... popular fast because black pianist first really performed their, "Rags," (Ragtime compositions) at the Chicago World's Fair (1893). Around the 1910s, Ragtime was being recorded and played on the radio along with the Blues. A reason for Ragtime's popularity was that it was classical music with an "upbeat" feel; therefore, it appealed to both conservative and new aged music lovers. Another thing ... was not only music but also an entire subculture of the African American youth. It gave the youth an outlet to express their views on current issues, especially in politics. Rap and Hip-Hop al...

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... to the lyrics of the songs it is easy to understand their theories. Guru and Premier have been in the industry for a long time and have seen the industry change along the way. Some titles of their latest songs include "Moment of Truth", "discipline", "militia", "Tons O Guns", "In Memory Of", "Royalty", "Manifest", "Mass ... the songs, but the lyrics will tell you the whole point behind these titles. Some examples of these lyrics will show you how these pioneers of rap music aren't all about gangs, violence, and other things stereotypes bring to all hip hop artists, even though they have ...

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