Rap Music: Then and Now
Rap Music: Then now
Rap music, which traces its origin to the African-American culture, is now allegedly a chaotic-sounding-genre of music with provoking lyrics and videos showing random violence, gang intimidation and so forth themes. Detroit Hip Hop
The earlier Hip-hop-rap scene from the 50s and the 60s spoke about hopes, dreams, ideals and aspirations of the black and white teens from the quality music by the artists of that era. Early black music united the American youth along with the country's choice of music was almost parallel. There were some rebellions but they did not down-rightly produce immoral and degrading content. The earlier rap-era had artists like Stevie Wonder, Smokier Robinson, Lionel Richie, the Temptations, the Shirelles, Mary Wells, the Supremes, Martha as well as the Vandellas, the Four Tops and their likes who gave the typical teenage romance and relationship.
Radicalism was introduced in rap with Beastie Boys' amusing "Fight ideal to Party" and the appearance of more radical rappers like Vanilla Ice and Eminem. Rappers gradually emerged and began shouting and ranting words that featured intimidation, class conflict, hatred of authority, defiance, insolence, animosity and conflict.
The rap-music today is leading the listeners in the rather disturbing direction. Seemingly this whole culture takes pride in succeeding as notorious. For instance, it is almost like being in prison can be a "status symbol" while taking drugs and involving in beefs is something "cool". Above this, the portrayal of ladies in the rap videos is again reliant on concern. The perception usually typecast the woman just as one object. On humanitarian grounds, this is simply not a very kind picture to produce. Such materials as well as suggestive lyrics can easily manipulate the vulnerable youth. Detroit Rap
The blockbuster charts say an account more clearly, though it is hard to accept. It is a choice-demand situation. Everyone is watching, adapting and adopting such a culture which is why the top-hits tend to be the songs you can't hear together with your mother. What saddens another is the further lack of creativity. The poetry only goes in terms of a poor vocabulary and the music is far, definately not inspiring. What use is such indication of power and capability to generate admirers if poor quality can be done to society? If Rap music boasts of a generation full of fans, that should also remember that with recognition and admiration, comes responsibility. Rap carries a responsibility towards its audience and it's time now that the musicians come forth and get it up seriously.
Rap music, which traces its origin to the African-American culture, is now allegedly a chaotic-sounding-genre of music with provoking lyrics and videos showing random violence, gang intimidation and so forth themes. Detroit Hip Hop
The earlier Hip-hop-rap scene from the 50s and the 60s spoke about hopes, dreams, ideals and aspirations of the black and white teens from the quality music by the artists of that era. Early black music united the American youth along with the country's choice of music was almost parallel. There were some rebellions but they did not down-rightly produce immoral and degrading content. The earlier rap-era had artists like Stevie Wonder, Smokier Robinson, Lionel Richie, the Temptations, the Shirelles, Mary Wells, the Supremes, Martha as well as the Vandellas, the Four Tops and their likes who gave the typical teenage romance and relationship.
Radicalism was introduced in rap with Beastie Boys' amusing "Fight ideal to Party" and the appearance of more radical rappers like Vanilla Ice and Eminem. Rappers gradually emerged and began shouting and ranting words that featured intimidation, class conflict, hatred of authority, defiance, insolence, animosity and conflict.
The rap-music today is leading the listeners in the rather disturbing direction. Seemingly this whole culture takes pride in succeeding as notorious. For instance, it is almost like being in prison can be a "status symbol" while taking drugs and involving in beefs is something "cool". Above this, the portrayal of ladies in the rap videos is again reliant on concern. The perception usually typecast the woman just as one object. On humanitarian grounds, this is simply not a very kind picture to produce. Such materials as well as suggestive lyrics can easily manipulate the vulnerable youth. Detroit Rap
The blockbuster charts say an account more clearly, though it is hard to accept. It is a choice-demand situation. Everyone is watching, adapting and adopting such a culture which is why the top-hits tend to be the songs you can't hear together with your mother. What saddens another is the further lack of creativity. The poetry only goes in terms of a poor vocabulary and the music is far, definately not inspiring. What use is such indication of power and capability to generate admirers if poor quality can be done to society? If Rap music boasts of a generation full of fans, that should also remember that with recognition and admiration, comes responsibility. Rap carries a responsibility towards its audience and it's time now that the musicians come forth and get it up seriously.