Chance The Rapper Influence

This approach is innovative or new, it is the template handed down from generations of Africans who taught African American psychologist to reach into self and pull out what is good from the spiritual perspective. The creation of gospel song to convey to individuals in despair the importance of keeping the faith was duplicate of what Africans had been practicing for thousands of years through chanting and praying.

There may be no bigger name in rap music right now than Chicago's own Chance the Rapper. His third mixtape Coloring Book is now available on all major music streaming platforms (Apple Music, Soundcloud, Spotify, Tidal, etc.) and he is also the first artist EVER to break The Billboard Top 10 Albums chart with streams only. He has burst onto the scene as a "lone wolf" of sorts; refusing to sign to a record label, releasing all of his music for free, and combining rap, jazz, and gospel music more beautifully than anyone we've ever seen in the music industry. To celebrate Lil Chano's recent success let's check out his ten best songs.

Louis Armstrong was an important and major music figure during the Harlem Renaissance. Mr. Armstrong, also known as Satchmo to his friends for his “satchel-like mouth”, came into existence August 4, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Louis’ love for music had started in the Colored Waif’s Home for Boys. He had ended up in this environment because on New Year’s Eve, Louis had shot his stepfathers gun into the air to “celebrate the new year” and was arrested immediately. In the Colored Waif’s Home for Boys, Louis had newfound love for the cornet, an instrument similar to the trumpet. Even though he had a job as a newspaper seller, Louis still had the opportunity of studying under one of the greatest cornet players of the time, King Oliver.

In a time where the majority of music is about making money, doing drugs, or having sex, it is complicated for music concerning other topics to gain attention. However, there are always a few jewels that beat the odds. Lecrae, the stage name of a Christian lyricist who piously centers his music around the teachings of Jesus Christ, is one of those jewels. In all of his songs there are explicit references that all of his energy is channeled into doing the will of God. Typically Lecrae’s genre of music is overlooked by the majority population because it lacks the pizazz in the beat that popular music has. As a result of this millions of people get deprived of the content of Christian music which has the power to

Typically, when prompted with the word “rap”, the average person will not steer towards anything church related, but somehow a man by the name of Lee Givhan opened our eyes. As told by Debbonnaire Kovacs, Lee’s story is one of hardship, trial and victory—sure to bring hope to anyone. She writes about how great this ministry is, buffing the story until it shines. Kovacs provides a lot of first-person evidence, but lacks a counter argument which would allow for a difference of opinion.

He is a very involved man with his city, and is a great role model/leader for the youth of Chicago. Chance has made 3 mixtapes called, “10 Day,” “Acid Rap,” and his most recent and successful work, “Coloring Book.” Chance The Rapper uses playful diction, inspiring free verses, and unique allusions in their work to show an overall theme of how individuals have power to change.

Cultural phenomenon, rapper Kendrick Lamar has embraced a growing minority centered culture in America through his album “To Pimp A butterfly” this album conveys themes of hardship for minorities and cultural uprising. One of the singles on this album “Alright” simply tells black audiences that with faith everything will be alright. He uses the Lyrics “Alls my life I has to fight, nigga .Alls my life I...Hard times like God. Bad trips like: ‘God!’ Nazareth, I 'm fucked up..Homie you fucked up..But if God got us then we gon ' be alright” These lyrics simply tell suppressed minorities that despite hardship there is hope within our communities. . Months prior to the release of Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” several attacks from white police officers happened in the black community. A common case in this uproar was the “Mike Brown case”. In this case a black man was shot dead after allegedly robbing a local gas station. Kendrick simply responded to these seemingly racial attacks with his album to “Pimp a Butterfly”. To pimp a butterfly simply means to use your influence to the best of its ability to make a meaningful impact. With tracks like “Alright” Kendrick Lamar does just that. The Primary themes and issues conveyed in this song are white supremacy, racism and black uprising

Kanye Omari West, an icon of hip-hop, pop culture, fashion and music in general. Kanye Omari West, a person belittled against and a person subjected to a life of racism and hate. Born on June 8th, 1977, Donda West, West’s mother, always knew he was destined for greatness, but did she know her son would turn out to be the Kanye West, a man lacking the respect he deserves for transforming a big part of the music we listen to on this very day? West came onto the scene in the late nineties but didn’t release The College Dropout until 2004, an album that took everybody by surprise. Kanye West changed the gangster filled rap genre by releasing his positive, soulful debut album, changing the way rappers

