... was born. More groups of "rappers" sprouted from everywhere in the 1980's, the most famous of which being 2 Live Crew, Public Enemy and Ice T. In the earlier years of rap music's development, rap was mainly listened to and produced by young African-Americans; yet in the mid 1990's more people of all races and socio-economic backgrounds began listening thanks to white rappers ... be an "expression of themselves" and that the lyrics should not be taken literally. In fact numerous people can relate to the ideas and opinions of the rap artists. Yet most rap music can be considered very cont...

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... to one of them. To being, both genres are different in many ways, most being the way they sound. Rap music relies on a beat, or drums bass produces by many things such as, a turntable, a drum/ beatset, and just beat boxing. A lot of rap music uses slang in their lyrics while rock tends to be more or less "sophisticated" in the diction of ... on the beat, not so much on the voices of the artists compared to rap. The beats are usually composed by a produce, a couple of times will the rap artist compose their own beats. Unlike rap music, rock music uses actual instruments, such as: Guitar,...

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... express their feelings and expose others to their life of hell in the dangerous world that they live. As Berry's says culture rap is a vehicle for self expression. Rap opponents argue that the violent and sexually explicit lyrics of rap music cause the young black culture to act out in criminal ways and exploit their women. This group of people believe that the monkey ... or family member being gunned down. Death, Murder, and violence are the way of life for members of the urban black community; rap music is the way that they express the feelings created by this horrible way of life. Ra...

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... probability that they would engage in violence (Johnson). Music plays an important role in teenagers" lies and listening to violent rap music promotes violent behavior. According to Gardstrom, rap music is the predominant music choice amongst male felony offenders ages 12 to 17 (Gardstrom). If rap music doesn't directly cause violent behavior, it certainly is the music of choice for those who engage in it. As ... that discharges in a case of self-defense, while Ice-T's song relates to the deliberate killing of cops at random. Which one advertises indiscriminate violence? When teenagers ar...

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... mainstream popular form of music. Everybody now enjoys rap music, regardless of age, race, or gender. Even white people enjoy rap music. In this essay I"m going to show you why rap music is very popular and the causes and effects of its popularity. Rap evolved from the writings and music of the Last Poets. Rap isn't just a form of music; it helped create ... started the takeover. Many rappers today claim that song is the reason they rap. Rap has come a long way from the days of Run-DMC and N.W.A. Yet these groups help start the crazy popularity of rap music. It was the first time a type o...

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... the single, "Walk This Way." The beastie boys on the other hand, were White ex-Punkers gone Hip-Hop, and with their raucous style and rebellious behavior, managed to bring Rap music to a whole new group of listeners... White Middle-Class America. This exposure opened up a whole new can of worms, that of which still to this day is a major concern within ... as "Rock-n-Roll" (coincided from "the Blues", which also happened to be a primarily black subculture) began to take shape. Some claimed that the new type of music encouraged immoral behavior and evil thoughts. Today, Rap music faces m...

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... -hop is a distinct form of art and expression, just as any other type of music. The violent lyrics made by rappers are a reflection of the violence that takes place in many urban American cities. It is simply unjust to blame rap music lyrics for social violence. The condemnation of rap music is greatly due to misperception. It is often misunderstood because of generational and cultural ... differences. Rap music is an art form that reflects life. Gangsta rap emerged in the late 80's when crack and gangs ruled the West Coast. The origins ... said he wasn't a gangster, he'd be lying." Tan...

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... explicit lyrics and negative influences on the youth today. They talk about murder, rape, and assault as though they were okay. Almost everybody and everything that has to do with rap music is associated with drugs and alcohol. The ways that rappers address woman in their lyrics as "Bitches" and "Hos" give teenage males the excuse to do so as well. The ... line in the popular song lead to many teens believing that casual sex is okay. In the year 2002 drug use has increase in the youth immensely. In almost every rap music video they are either smoking Marijuana, or abusing alcohol. When ...

