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Student's Name Instructor's Name Course Date Tune-Up The song named “Glory” is an inspiring production by Common and his colleague John Legend. John is a famous American singer who has had other releases. Common is known as a rapper while John Legend is a songwriter. The song is a single from the album Selma. Selma refers to a movie documenting the history of events in the 1965 era. At that time, there was a protest march from Selma to Montgomery which led by Dr. Martin…

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…

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…

"Nobody can tell me where I can and can't go." Kanye West. A rapper, television personality, loving husband of reality star Kim Kardashian, father of North West and possibly the most controversial celebrity of the century. Kanye is known for having arrogant, egocentric, and outspoken traits which draw the public's eye to him. This puts them in awe of how someone could have no filter and have a sole focus for themselves. The phrase "no one loves Kanye more than Kanye." is definitely a true…

In recent news, the media, especially social media, has crucified Kanye West for his recent comments showing in support of current President Donald Trump and later his comments about how slavery was a choice. Kanye West is an American rapper, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur, who has made media headlines multiple times with his “outrageous” comments, such as saying that former president George W. Bush doesn’t care about black people and how the rapper’s biggest regret in life…

The Mystery of the slaying of The Notorious B.I.G “Every hustler knows you can’t hustle forever”. Christopher Wallace, or The Notorious B.I.G, was a Brooklyn based rapper who made Sean “Puffy” Combs and Bad Boy records a success. He was described as ‘“A mountain of a man , 6ft 3in, 280 lb, black as tar, with a W.C. Fields scowl and a lazy eye”’ (History). But Wallace’s life was short lived. He was shot at a red light in Los Angeles by an unknown shooter. Many people place the blame on the blood…

All musicians one day must branch out and change up their typical music style, and actor/musician Donald Glover has done just that, all while having no fear of the probable backlash he may receive and has received. Donald Glover, commonly known by his stage name “Childish Gambino”, is framed by many as just a rapper who can sing. However, the release of his 2016 album, “Awaken, My Love!” has reframed him as a singer who can rap. By waiting almost three entire years, he is able to strike his fans…

Essay about DR. DRE Dr. Dre used his rap and producing skills to put hip hop in the mainstream. He also has helped mentor some of the biggest rap names, to this day. For example tupac , snoop dogg , eminem, and kendrick lamar . he was most known for being in N.W.A and Death Row . DR. DRE born on february 18 1965 his dad was theodore young his mom was verna young . at one point he lived in wilmington Arms housing project in the compton area . This amazing artist start djing in his teens…

Synthetic Wig and Human Hair Wig Care If you have an extensive wig collection, human hair or synthetic hair wigs, you should know how to care for them. Use these steps to properly care for and wash your different wigs. Synthetic Wig Care 1. Before washing your wig, gently brush the wig with a wig brush. If your wig has tight curls, don’t brush but use your fingers to remove tangles. 2. Use wig shampoo that is specific to synthetic hair wigs. In a sing, mix 2 teaspoons of shampoo with cold…

Understanding Kanye West The Plight of a Genius Musician Hello, I’ve left this on a table hoping someone would pick this up and read it. I have recently grown tired of all the hate Kanye West is receiving for just being himself. So hopefully if you stick around long enough to read this whole thing, I hope I’ll have convinced you to change your views and even become a fan of Kanye. To even begin to understand Kanye West, we have to lay down a lot of background information first. So let’s…