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557).” Although Chance is not a poet in rigid terms, rap music is a direct extension of poetic traditions; a craft that he mastered while attending art programs, which educated him on the power of the written word. This training helped him to become a respected lyricist, proven by the request for him to eulogize the late boxing legend, Muhammad Ali; an invite that most rappers will never receive (Austen). He has also been hailed as the most celebrated rapper of 2016 and “heir to Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar (Austen).” This confirms the care and preparation (he spent five hours recording a verse) that goes into Chance’s lyrical contributions and the high level he operates on(Austen). More importantly, his nonprofit, SocialWorks, which “empowers youth through arts, education and civic engagement” uses the OpenMike imitative, to offer an opportunity for youth to craft their lyrical skills (SocialWorks). Named in memory of his mentor, Mike Hawkins, this resource conjures up the “emotional wealth” that DuBois speaks of because it allows for minority youth, who come from the most blighted neighborhoods in Chicago, to express their experiences openly. These young people have suffered through the death of friends, racism, sexual trauma and various other challenges that youth in harsh inner cities face. Therefore, Chance uses his career to recognize the strength within his narrative, but his young supporters, allowing them to share their stories through music, bringing forth a louder voice to the most vulnerably

Michael Jordan. MJ, Air Jordan, His Airness, Money, Black Cat, the list goes on. Call him what you want, but one thing is for sure; he is one of the greatest and most influential athletes of all time. Not only did he leave his mark on basketball forever, but he also sparked the the globalization of American sport. Growing up in a small, middle class town, Jordan defied all odds in order to make it as a player. He was cut from his high school team as a sophomore and dealt with racism soon after, yet finished his NBA career with six championship rings (LaFeber 30). But how did Michael Jordan become the icon that is pervasive today?

In the 1970s the shockwave that would be known as hip hop rose from the economic situation of New York City, especially the black and Latino neighborhoods. However, while hip hop music was born in the Bronx, it both is part of and speaks to a long line of black American and African cultural traditions. Many observers also make a connection between rap and West African griot tradition, the art of wandering storytellers known for their knowledge of local settings and superior vocal skills. Additionally, rhymed verses are an important part of African American culture in both the public and private realms.

Within History, Rap has been considered the “CNN for black people”; what started as a way to express struggles in the ghettos of New York has transformed into one of the most popular genres of music in America. The popularity of rap has allowed many to have their voices heard, created new fashion trends, and even developed popular modern slang used by people throughout the world. The commercialization of rap has resulted in a significant following of the culture in America but also a large number of people who oppose the music. The culture of rap music has a substantial impact on popular culture in America, and by using an open mind and looking past the violence and language, people can better understand the meaning behind rap and the perception that follows it in America today.

In the days following Lil B’s lecture at MIT, I found myself trying to make sense some longstanding unresolved feeling I’ve had regarding the illustrious Based God. Lil B is a polarizing artist, I used to identify with the Task Force’s cultish fanboy worship of him during the Blue Flame era. As time went on, I drifted, but was never able to connect with those who crusaded against him as some sort of antichrist of #realhiphop. For the former, Lil B appears infallible; a recording artist who can do no wrong and whose work can’t be measured by any sort of normalized standards of judgment. For more conservative hip-hop fans, Lil B’s unpolished and seemingly haphazard approach to creating music makes him a pariah that should be ostracized from the rap game.

A$AP Rocky has been one of the most influential rappers in hip-hop, since making his major debut in 2011. A New York rapper, with a chopped and screwed Houston sound, separated him from his peers in mainstream rap. Equipped with one of the best rap flows in the game, and constantly kicking down doors in the fashion industry, Rocky for some reason still is unable to connect with a number of rap fans. With a discography of "Live. Love. ASAP", "Long. Last. ASAP", and "At. Long. Last. ASAP", he has yet to release a project in which the general consensus was that he released a bad album. Excluding Chance the Rapper (I consider him a different Era), Rocky has been fourth in my rap power rankings outside of Drake, Kendrick, and Cole, for some time