If I were to make a soundtrack that was compiled of songs that best represent me as a person or my life, two of the songs I would put on the soundtrack are “Come Out” by Steve Reich and “Fugue in G Minor” by Johann Bach. I would include these two songs because I believe they represent what kind of a person I am. Steve Reich created “Come Out” as a way to spread awareness for the civil rights movement. Equal rights for all human beings is an ideology that I completely agree with and a belief that I hope to contribute to society as I grow older. This song was successful in spreading the awareness of the civil rights movement. Just how rap music has continued in the footsteps of phase music throughout the 80s and 90s, even to this day to spread awareness of how corrupt our society is; and that is the reason why I love listening to rap and music similar to “Come Out.” I would include “Fugue in G Minor” in my soundtrack because every time I listen to it I get this feeling of mysteriousness. Anyone that is close to me knows that there is a sense of mysteriousness about me because I like to live a private life where people will have to try very hard if they want to …show more content…
This song was a response from Eminem to the media and anyone who did not like his music and basically telling them that he does not care what they think. The reason why I chose this song is because everything that the song represents also pertains to who I am. I am someone who does not care about what other people think of me. That is why I am able to live my life and say what I want to say without it negatively affecting me. This is similar to what Eminem raps about in “The Way I Am” because he does not care how much you hate or criticize his music, he will continue to make music because it is the one thing he loves to do; just how no one can stop me from doing what I love to
In this song rapper Lil Boosie is conveying what it was like growing up in the inner city of Baton Rouge Louisiana. This song points to the strains of growing up in an unstable home full of drug use and domestic violence. Along with the implications of an unstable home life, this song sheds light on also growing up in a crime ridden, drug infested, and violent community. As a young man growing up in this community Lil Boosie had no positive male role models at home so he turned to the streets and in a sense became a product of his environment. Also encomposed in this song are the strains of losing your friends to gun violence and
“That’s just the way it is”; probably the most well known issued statement by American’s when it comes to wanting change. Sadly, it is often said that rap lyrics carry little to no meaning and are often perceived as a rant, references to sex, drugs, crime, etc, but for one song in particular, that stereotype changed and is still to this day widely recognized as that. Tupac Shakur, a well known rap artists who influenced the world with his creativity through the use of rap allowed for one song in particular to see the world in a whole new perspective. “Changes” which was released in 1992, clarifies all the problems and issues many people of color, specifically African American’s face in society as well putting out a direct message that change
My Theme Song Songs can connect with how we feel and our experiences. Music has been a major part of my life ever since I was just a toddler. For me music has helped me express what I am feeling and who I am as a person. My therapy has been music, it has helped me through almost every problem I have faced. With listening to the song lyrics, we can get a true understanding of what the artist is trying to tell us.
His music talks about socially conscious problems and his messages in the songs are spread to diverse listening audiences. He uses his platform to spread awareness about issues such as racism, mental health, racism, and even religion. His career has been highlighted for challenging social norms, pushing boundaries, and forging his own path that many have been inspired to follow. According
Woody Guthrie was a poor man that enjoyed writing and sing songs to other poor people. Woody lived from July 14, 1912 until October 3, 1967. He grew up in Okemah, Oklahoma mainly with his mother because his father left when he was young. As Woody grew up, he loved music and ended up writing and singing songs for a living. He wrote “This Land is Your Land” at the age of 28, in the year 1940.
Finally, Cole talks about how he’s going to make something out of himself even though he grew up living a struggling lifestyle. “Love Yourz” is one of the songs I can relate to because the lyrics show that no matter how messed up your life is, you should learn to love the life you have. “Love Yourz” made me realize that there will always be someone there to support my decisions and accept the person I am, and who I am to become Even though I cannot relate to having the status of a successful rapper, it is important to reflect on the ideas that J Cole emphasizes on. The hook (“No such thing as a life that’s better than yours”) sums up the whole idea of the song.
