Generation Z

Sean Diddy Combs, AKA Puff Daddy, is the definition of a mogul. Starting his career as the director of A&R at Uptown Records, he was integral in launching the careers of Mary J. Blige and Jodeci, and later started his own label, Bad Boy Records, which has fostered talent that includes Mariah Carey, Method Man, Boyz II Men, Lil' Kim and more. Combs' solo music career began in 1997 with his first single, "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down," which shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, quickly followed by…

was the second most purchased music after rock for all age groups. This was according to the Recording Industry Association of America. (Thompson, 27). Hip hop’s success can be proven by two artists who topped the charts in 2007 and 2008, rapper Jay-Z or Shawn Carter and Lil Wayne, respectively. The fastest selling rap albums in history and the first album to go number on Billboard Album charts were created by Caucasian rappers the Beastie Boys and Eminem. Assistant Professor of Afro American…

Personal Paper I. Group Level of analysis A. Theories & concepts 1. Perception Checking: Perception checking means that you use a statement that checks your perception of someone else to make sure their nonverbal cues are accurate. Perception checking is a good tool to help you understand others accurately instead of jumping to conclusions or assuming if your first interpretation is the correct one. Using this strategy can be a way of reducing defensiveness in the other person since you are…

untitled It 's 2 a.m. on my first Friday morning as a college student. My temples begin to ache, as my eyelids gradually gain weight – a long night has turned into an early morning. A biology lab lurks just past the rising sun. Do I continue to finish my beat or do I use the remaining hours to rest before an overloaded morning? As I try to answer that question, a larger, looming one presents itself: Do I follow my dream of becoming a major music producer or do I take a safer route,…

Kanye West is undoubtedly the greatest entertainer of all time. First of all, as a musical artist, Kanye has far surpassed everyone in music history, regardless of genre. To say he only raps would be incorrect, because he has had many different styles throughout his career, from hip hop/rap to electropop, and in each genre he has sold plenty of albums. Crossing over to different genres and going platinum in two different categories has only been achieved by a few artists ever. Also, he owns…

The greatest rap artists of all time are still surprisingly young, which makes sense given how young the genre is itself. But don't let their age fool you. These rap artists changed the music world forever with their rhymes and beats and made the world take notice of the rising art form of rap. Here's a list recognizing the top ten rap artists of all time. Number Ten: Dr. Dre If you haven't seen Straight Outta Compton then you need to. This movie goes on to show the genius that is Dr. Dre when…

They decide how people relate to each other and the way of doing things. They are passed from one generation to another to keep them. They form the basic rules of interaction across the society taking into account factors like gender, age and so on. In the past era, some things became a reserve for the White Americans and not for the Blacks. The White…

Many will not classify hip-hop as poetry, but when one analyses the rhythm, the alliteration, and the metonymy used in hip-hop, they will be obligated to interlink poetry and hip-hop forever. The great Tupac Shakur categorized himself as a poet. Andre 3000 characterizes himself as a poet. Similarly to Kendrick Lamar characterizes himself as a poet. Lamar uses several elements of poetry in the song “King Kunta” , creating a thesis that establishes his supremacy as hip-hop king, and as a great…

canadian rapper Drake, title What a Time to Be Alive. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, Billboard R&B Charts, and Billboard's Hot Rap Songs, making the first time rapper to score two number one albums in a year, in 11 years since Jay Z back in…

Macklemore, relevant music and latest track ‘Growing Up’ Known for chart-topping and megalomaniac hits Same Love and Can't Hold Us, rap artist Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis is set to keep the ball rolling again with a new song to be released entitled Growing Up. After being low on the radar for the past two to three years, Macklemore and Lewis would be heard again via the said song which shouts of the former's recent penetration to fatherhood. Macklemore's latest hit would definitely be…