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Black Hippy: The Effect Of Music On Society

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In a society that is becoming increasingly connected through the internet and social media, the effect of music on society has been exponentially amplified. Artists have the ability to connect and share thoughts with listeners more directly and rapidly than ever before, and the result of more direct communication is a more powerful influence over culture. In times of struggle and strife, many people look to the words and lyrics of musicians and artists to help make sense of tragedies surrounding them. Areas of the country that are particularly prone to poverty, gang activity, and violence, often look for role models who made it out of that very situation and became successful. The members of Black Hippy, a rap group originating from Los Angeles,

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