Gangsta rap

focus into a specific subgenre in the music industry called “Trap Rap” and research more for myself and its growing audience. The term "trap" is used to refer to the place where all types of drug deals are made and they incorporate their trap lifestyle into their music career. This topic is nothing new to me I’ve been listening to music, and specifically this type since I was still in the car seat. My first introduction to trap rap was by an artist named Young Jeezy, and my mom was the first to…

of rap has been in existence since the 1970s, but has evolved into one of the world's most likable styles of music. Some rap artists have turned their poetic lyrics into careers and often live a millionaire lifestyle. Beginning on the East Coast, the genre disseminated to the West Coast and developed another type of genre called gangsta rap. Gangsta rap is known mostly for its explicit and violent lyrics. The music genre rap had a gradual beginning that led into the golden age of rap and rap…

Rap music has enjoyed popularity in American culture. It is a musical art form that tells a story in a fast, shortened word fashion while providing a heavy background beat. The content of rap music covers a wide range. Rap has changed America not only with the message it sends, but with clothing, language, and all the culture it comes with. We can see the power of influence Rap music has had on the recent generation through the 1990s West Coast vs East Coast hip hop scenes in the United States…

The most popular duo group of underground music, the $uicideBoy$ are well known for the hard, depressing, and sometimes scary vibe they give off on their music. From New Orleans, Louisiana, Ruby, and $crim are one of the rapid spreading group in the music world right now. They've created a loyal fan base that goes to anything they do or make. Their SoundCloud is full of insane projects, with multiple mixtapes and songs that have millions of plays on the website of SoundCloud. From their recent…

presence” in Hip Hop is largely behind the scenes in the form of ownership as it relates to talent management companies, record labels and media organizations. “For many youth the heroes and success stories of the inner-city are rappers. The popularity of rap and the spin-offs of hip-hop culture--fashion lines like FUBU and Tommy Hilfiger, movies such as Boyz N Da Hood and Friday, and television shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and In the House--have had a major impact on American…

In the study Misogyny in Rap Music; A Content Analysis of Prevalence and Meanings (Weitzer and Kubrin, 2009) the portrayal of women in hip-hop music and gender roles are discussed. It also examines the depiction of masculinity in contrast to femininity. It is established that women are often marginalized and depicted inferior to men which can be proven in the way women commonly are referred to by using degrading vocabulary such as bitch, whore or hoe and in lyrics and via visual imagery;…

both of these artists like to wear expensive brands, and designer clothes, so they dress similar. They both wear brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Goyard. Another one of these two rappers similarities would have to be their music style. They both rap about drugs, guns, money, and women, all over a hard trap beat with 808’s and deep-sub bass. However, an easily comparable trait shared between these two individuals is the way they deliver the vocals on their songs. For instance, Chief Keef…

differences between Hip-Hop and Rap: musical features, culture and community message. These features are critical to separating these two very similar types of music from other popular music. Rap is a combination of rhyming and poetry to a musical beat. The subject of the rap can range from local events to relationships. In the early 70s and 80s, rappers provided social commentary on issues that were not receiving regular media attention. In later years, popular rap became more focused on…

Hip Hop is one of the most popular things kids and teenagers listen to. While hip hop might be fun and exciting to listen to it can easily have a major negative effect on the minors who listen to it. Some children listen to rap music all day and everyday. Also some children really take Hip Hop seriously and know how to enjoy it responsibly; but some do not act mature with this particular type music. The content that is in Hip Hop affects a child's actions, language and view on women. Hip hop…

The history of rap music would not be complete without a look at the performers who make it all possible - the rap artists. Most rap music typically includes one or more rappers who often rap about their own personal life stories, important events in their lives, or social problems they wish to make a public statement about. Rap songs can also represent romanticized or fictional themes. The sky is the limit. Musically, rap songs usually have a strong rhythmic aspect with the spoken lyrics…