also got me involve with a group of girls my age during…