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Traits of the American Musical Icon Today’s music industry has become a competitive business to see who can make it to the top of the charts. Iconic musicians make themselves stand out by being charitable, using their personal history, crossing over, signature style, and their stage presence. Many icons worked hard to be where they are to day, so they know the struggle and give back to the community. Many artists reflect on and incorporate into their music experiences from their personal lives…

Nas performed a lengthy set on Saturday to a sea of screaming fans. The Hip Hop vet performed most of his Life Is Good album along with other classic hits. During his set, Nas took a moment to shout out his own daughter. "Today's my daughter's birthday," said Nas. "She's 19 today. That's crazy!" The short speech served as a segue to the track "Daughters." Nas' new billboard in classic back and white, is the largest billboard in Times Square and was revealed last week. Often called the poet…

like “Wild Style” taken place in the Bronx, which got the first generation Japanese hip hoppers into hip hop. The main elements in Hip-Hop was Djing, break dancing, and graffiti. Mostly likely Japanese hip hoppers are teenagers and in their 20’s. Discos was the spot for hip hoppers to come and chill, but since Djing came along it transition to clubs instead. These Japanese hip hoppers are attached to Hip-Hop because they wanted to look cool like those famous Hip-Hop artists in United States.…

Word Count: 1519 I Can’t Let You Disrespect Me I’m A Queen, and All My Real Boss Chicks Know What I Mean “Every time I hear a brother call a girl a bitch or a hoe, trying to make a sister feel low, You know all of that gots to go.” -Queen Latifah, U.N.I.T.Y. Lyrics. Every time I turn on the radio in my car, I cannot hear a song without rappers calling a female out of their name and that has been an issue for quite some time now. My opening statement was a verse from actress/rapper Queen…

A youth subculture is a periodic short-lived culture determined by a common character, interest or behavior. The cultures do not particularly respond to any known social institution or common social culture. Most of the time, these subcultures are developed by a small group of people in a local area and live out their lifetimes in this local area. This academic research paper will analyze the existence of a subculture that was active in Australia in the past. The paper will also analyze a…

At the Disco. The next song I chose was Strawberry Swing by Coldplay. I chose this song to represent one of the best days of my life. The best day of my life was this summer on a road trip. My family and I were traveling up through Colorado, Mississippi, Louisiana…

A school band is a group of student musicians who rehearse and perform instrumental music together. A concert band is usually under the direction of one or more conductors (band directors). A school band consists of woodwind instruments, brass instruments and percussion instruments, although upper level bands may also have string basses or bass guitar. School bands tend to be more common in the United States. School bands in the United Kingdom are generally similar to those in the US although…

Understanding Hipness: ‘Subcultural Capital’ as a Feminist Tool by Sarah Thornton and Women and the Early British Rave Scene by Maria Pini, both discuss and analyze the social dance culture of the 1980’s. Thornton’s article focused primarily on the culture of clubbing while Pini’s article focused more on rave culture, however both did mention clubbing and raving at points in their article. Both articles carry validity in their arguments however it is important to take bias into account when…

Pınar DİLMEN 140302003 Women’s Literature S M Adams My main subject is house and environment. The Radiant Way begins with the preparations for the party that Liz gives in New Years Eve. At first I focus on the environment that Liz and Shirley lives and when I talk about them, I will compare the middle class and working class. (Liz = Middle Class – Shirley = Working Class) Liz is living in Harley Street with her family. Rich families are living in Harley Street. Harley street is far away from…

Michael Jackson effort for music and dancing did not just change pop culture, he revolutionized it, becoming the biggest star during the seventies, eighties and nineties. He made society rethink the entire industry of pop culture itself as he made famous for his music, videos, dancing and clothing. He bridged most of pop culture back then to what has become now. If it weren’t for Michael Jackson influencing society through his music many people who was inspired by his work wouldn’t be where they…