... a hybrid form that has been formed using aspects of a person's own culture and incorporating foreign attributes. For example, within Jamaica, there is a form of music known as "ragga", which is a rap-influenced form of reggae. This is a perfect example how music can have somewhat of a positive affect. However, there are negative affects which come with such an influence ... . Along with the influence of the lyrics from rap came a lot more than Jamaica bargained for. They find that with local ragga star "Elephant Man's" lyrics such as "Badman nah run from police inna shootout/ Whole ... ...

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... a hybrid form that has been formed using aspects of a person's own culture and incorporating foreign attributes. For example, within Jamaica, there is a form of music known as "ragga", which is a rap-influenced form of reggae. This is a perfect example how music can have somewhat of a positive affect. However, there are negative affects which come with such an influence ... . Along with the influence of the lyrics from rap came a lot more than Jamai! ca bargained for. They find that with local ragga star "Elephant Man's" lyrics such as "Badman nah run from police inna shootout ... ...

• Word Count: 1871
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School