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Popular Music

            
             Rap music tops the music charts nation wide. The hip-hop subculture has hit 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 solely dominated by the opposite race. Although nearly every artist in the rap world tries to be defiant Mathers accomplishes this with ease. Living the lifestyle of him and his daughter first, Mathers has been involved in many lawsuits and scandals before he hits the age of thirty. Eminem's lyrics and defiant lifestyle make him an easy target and an inspiration to all rebellious youths.
             Eminem broke the barrier for white men emerging as the first white rapper to succeed in what was originally known as a black mans world. Eminem music style is not that of what we know as "Gangsta Rap" but that of lyrical rhymes and life stories told in a beat. Eminem did emerge as the first white rapper to make it big, but his style is not that of typical black rap. N.W.A. (Niggaz Wit Attitude) are one of the most well-known gangsta rap groups talking about life on the street and crime. Once gangsta rap emerged more and more people started rapping about police brutality and killing people, and with that crime rose to high levels. Causing much controversy over the lyrics and music genre. Another song we can view is that of Ice Tea "Cop Killa" this stirred up controversy nation wide and even a ban on his music arose because of this. Eminem does rap about crime but in a different aspect.


Essays Related to Popular Music

1. Popular Music and Contemporary U.S. Culture

Studies of popular music encompass a range of approaches from musicological, whereby music is commonly analyzed as a text, to sociological, which tends to focus on the social uses of popular music and the dynamic and interactive relationship between popular music, culture, and society. Popular music is commonly understood as being intrinsically linked to popular culture. ... For Adorno, popular music is standardized, repetitive, and unequivocally contrasts with "serious" music: A clear judgment concerning the relation of serious to popular music can be arrived at only by strict atten...

  • Word Count: 2711
  • Approx Pages: 11
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: Graduate

2. Popular Music as a Means of Resistance

For this essay I will be looking into how popular music can act as a means of resistance and analyse the conditions of how and why the potential act of resistance was plausible at the given times, and discuss the reality of these examples in terms of effect and efficiency. ... The Rock Against Racism campaign coincided with the Anti-Nazi league raising awareness through popular music appealing to the younger generation, potentially the future supporters of the National Front and a fascist government. ... It was the first event of its time that promoted the unity of people from all races and ...

  • Word Count: 1839
  • Approx Pages: 7
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

3. World Music Vs. Pop Music "A Cultural War"

They just memorize where the most popular groups are and memorize where each ethnicity is located." When asked what was the most popular style sold, and what group is purchased the most, Tim replied, "I would probably say Celtic and lately Italian. The most popular groups are Enya, Andrea Bocellli, and just lately it has been Clinad." ... At first, the popular music albums are sold cheaper to sort of get their name out in the open. ... Rick replied, "The popular as of late has been celtic-groups like Enya, Mary Black, occasionally we will sell an Andrea Bocelli album." ...

  • Word Count: 1823
  • Approx Pages: 7
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

4. Popular music

As a teenage growing up Joplin was the ugly duckling who was not popular and she did not fit into the rest of the teenage cliques. As Janis started to become popular in the music industry she made it OK for all the teenagers out in the public that were just like her, the ones who did not fit in and who were not the most beautiful. ... The music that she created was on her terms. ... "The new rock was more than music. ... The reason that Bessie became so popular with her music was because of her attitude and presence. ...

  • Word Count: 1508
  • Approx Pages: 6
  • Grade Level: High School

5. Music Distribution and the Internet

Throughout the ages, people have shared the love of making and listening to music. ... However the combination of music and the Internet has caused a great controversy. Simplistically, the issue of Internet music distribution concerns three groups of people the Internet users who download music, the organizations and individuals who distribute music through Internet sites, and lastly the artists and their record companies, record manufactures and music stores. ... The publicity and media attention from these court cases seems to be making the artist less popular, but is actually beneficial to...

  • Word Count: 830
  • Approx Pages: 3
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

6. Country Music

Country Music Country music is everywhere. ... But I like country music. ... Beginning in about 1930, musical westerns became one of the most popular genres of movie in America (Parish 18). ... Television specials with today's hottest stars, like Faith Hill continue to be popular. ... It will remain popular Americans can turn to country music to renew their spirits, and the lyrics continue to tell stories about ordinary peoples lives like you and me....

  • Word Count: 915
  • Approx Pages: 4
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7. The Longevity of Classical Music

Music is an ever changing phenomenon. ... The diversity of music results in certain genres becoming more popular than others. ... Each of these different musical periods has its own distinctive style and sound that was shaped and influenced by the style of music that was popular during the period before. ... Finally, Claudio Monteverdi, was an important composer because he made the genre of opera more popular among other composers and audiences alike. ... Classical music cannot be replaced. ...

  • Word Count: 1848
  • Approx Pages: 7
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

8. Music of the Early Lutheran Church

During the history of music, some of the most significant developments were due to religious motivation. ... Luther's views became increasingly popular in Germany partly due to the Leipzig Debate that helped settle and solidify his ideas. ... HIs views on music were quite important as they played a large role in the development of Lutheran sacred music. ... His works were extremely important in the evolution of music during the Reform. Many Lutheran composers were contributors to the development of Lutheran music. ...

  • Word Count: 897
  • Approx Pages: 4
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9. Music of Brazil

This music style originated in the wealthy neighborhoods that sprouted along the beaches of the city of Rio de Janeiro and both its music and lyrics were composed by middle and upper-class musicians and marketed to the same economic group. ... Indeed, bossa nova compositions often spoke of love, the beach, and beautiful women and seemed to be a depiction of the author's bohemian life rather than a tale of Brazilians' daily struggles as usually happened with samba, a music genre popular among the working class. "The Girl from Ipanema,"" which became popular outside of Brazil both in i...

  • Word Count: 1351
  • Approx Pages: 5
  • Grade Level: High School

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