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... 'd be a bitch." (Raspberry A21). He then apologized for what he said to the reporter. Kevin Powell, a writer for Vibe magazine, believes that rap music is a legitimate art form but thinks that the genre has gone too far, and the music industry is to blame for not exercising some degree of control. (Sims 3). He also thinks that it has made black children think that ... that we humans have no responsibility for our actions. It is understandable that some people are foul, and they do foul things. Using rap music and rock music as a scapegoat is not right. When we do listen to either rap or ...

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... 'd be a bitch." (Raspberry A21). He then apologized for what he said to the reporter. Kevin Powell, a writer for Vibe magazine, believes that rap music is a legitimate art form but thinks that the genre has gone too far, and the music industry is to blame for not exercising some degree of control. (Sims 3). He also thinks that it has made black children think that ... that we humans have no responsibility for our actions. It is understandable that some people are foul, and they do foul things. Using rap music and rock music as a scapegoat is not right. When we do listen to either rap or ...

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... motivation to ease their minds and go on living life. Because the people born in this generation have experienced many of life's hardships much younger than past generations, rap and hip-hop music provide reassurance that troubles will pass. Listening to famous artists who have become successful reminisce about their struggles and difficult times, and knowing that they were able to lead ... . Furthermore, because they know no one cares what they do, they engage in activities which they think are fun, but are illegal, and they get themselves into trouble. Rap and hip-hop music circle arou...

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... mainstream with an unreal impact. Since the late 1980's rap music has been called the "Anti Christ" in our culture, because of it's so-called influence on society. Rap is defined as a style of popular music consisting of improvised rhymes performed to a rhythmic accompaniment. Rap has always been associated with the black community. Until one ... artist arose and broke the racial barrier for what we call "black" music. Marshall Mathers is as rebellious as humanly possible. Breaking through the racial barrier of not only the rap world but society alike he has been a pioneer in a business ...

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... been inside the black ghetto. My own opinion on this matter is that rap songs that contain violence to an extreme degree are wrong and immoral. This kind of music is being sold to young children without any thought of concern. When many children listen to this kind of music they think that what is being said in the songs is not wrong ... usually talk about killing someone along with sounds of gunshots in the background. Gangster rap has been criticized and debated over for its graphic sexual content, violent imagery and misogyny. Gangster rap is hardly the only source of violence, but i...

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... The singer, songwriter combination seized a young Italian audience. Subject matters began to change once again, and the singer/songwriter phenomena exploded. By the 1990's, different groups of music clashed, producing heavy-metal, urban, rap, and pop sounds. New and Old artists have all made names for themselves, like Lucio Dalla, Anna Oxa, Lucio Battisi and Eros Ramazzotti. They have all broken ... use Italian dialects to express their thoughts as demonstration movements. However, as political as Italian rap seems, Jovanotti has been able to commercialize rap into popular music. His mus...

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... bitches and money" appalled many listeners with its profoundness and explicitness. In response to the controversy risen by Rap, KRS frontman Chuck D once memorably described rap music as "black people's CNN" - the only medium in which black voices could tell the truth in a white-dominated country". As ... Rap's controversial subjects and lyrics continued to escalate, its immense popularity soared to the top of billboard charts. In fact, in today's society, Rap has ... to Punk-rock's anger and daftness. Founders of Punk-rock, such as The Ramones, The Clash and The Damned were just as a...

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... , the language they used in these videos gave us new meaning to old words and created a new type of language. Rap music have influenced youth culture in many ways but particularly in how they choose to dress. Since its birth over 35 years ago Rap has continued to thrive across America and now into the UK and now plays a large role in the ... designer list from the likes of Lil Wayne and Birdman with their 'YMCMB' brand , A$ap Rocky with his VSVP clothing line and even clothes seen in music videos. There is no denying the influence rap has on the youth these days and how they choose ...

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... girl growing up in a stereotypical middle class neighborhood, I can remember being repeatedly told not to listen to rap music. I was told that listening to rap would corrupt my mind and I would become a violent person. As a child, I was curious and unsure as to why listening to this particular music, rap, is looked down upon. Against the wishes of my parents, I began to listen to the songs ... of rap artists such as Tupac and Snoop Dog and found that I enjoyed the rhythms and beats of most of their music. However, I was also shocked at the crude topics and use of profanity ... is an im...

