The Negative Influence Of Hip Hop And Rap

The influence of hip hop music is abundant as it can be witnessed in films, clothing styles and the music industry. Hip Hop is considered as not just a form of music but a way of life. Although hip hop originated in America, most studies were done there, however because of its increasing popularity; a lot of studies are being done outside the context of the United States (Mitchell, 2001). The influence of this genre spread globally across continents thus its influence is being studied specifically on South African adolescents and it bids fascinating insights into the way that the youth place themselves in relation to the rest of the world and within the bounds of the nation. Purpose of the study • The overall purpose of this study is to scrutinize the influence of Hip Hop music on the adolescents of South

Sometimes when social injustice and racial issues drench the society, music is one of the best way to demonstrate against these problems. Protest songs played important roles during the Civil Rights Movement giving people hope and outlook for a better tomorrow. Famous ones were Bob Dylan’s “Blowin in the Wind” or “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke. These songs were products of the disconcerting oppression and racism and they still considered to be the most powerful protest songs ever written. Kendrick Lamar managed to follow the footsteps of these musicians and create impressive contemporary protest songs.

If we compare my language to my new songs today, there is a significant difference. Today, my songs are more uplifting and empowering. My language helps other people in doubt. Because I rap in a different manner than I used to, I feel that I have changed as a person. When I change the language’s style in the songs, they tend to change my personality as well and who I am which ultimately shows how influential songs can be to somebody and how it can change an identity of an

To understand the complexity and influence of Kanye West, one must grasp the context of the music industry at his arrival. Hip hop has become one of the most popular forms of music of the 21st century. Unfortunately, rapping was not always considered this beloved genre of music like it is today. In the 80s and 90s, hip hop had an extremely ardent fan base because many critics considered the genre as “gangsta” or “hood” music. This criticism emerged, “with the mainstream success of gangsta rap, where drugs, violence, and misogyny became more prominent” (Holly).

There has been a long time of Hip Hop that has been reactant, communicating disappointments in a culture around bigotry for instance, in the late 1980 's, quite a bit of what we catch wind of with respect to police ruthlessness, stop and search routines and focusing on dark skinned youth. Americans trusted that hip hop music advanced viciousness, belittled ladies and overlooked drug utilization. Albeit a few people say that the verses in some Hip-Hop music are fierce and advance the wrong esteems, Hip Hop "has decidedly influenced" the way individuals think act and dress. Although Hip Hop in America has also brought great positives to their culture and way of life Hip Hop has been key in advancing social and political mindfulness among the adolescent of today. Rap music teaches individuals from a few alternate points of view and raises numerous social issues.

consistently fed the industry and their listeners with the rivalry and hatred for each other. With their demonizing character and lyrics, both presented themselves as prime examples of the internalized racism ate up by the present generation of African Americans. Though the West Coast entertainer did empower his race and community with encouraging words like Dr. King, his egotistical actions towards other Hip-Hop artists contradicted his hopes for black unity. 2Pac and B.I.G.’s rivalry continued through various songs, public recognition and performances, and finally resulted in action of

The African American community has not gained full equality to this day. Even after fighting for many years this present day issue has come to light in Hip-Hop artists songs like Macklemore & Ryan Lewis song, White Privilege II. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are respected in their line of work because they have become very popular in today 's Hip-Hop music. Hip-Hop has been the newest way of news being broadcasted. As many artists like Macklemore have become more of an activist in this day and age.

Gangsta rap, a subgenre within hip-hop, often favours aggressive lyrics and hard-hitting beats in order to reflect the violent lifestyles of inner-city youth (Adaso, Gangsta Rap). In the 1990’s, Gangsta rap may have gained a greater acceptance amongst the mainstream, but remained controversial due to its content ranging from gang violence, misogyny to substance abuse and various other forms (Adaso). But with the increase in listeners came greater exposure to the vulgar in nature lyrics, followed by a greater

Rap emerged into the mainstream of the music world in late 1979 but seems to be fueling up more of a flame in today’s society. “Although rap is frequently criticized for its violent lyrics, this reputation primarily emerged from a subgenre called ‘gangsta rap,’ which became popular with artists such as Ice-T and the group N.W.A. in the 1980s. Gangsta rap frequently includes profanity and glorifies drugs and violence and is particularly criticized for portraying inner-city youth as leading violent lifestyles”(Rap (Music)). Today’s rap messages differ from the 80’s and 90’s, but a few things have stayed.

Rock and roll music culture has affected the world we live in today in both positive and negative ways. It has changed the black and white racial barrier and the views on people’s emotions, but it has also negatively affected drug use and some behaviours of others. Rock and roll music culture started as a very small and non harmful thing and it eventually became a popular topic within the media. Slowly, the ways of others began to change as results of listening to rock and roll. They passed these ways on through the generations and today, it now affects our everyday lives in various forms.

The group I choose is LHH (Love and Hip Hop) which is a television show that is aired on VH1. The characteristic from this group is rapping hip hop music lovers, also known as rap music lovers. The sound these girls love from the guys they date whom are signed music artist in the rap, or better described as the hip hop genre. The style the guys display in their music or in their songs rather, consists of a stylized rhythmic music that is popular for accompanying rapping. Perhaps that is a rhythmic and rhyming language that is chanted.