West Coast hip hop

Most male artists within the popular R&B/Hip-Hop genre during the early 1980’s use emotional and affectionate language when portraying women. However, over time a gradual shift in language appears, in which more objectifying and hypermasculine language is used as an alternative. Artists like Teddy Pendergrass and The Spinners, diverges from hypermasculine normatives by reclaiming their love for a specific woman even if their actions may cause their masculinity to be questioned by others. In 2016…

Thanks to Kanye West who brought this topic to the masses. He not only brought this controversial topic to his viewers in an informative way but also artistic, with his music. He not only addresses the conflict in Sierra Leone but also makes a music video on it rapping about his personal upcoming. “Diamonds from Sierra” directed by Hype Williams, published on July 4, 2005. Kanye West introduces its viewers to illicit diamond trading by displaying images…

The music that inspires me is deep rap music. I enjoy this type of music because it actually has meaning unlike recent music artist like lil uzi vert. Some artists that are inspiring to me are 2pac, kendrick lamar and bone thugs n harmony. Even though I can’t relate to all of it I like to listen to it when I am going through something because it makes me realize that some people are going through something but they are still happy and thankful for what they have. Some songs I really like are…

What happened at 12.01 in the morning on August 1st 1981 would define music television and change the way a generation felt about music. MTV headquartered in New York City was the first channel to feature music video’s 24 hours a day 7 days a week invaded the airwaves of cable television. With footage of the first space shuttle launch countdown of Columbia and the launch of Apollo 11 as the words Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll played over the footage, followed by the MTV theme song. From…

What is it that Jimmie Rodgers and the Sugarhill Gang have in common? Both of these artist have created what is now known as the country and rap music genres. Country music was began in Southern United States from folk and blues music in the 1920’s. As well, rap music began in the 1970’s by inner city African Americans. Though, rap may be favored by many country music has a better quality. Country and rap have very different songs and instrument uses but they do have similar artist. To start,…

allowed him to make a name for himself, and the challenges he endured in order to achieve his success. This man worked hard to get the recognition he has all these years later. Hammer left an important mark on Hip Hop culture, one that no one can replicate. Before their fame most Hip Hop artists lived in poor communities, Stanley Kirk Burrell, better known as MC Hammer was no exception. He was born and raised by his mother along with seven other siblings in Oakland,…

Hip hop is a cultural movement that began its journey during the early 1970s, among African American young children’s residing in the South Bronx in New York City. Afterwards, became popular outside of the African American community in the late 1980s and by the 2010s it became the most listened-to musical genre in the entire world. Furthermore, it consists of four fundamental elements, which represent the different manifestations of the culture: rap, turntablism, b-boying, and lastly graffiti…

In the early 1970s a movement swept across the United States, United Kingdom(“The Art of”). This movement influenced and gave music, fashion, and attitude a new name. So what is this movement I’ve been talking so highly of? The Punk Movement. This movement was had a major effect on the younger generation, and was not just a music genre. It was much larger than that; a statement, an attitude, a fashion, and a lifestyle. It started in the early to mid 1970s around 1974. “Punk was created by youths…

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…

made movements in the Internet waters. Thursday March 10th marks a significant night in Kaleido history. It would be the first time the collective would DJ in association with Smoke Radio’s Specialist Nights. In pursuit of Trap, Future Bass, and hip-hop influences, the presumption of drawing in a crowd is soon put to the test. The line is like nothing you have ever seen. It is out the door.…