Hip hop music

opposite coasts. They were both God’s of Hip Hop respectively and in there own deserved right. Starting with 2Pac on the West Coast he a staple in what is considered gangsta rap. His lyrics were about gang related violence, what he witnessed and what he was involved in. He was anti-police and hated them. Racism, poverty, police harassment and inequalities about black people weren’t far from his mind and rightfully he spoke out about these social issues in his music. At the time of the Rodney…

anaconda don’t want none Hip-hop is an large and ever growing industry that is constantly evolving, but out of the many popular genera’s of music currently inhabiting the media today why does hip-hop regularly appear with the artist name followed by either a crime, a controversial statement, or action that was committed. But to truly understand when and where the controversy appeared and began influencing the youth, one must delve into the history and evolution of the hip-hop’s tyrannical…

were omitted from hip hop culture. However, I also noted that the Chicano voice was avidly expressed within the readings. There are several factors that could have contributed to the binary resistance and nonconformity that was observed between the inclusivity of the two genres. The first reason was due to the language difference that existed. Language barriers during the 1980s to the 1990s acted as a huge hindrance towards the genre of music that could be considered to be rap music (Flores). An…

negative there are stereotypes behind it, false tales, and teens emphasize on wishful thinking or telling stories about the young lives on a day-to-day basis. In Chapter 3 rap music is a media for the black community which affects political attitudes, give information, and ideologies. Black Nationalism is presented without the black music produced artist idolize it and it increases the participation and support of Black Nationalism. “This nationalism group focuses on self-reliance,…

The controversy of Hip Hop’s negative influence has been a constant discussion over the decades since its inception. As both a music genre and a cultural movement, the reach of Hip is unprecedented, but this exposure has come to form a negative public image of the genre in the public conscious. Whenever an instance of gang violence, police shooting, or riot occurs, Hip Hop is quick to be blamed. But is Hip Hop misunderstood, and misrepresented by those? And does Hip Hop truly inspire its…

Blues and Hip Hop are two styles that have vastly different cultures and are not always mentioned in the same breath. Blues songs are famous for their 12 bar format with sorrowful lyrical content, while hip hop songs have a free flowing form lyrical subject matter can range from street life to political issues. Although many consider these genres to be completely different, there are commonalities between the two genres that can bring them together. From the heavy, powerful drums to the…

was yours taken? It is not a pleasurable feeling and its negative impact is increasingly more severe when something that has belonged to you and your culture has been seized. At some point in every African American child’s life they are immersed in hip-hop culture. I was practically raised off Run-D.M.C., Missy Elliott, and DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. When “Rock the House” by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince would blast and me, my sister, mother, and father would ramble off the lines…

Hip-Hop and Rap have been regarded to be genres that promote gun violence, gang affiliation, and drugs. This however is not true. Hip-Hop and Rap has moved people emotionally and mentally throughout the years. Impacting and connecting individuals in riots within communities, more specifically in the US. These are usually triggered by the musical structure of the piece performed, along with the message being foretold to the audience. Artists in other genres such as Bob Marley, have accomplished…

which gang activity and hip-hop music were at their peak, one hip-hop artist stood out amongst the crowd. Christopher Wallace, otherwise known as his stage names, Biggie Smalls & Notorious B.I.G., was one of hip-hop’s elite performers during the 1990s. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Christopher George Latore Wallace grew up surrounded by drugs, violence, and rap music. These influences helped inspire Smalls to record hit songs that would appeal to a vast majority of the hip-hop community. Biggie…

the slavery era. Hip-hop, originally created by African Americans has been around for many years. Not only do African Americans contribute to making Hip Hop music but other races as well. Hip Hop voices the issues that are currently happening to the African American community, such as death, racism, and police brutality. From Beyoncé singing about Black stereotypes to Macklemore, a white male, using his lyrics to stand with African Americans and crediting them. Hip Hop/Pop music has voiced the…