As a child, I grew up listening to all kinds of music. Living in a home where my family experienced rough situations, music was my only way out to free myself and just forget about the struggles for a minute. I remember how Hip-hop use to lift up my spirits from the beat through the words of the rapper. In my mind there was never a day when I didn’t have Tupac or Biggy Smalls playing loudly, blasting through my house. I mimicked every word until I knew each one without even thinking. There was something that made me understand the meaning behind words. Through Hip-Hop I felt like I could relate and feel like I wasn’t the only facing difficult times;furthermore, it helped me to the extent where it became my inspiration to move forward and to make a point in life. However, the Hip-Hop industry has changed over the years. Profane language,I think,is the only way rappers can express how they feel in a veracious way these days. I also believe that sometimes this is needed to get things off your mind and chest, but what could this do to the teens who listen to Hip-Hop trying to find that connection I once felt? It has come to my attention that Hip-Hop has changed and I feel that it could affect our youth in some way.
Teresita, I admire the fact that you go to music to relieve your tension and to get away from all the bad things in life. I also agree with you that Hip-Hop music will affect our youth in some way. I agree that Hip-Hop is a way to express a rapper’s emotions and feelings about what they are going through. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your topic. Hip hop just isn't what it used to be. Nowadays all you hear in hip hop is profane language that young children really shouldn't listen to. I also agree with Katie. Music in general is a way to express feelings. I think this will be a very interesting topic!
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