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Only a few hours until midnight would drape over the town, the car abruptly braked causing Courtney to jump from her sleep. Wiping the foggy window, Courtney imagined the brown brick home bordered with flowers from the website photo, but she was staring at a snowy dark abandoned shack. The house was five minutes away from the town, she wanted a low profile while she was staying, but what worried her the most was how long she could stay hidden. Few weeks before, she planned it all out. Tomorrow was making pancakes in the morning and then going to the library later to find any newspapers or articles. Beverly and Billie could explore the town at their own leisure while Courtney is busy. Beverly opened the car door followed by Billie and then Courtney. Beverly gathered the bags from the trunk while Courtney, under her hood, ran to the front porch. She unlocked the door with Billie rushing in behind her, her heels scurrying against the floorboards. Beverly was jammed in the doorway carrying all the suitcases. “Thanks for helping.” Beverly sarcastically said, she threw all the bags in front of her. She dusted all the snow off her jeans and glanced up, “Courtney, you said this place was like a cute cabin.” Beverly looked around, “It’s filthy and falling apart.” “Yeah,” Billie agreed. “I can see why you got such a great deal. The person who lives here would agree.” Disappointment grew on Courtney’s face as she pleaded, “C’mon guys, you’ll love it. Tomorrow I’m making…

The focus of my rhetoric research is to analyze the presence of misogyny in conscious rap and how it is reflected in lyrics and criticized compared to gangster rap. This paper will seek to explore how sexism affects listeners when coming from a less street, more mainstream artist, specifically concentrating on rapper J. Cole. Daws, Laura Beth. "The College Dropout: A Narrative Critique of the Music of Kanye West." Florida Communication Journal, vol. 35, no. 2, Fall2007, pp. 90-99. Kanye West…

Throughout musical history, there have been numerous artists who have shaped the sound, direction and aesthetic of their respective genre and pushed it to uncharted territory. These artists are hailed as icons and their impact casts a vast shadow on both future newcomers and the artists that are currently known to hold the crown. Kanye West is an artist whose name deserves to be held to this standard, as an innovator, tastemaker and arguably the most influential artist of his generation. While…

Mama” a song dedicated to his mother. The song was introduced to the world on the Oprah Winfrey Show. “Hey Mama” was composed in 2000 but was only released to Kanye’s mother until he decided to include it on Late Registration. The album was another major success and won West the award for Best Rap Album of the Year once again. The next installment for West was his Mona Lisa and West da Vinci. Graduation. This album is the album that I believe sets Kanye apart from every other rapper today with…

astounded." With her certainty she draws in the consideration of everybody from screwy cop Luietenant Miller to well known rapper Blaze. However Carmen has eyes on the exclusive she can't have-Seargeant Derrick Hill. Be that as it may, nothing will prevent Carmen Brown from getting what she wants..or so she considers. Carmen: A Hip Hopera, depends on a musical drama from the nineteenth century. It mixes an affection musical drama with a considerable measure of advanced rap and hip bounce.…

"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…

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…

It’s nearly my millionth time turning left on the radio tuner, and something finally sounds right. The buzzing static from the previous stations magically vanish, and a collection of alluring hums and melodies fill the car. The soothing vibrations become increasingly tranquil as a desperate and despaired voice finds its way over the mesmerizing backdrop. “And I 'm in denial, and it don 't take no x-ray to see right through my smile,” the anguished voice croons. The heart aching lyrics eventually…

documentary tells the story of an African prince, Abdul Rahman, who is forced into the slavery and must adjust to a new life in America. Prince, as he is referred to by his master Thomas Foster, learns to accept his fate and to follow the path Allah has created for him, a traditional practice of Islam. He and the woman he marries from the plantation are eventually freed, but they have to leave their children behind. Prince tries to raise enough money to free his kids, but dies before…