Tatiana Villegas Mrs.Weese British and American Lit. 1/10/2023 Bob Marley in Metaphor Whether you've seen him on TV, heard him on the radio, purchased merchandise with his affiliation, or heard his name in the news, you know Bob Marley. Bob Marley was and is a sensation, he made music to make a difference. His music offered therapy for himself and his listeners. Bob’s productions also made way for conversations as his lyrics discussed what was going on in the world and the trauma people were facing. Bob Marley is known for his reggae singing and songwriting, along with his production of steady rock and ska songs. Marley is a Grammy award winner and is featured in the Rock in Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Bob has taken part in 164 songs, …show more content…
Trenchtown is a now famous town in Jamaica for its impact on many successful artists, including Bunny and Scully, Peter Tosh, Delroy Wilson, The Heptones, the Wailers, The Wailing Souls, and The Abyssinians. Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and the Wailers were all reggae artists who came from trench town. The high popularity of reggae early on in this town gave Trenchtown the legacy of being the birthplace of reggae music. It is said that Trenchtown is where talent is created. Bob Marley started to make music at 3 and loved to listen to what is called Ska. Ska was a mix of Caribbean-style music and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. Ska was the basis for Bob Marley's rhythmic take on reggae music. His lyrical inspirations came from his upbringing along with the politics in the world. As one listens to Marley's music there are implements of God and religion in many of his songs. His sense of religion came from his mother and wife, as he grew up Catholic by his mother and later became Rastafarian because of his wife's influence. He believed God would save them and carry them through their struggles but one had to also work for their goals and give to god. This theme and belief can be seen and understood through his …show more content…
One love is a song with a large religious take to it and speaks about creating unity in the world. In the song, Bob says, ¨let's get together and fight this holy Armageddon¨. ¨Armageddon: the site or time of a final and conclusive battle between the forces of good and evil.¨ -Merriam-Webster. The lyric is saying that Marley's people and the people of the world are being challenged by forces of good and evil, as violence was continuing throughout the streets of Jamaica. He used the lyrics to tell the people that they must come together and fight what was going on in the world. The song mentioning Armageddon is also referring to judgment day; the day that is said to be when God comes from heaven to earth to decide whether people will spend eternity in heaven or hell based on if they lived their life following christ. More specifically though I think this song refers to the gang violence that was going on in Jamaica at this time. Murder is a sin as well as a crime and Bob was speaking to the religious people, saying the people have to end murderous acts and have to want to be saved religiously, to spend eternity with God. He was also saying to those who aren't religious that people are the same and everyone has to work together to end violence and become unified. Marley used his platforms to make a change and when he noted how heavy the violence in his home was, he knew he had to do
He believed to help out others and if it didn’t try, he kept trying and he became
He believed that God offered himself to everyone and we can only be saved through him (Charles Grandison Finney Article).
The first verse of the song ("Fear, hatred, sorrow,
In a matter of 4 minutes, 44 seconds or less he manages to deliver sound Marxist intellectual thought on wealth, class and status, which is especially highlighted in the second track of the album, “The Story of OJ”. Marxism is the idea that all throughout the history of human society there has always been a struggle of class, and that the bourgeois who in this case would be white people and the proletarian which are blacks/minority are always in opposition of one another (Mack, Ott 22). Jay’s song is in accordance to the Marxist ideal of cultural imperialism. “The Story of OJ” opens Ajilore 2 with the sound of a chopped and screwed remix of Nina Simone’s soulful crooning “Skin is, skin, is/Skin black, my skin is black/
Elvis: The King of Rock Elvis Presley had one of the best music careers on earth. He was considered the King of Rock and has made many hit singles. Presley is a great music legend born in Mississippi. Elvis Presley, known as the King of Rock, introduced rock and roll to the nation and left a huge impact on the music industry. Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo Mississippi.
Prior to that, black and white performers from the genres we now refer to as "country," "R&B," "gospel," and "rock 'n' roll," but who were actually components of the same primordial soup, continuously inspired and affected one another. Presley and his characteristic dancing steps were regarded as gross since popular culture in the 1950s was still conservative, but teen females could not get enough
Through the use of Reggae Music, Bob Marley combated racism and colonialism to the highest extent, believing that everyone has the right to Life, Freedom and Safety. Growing up, Bob Marley‘s home country, Jamaica, was being colonized by Great Britain. At this time, there was a lot of killing, gang’s and rebellion. The son of a Black teenage mother and much older, later absent white father, he spent his early years in St. Ann Parish, in the rural village known as Nine Miles. (“Bob Marley - Quotes, Songs & Children”)
They saw themselves to be humanity salvation. They believed that they were not fighting just for themselves and for what they believe in but rather they were
The people who were influenced by his message were free to attach whatever meaning they wanted for their own lives. Most of us have hope that we will eventually overcome the obstacles that we currently face and return to a time when our lives were more secure and carefree. There is a yearning that is buried deep within the heart and soul of every human being — a yearning for
Do you know a Rock and Roll legend behind the scenes? Throughout Elvis Presley’s career, he made a legendary accomplishment in American history. He is known as “King of Rock and Roll”; he influenced the society with magnificent morals. Elvis’ performances brought enjoyment and excitement to American culture. He brought both races together.
Kanye West is one of the most influential hip-hop and rap artists of the 21st century. People either love or hate him, but it does not take away from the fact that he currently stands with over 200 awards and 700 nominations. As bold and brazen as he acts, West did not become famous overnight. Only after years of hard work and dedication did he get to the place he currently is. He puts his whole heart into every piece of music he produces.
The 100 million records he has sold and his 30 Top 10 hits, Academy Award for Best Song and 22 Grammy Awards attest to his talent and skills. Induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll halls of fame was to be expected. Rolling Stone magazine named
Today, the musical genres created and influenced by African Americans are top sellers in the country, though jazz isn't as popular today it will remain a big part of American culture and history. ("20th Century Music," n.d.). The unfortunate circumstances of the slave trade introduced America to unique sounds, rhythms and song structures of African tradition and influenced the creation of blues, jazz and many more musical genres. Although racism deemed the early development of African American music “immoral”, the lively and diverse music thrived and spread American culture around the world.
After his name became widely known, and he had already released an album or two. Because of his natural talent and determination, extensive list of Grammys, and his first three albums, Kanye West can undoubtedly be considered one of the
The irony of the device stems from the fact that Kincaid wrote this essay as a grownup, even though the foreshadowing appears to be coming from a place of naivety. Jamaica wanted her life back. She wanted to change her situation. This longing draws attention to the examples previously mentioned in the excerpt and connects her experiences from past to present. Jamaica’s foreshadowing justifies her hostile tone by reflecting on all the different ways in which England’s presence damaged her lifestyle.