Rap music is a very different genre of music from the rest because it keeps changing its influence among black Americans. From the book by Debra Rosenthal‚ she defines rap music as an art that is well connected to the African American literature (Rosenthal 661). Rhythm and rhyme are emphasized in the music. On the other hand‚ melody and harmony are not given much of a priority. From the article‚ one can get the point that she hates on the music because she states that rap keeps changing the African
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appreciate many genres of music. For example‚ I adore rock music; rock is my favorite music because of its complex rhythm‚ chromatic elements‚ and tonal nuances. Since most of country music has evolved into a rock music hybrid‚ I also take pleasure in listening to it. The blues are intoxicating to me as I let go of any problems that I may have. I find listening to the tonic triad of jazz to be soothing; no other music can mimic jazz’s harmonic implications. Classical music is more emotionally oriented
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4/01 History Of Rap The most widely excepted definition of rap music is spoken words with a rhythm of bass‚ drums‚ and keyboard sounds. The words are spoken over the music and the accents and emphasis on words is important. Hip Hop is defined as the accompanying background music but is often used as a synonym to rap music. 1970’s Influences on rap music started as early as the 1940’s when Rhythm & Blues and Jazz included many of the elements that make up rap music. Rap music became its own genre
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Freedom of Speech Originally rap music has been around since 1926 and was not as popular back then as it is now. Teenagers to adults listen to an average of two point five (2.5) maybe three (3) hours of music per day. Study shown in 1 of 3 of the songs played contains explicit language and reference to drugs alcohol or women. Ice Cube’s album entitled ‘Death Certificate’ sends messages that bluntly and descriptively threatens violence against homosexuals‚ women‚ whites who exploit blacks‚ whites
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Xavier Miranda Professor John Mammen English 1301 23 June 2012 The Effects of Rap Music on Children “There is no danger of developing eyestrain from looking on the bright side of things.” This quote fits perfectly with this topic. Too many people look at the negativities in music‚ Rap music to be specific. Rap music can have negative effects on those who listen to it‚ but just as easily and equally have a positive and beneficial outcome. Yes‚ many rappers use vulgar derogative terms to describe
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Over the years‚ rap music has come to be known as an expression of music that promotes drug abuse‚ violence‚ and sex‚ using explicit language and content and leaving a negative effect on today’s youth‚ or so a majority of us may think. To some however‚ rap music is a positive outlet for them to express themselves in a way they feel completely expresses their emotions. At the beginning‚ rap music was a way for many to spread their message to those around them‚ using lyrics and beats to tell about
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Rap music videos are also a crucial influence in shaping identity among young listeners. The images displayed send off messages on how men and women should behave and look. The majority of rap music videos display misogyny through sexual objectification towards women. Many of these music videos portray women as sexually pleasing objects‚ this reinforces male dominance showing young young gilrs that their own sexual orientation and beliefs are inferior to a males sexual desires (Oosten‚ p. 988). For
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Nebi Desta Linda Daugs COM 100 30 October 2015 Evolution of Rap Music Rap is defined as a popular type of music with black origins‚ where words are recited quickly over a beat. This genre of music has its roots in West Africa where Griots‚ village story tellers‚ would tell stories rhythmically to drum beats. Also‚ there is references saying that slaves would speak over beats‚ confessing all the hardships that the slave owners have forced on them. It also showed up in the jazz period. Jazz musicians
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Violence is something you see everywhere around the world. Although rap music has become one of the most popular genres of music‚ and it seems there is no way to slow down the amount of violence in the songs‚ teenagers are becoming more violent because of the music‚ so the artists should rethink their lyrics. Jeanita Richardson‚ author from “Journal of Negro education” says that “As a result‚ of the prevalence of violence in music‚ movies‚ television and video games‚ America has nurtured an environment
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all races‚ religions‚ and cultural aspects through its lyrics. It is known as a form of rap music. Many would say that it has been a voice of reasoning for many. Rap music can be portrayed as an art which allows people to express themselves by speaking through dialog whether fast or either slow pace. The words in rap music can also be seen as poetry that consists of various types of instruments. When these rap lyric was first started out it
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