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... disco, and other genres have matured over time, while still maintaining at least a touch of their roots. In the 1970s, a new sort of music was born in The Bronx, New York City. A Jamaican immigrant by the name of DJ Kool Herc developed the blueprint for what is now known as ... other topics not acceptable at the dinner table. However, this could be the very reason why American youth began to feel passionate for Rap. Rap is not afraid to speak of what is really going on. Racial stereotyping, government violence, and common struggles among the ghetto are fully addressed with ... people look...

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Writing for the Media Violence in Hip Hop Music In September of 1996 Tupac Shakur, one of rap music's most prolific artist of all times, was gunned down after a Mike Tyson fight in Las Vegas. In March of 1997, six months after the Tupac ... looked as if the violent lyrics in songs cause the fans to react violently. Then the media had a way of portraying rap music as all violent and negative. They never showed the positive side of the rap industry. When Tupac died, all the media concentrated on was the fact that he was in and out of the courtroom ... never talked about the positive things th...

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... they feel towards society, but also because it is the most accepted music amongst their peers. While this type of music may seem harmless, research has shown that the messages that Rock and Rap music contain in their lyrics can have a huge negative impact on impressionable teens. Controversial lyrics in Rap and Rock music can lead to social problems with family and friends, drug use, and ... , lying to them, stealing from them, and doing many things that they feel they should have the "right- to do when in all actuality these activities are harmful. Many Rap and Rock music teenage fans w...

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... to the rhythm of a beat. Hip-hop is a culture, a way of life for a society of people who identify, love and cherish rap, break dancing, DJ'ing and graffiti. Hip-Hop spilled out of the ghetto and became a popular form of music. From the housing projects, hip-hop spread onto the streets and subways, taking root in Bronx clubs like the Savoy Manor ... Mac 10 and Ice Cube. Southern music also has different beats then East Coast and West Coast rappers. Southern music is now more popular and widely accepted in the clubs. Southern rap has had the most influence in the hip-hop culture. One form...

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... , Marilyn Manson, whose lyrical themes include hatred, revenge, shooting and death. Teenagers, who listen to heavy metal or rock music, are attracted because they can connect the lyrics of these songs with their own troubled feelings. "Gangsta rap" music is another type of music that has been very influential over the years. Its lyrics often involve references to street gangs, gunplay, sex, drugs and ... violence, which leads to the violent behaviour of youths. Studies have shown that exposure to rap music "tends to lead to a higher degree of acceptance of the ... use of violence."[4] W...

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... gold, and girls looking like prostitutes. Parents and teachers put an image in their kids head that Rap music is bad, and they don`t want their kids to be influenced by something that is negative. With the way Rap music is advertised in the US, I would have to agree with that looking at it from an ... average parents point of view. But what people don`t know is that Hip Hop isn`t just a type of music, it`s a culture. It`s a culture full of original elements ... their area and their people, and its no different from a farmer singing about his cows and chickens in Idaho. Besides, Gangster...

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... only be regulated in severe cases of violence on the news. Although censorship should be less regulated in the media it should be highly regulated in the world of "Gansta Rap" music. The only reason for this is because of the obscene and violent lyrics on them. Young children who do listen to this type of ... see you layin' in a coffin, sir," from The Chronic and "F--- the police," from N.W.A., are few lyrics from the music genre "gangsta rap." This kind of music is being sold to young children without any thought of concern. When many children listen to this kind of music they think th...

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... said something smooth or cool to your girlfriend or guy friend you probably heard it in a love song or rap song. We often take for granted the fact that music is all around us no matter what kind you listen to. You listen to music in your car, in the mall while you are shopping, in the shower, on television and at parties ... sort of dialect called Ebonics, All this from a movement of music started by African American cultures twenty or thirty years ago. Music and life run parallel, music affects my life in many ways. My mood depicts my music, if you catch my drift. When I was younger I...

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