Freestyle rap

In essence, it is important to know that not all forms of hip hop are portrayed negatively. Hip hop started as a way to escape from the negative things that were going on around the community. As we look at the media and what they say about hip hop, we should consider all the positive things hip hop bring to the world as well. Some hip hop artist, such as Lecrae, a gospel rapper, has helped many children change their lives around. Gabe Ramirez, a CNN reporter writes an article about how hip hop…

An account of Jay-Z’s battle with his anger and abandonment would not make much sense, or be as powerful if it was not something he had personally experienced. In hip-hop, particularly rap, being a phony, or portraying yourself in a way that isn’t true, is scored. The artists cannot lay claim to experiences they have not lived. It goes against the very grain of what hip-hop stands for. It is a reflection of ones life. One component of hip-hop is that it is meant to be an outlet for the…

Well today I will be telling you where rap comes from and more including who the fast rapper and more world records. So where did rap originated from? ‘’Rap originated with announcements made over microphones at parties, which developed into more rhyming patterns. A strong influence on rappers was the funk sound of James Brown. By the end of the 1970 rap had become a full-fledged musical genre, thanks to such artists as the Sugarhill Gang and Kurtis Blow’’. rap music has no melody it only has…

Mainstream rap and hip-hop portrays a distinct style and theme, which, to me, seems to be mostly centered on commercialism. The stereotype that exists for hip-hop exists because the mainstream hip-hop does fit into the mold that some of us talked about during the first discussion. Artists promote lifestyles that are unattainable for the majority, probably all, of their listeners. This focus on commercialism, always having the newest, best, and brightest editions of clothing, electronics, or cars…

express themselves through poetry, which then turns into a beat that flows and makes everyone move. Rap is another form of poetry; another form of speaking from the soul. Rap music started by one simple poem and has grown into something so much more. Written by an African American male, rap was originally used to get people hyped and excited for parties, and still serves that purpose to this day! Since rap is generally a masculine genre, does that mean women can’t be rappers? Defying odds,…

Who is Faheem Rashad Najm? Rashad is the rapper that many of us know today as T-pain. T-Pain, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and an actor. People might recognize T-Pain for his music but a little known fact about him is that he's changed the music industry. Ever wondered why T-pain’s voice is different and almost perfectly soothing and unique? It’s called auto tune. Since T-Pain introduced auto tune into the game, many artists also followed right behind him. Today…

Learnhowtorap. Web. 09 Feb. 2016.)"Rap was created to reduce all the negativity such as gang violence and etc."("Interesting Facts About Hip-Hop Music." Interesting Facts About Hip-Hop Music. Learnhowtorap. Web. 09 Feb. 2016.) Run DMC was the golden age of hip hop. ("Word Press. "History Facts." Hip-Hop History. Word Press, 19 June 2012. Web. 10…

popular through Gangsta Rap music. “Gangsta Rap is a style of Hip-Hop that reflects the violent lifestyles of inner-city youth (Adaso Henry).” A few well known artist from the Gangsta Rap epidemic are Tupac, Too Short, Snoop Dogg, Eazy E, Biggie Smalls and Ice Cube. Today we have “Gangsta Rappers” by the name of Lil Durk, Chief Keef, Wiz Khalifa, Monsta, Jay Rock, and Gucci Mane. Although, “Gangsta Rap” has survived an astounding 35 years are the lyrics like Ice Cube’s “Gangsta Rap Made Me Do…

Nelson George’s “Gangsters–Real and Unreal” 1. “Gangsta rap (or reality rap or whatever descriptive phrase you like) is a direct by-product of the crack explosion...first came crack rocks, then gangsta rap” (paragraph 32) What examples does George use to prove his point? Do you agree with his statement? Explain why. If not, then what do you think gangsta rap is a direct product of? Be specific in your response. Present in George’s “Gangsters– Real and Unreal”, the extensive details revolving…

By the 1990's rap artists like, DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince, Curtis Blow and Biz Markie were no longer accepted in the rap music" (Toms, 2006, p1). Those rap artists were considered as roll models, because those rap artists relayed positive messages to their listeners (Toms, 2006, p1). "The majority of today's rap culture involves a lot of explicit material and negativities" (McGarrell). According to McGarrell, This new form of rap music glorifies big money, degrading of women, drugs,…