How to Rap

Beata Hanson Dr. Ha-Birdsong English 1113 November 29, 2016 Hip-Hop vs. Rap While the musical genres Hip-Hop and Rap have their similarities, they are very different. One has uplifting tones that make you want to dance and the other is angry and very aggressive with its words. Rap and Hip-Hop were both created during a time of African American oppres-sion where they weren't considered very important political affairs. African Americans felt that if they put their thoughts out in music, they…

female rappers, semi-dominated the hip-hop nation for several years when women empowerment and feminism were brought to the table. Since the beginning of the rap era, men dominated the genre, but during the end of the 20th century women came on…

Rap is used as a method of communication, “ Rap is used to communicate a crisis beyond the public spaces occupied only by black rappers and black audiences.” (Bohlman) The rap genre used to only be for black audiences and the people who were experiencing the things that the rappers were rapping about. After the Rodney King Trial and all the songs that followed, rap became a method of communication for people to know what was happening in the inner city through an African American’s point of view…

Violent gestures such as “killing women, drowning” display acts of violence promoted against women, “misogynist” is also a term associated with various rappers and shows how they are prejudiced against women, this relates back to violence due to rappers showing females are less superior and acts of violence can be used to control them. The media augments violence and displays it in a way as if it natural behavior…

When Gangsta rap music emerged in the 1980’s , with lyrics that promoted violence towards others rap music sales escalated in sales ,and became highly anticipated because of mesmerizing word flow and tactical techniques of major rap groups ; however with the use of violent lyrics in rap music it can have a profound effect on how listeners think and act. Those who are more at risk are teenage minds. The minds of teenagers…

Another area that the media often associates with hip hop music is its relation to drugs and violence. Violent and explicit themes are what makes rap music often subject to controversy. Looking at Eminem, a notorious artist known for his provocative and explicit songs, is very often criticized for the vulgar themes and aggressive behavior. His “The Marshall Mathers LP” album details his rage with drugs, his relationship with his estranged wife Kim and his mother, and his price for fame. Despite…

The History of Rap/Hip-Hop Rapping, also known as rhyming, spitting, and emceeing it is still referred to as rap and hip-hop. But, it seems that nobody ever talks about the story of how rap and hip-hop started. The history of rap and hip-hop was not only the start of a genre but, something new and creative. Rap and Hip-hop has an interesting origin story, has influenced by different genres of music, and created a new movement of freedom of speech. Dating back to the 60s and 70s in the South…

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…

supreme in the rap industry. Lamar’s music has become known for his intricate wordplay, socially-conscious lyricism, and his fusion of gangster rap with everything from pop, R&B, jazz, funk, African music, and spoken-word poetry. Lamar has become an icon of the new generation of rap music; his lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their own identities and empower themselves, whilst condemning the dangers of poverty, gang violence, addiction, and racism. Lamar represents a powerful shift in rap…

Kendrick Lamar is a very respected, powerful rapper in the rap game right now. He has a lot of influence on the rap community and to the listeners of his music. He has a lot of different songs that focus around the idea of racism, police brutality, and equality. One of his most well known songs and one of the songs that focuses on racism is his song “Alright” of the album “To Pimp A Butterfly”. The music video to this song is what really tells the story to this song along with the very powerful…