Joseph Saddler, also known as Grandmaster Flash, was born in Bridgetown Barbados and grew up in Bronx New York. In his earlier days, Joseph Saddler was a very talented electrician who used his skills to evolve DJ’ing. He improved the turntable to create specific sounds that were uncommon at his time and changed hip hop forever by becoming the industry standard. Grandmaster Flash changed hip hop by using turntables to create new DJ techniques and inventions that produced new and distinct sounds that influenced many current and past DJ’s.
“Black Zombie” by the rapper Nas is the tenth song on the 2002 album, The Lost Tapes. The song features smooth rapping from Nas, matched with a beat, and soul singers in the background. The song immediately dives into rapping channeling pathos by saying, “All we are Is dope dealers, and gastas and hoes?” The constant reference of “black zombie” is recalled many times as the author explains the social injustice of African Americans in this day. The rest of the song features many examples of pathos and logos to try and reach the targeted audience.
King Kunta: The Rise of a Kid That Had Nothing The song “King Kunta” by rapper Kendrick Lamar is very catchy song about Kendrick’s rise to the top of the rap game and the his resistance to selling out like many rappers do. He really uses ethos strongly in this song to get people to listen to what he is saying and to get his message across to those people. His audience is mainly young people between the ages of 15 and 30, but his music reaches a very wide spread community of people. The name of the song, “King Kunta”, is an oxymoron - Kendrick thinks he is still being oppressed like a slave, while still being dominant and rich like a king. It contrasts the lowest and the highest levels of society.
I chose this song because I appreciated the correlation of personal history of Ed Sheeran connecting to his audience to add to the level of empathy in his lyrics. Doing this short essay showed me the point of poems is for the subject to leave an affect on the reader, so I felt that highlighting the allusion, simile, and personification gave an implication of knowing the deep meaning behind the music. Realizing the purpose of this piece communicating the sentiment, idea, and concept let me wring out the expression of emotion Sheeran used in this particular song. Also recollecting that this song is performed for a show known as Sons of Anarchy which is a dramatic program about bikers specifically, however correlates with all sorts of topics.
Tupac Shakur "Changes" Alexis S Whaley Keiser University Tupac Shakur was more than just an artist, rapper, or thug, he was a poet who inspired many young people of his time to take a stand. He used music as a tool to educate and speak awareness to low-income poverty-stricken neighborhoods. His words are still very influential and inspiring to many young and elderly people not just in America but throughout the world. Tupac 's song "Changes" is one of his most popular songs speaks very deep of racism and poverty in America. He starts the song tackling African American social issues.
Song: Title: Love the way you lie Singer: Eminem ft Rihanna What is the song about? “Love the Way you Lie” is about a couple who has an abusive relationship and some of the situations they experience. The lyrics, “Love the Way you Lie ” suggests that the woman wants to leave but for some reason cannot so she just “deals” with it.
Released in 2004 (recorded between 1991 and 1994) as part of Tupac Shakur’s album Loyal To The Game, the song Ghetto Gospel, acts as a doctrine in favour of reconciliation between races and the abolition of infighting within different cultural circles. Following hundreds of years of racial intolerance, this song emerged during a time of diversification and acceptance with regards to a person's cultural background. Through references to historical figures such as Malcolm X and Bobby Hutton, the song reinforces a message of equality. The line “Like Malcolm X or Bobby Hutton died for nothin’” alludes to the idea of regression, and how people should avoid actions that damage the level of racial acceptance that people such as the aforementioned have fought for. In addition to this, the line “Before we find world peace, we gotta find peace and end the war in the streets” alludes to the fighting between gangs, specifically the Bloods and the Crips, and the effect it has on people who live in impoverished areas where organized crime
In this generation several people tend to believe that Hip Hop is very negative. Rappers only talk about the large amount of money they make, how many girls they have and the fame. Why is it that Hip Hop is the type of music with the bad reputation? I assume that it is the way people gaze at one another. Gold chains, baggy pants, and tattoos is what society adjudicator you by but does that make you a bad person because of the type of music you listen to or the way you dress.
How Far I’ll GO ¬¬¬¬¬¬ “If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music.