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Politics and Modern Musical Artists Essay

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Politics and Modern Musical Artists

Musical artists of the modern age have had a great affect upon the generation that the writers of the paper are a part of. Not only have the songs they produced brought us enjoyment and heightened our emotional states, they have also informed us of their opinions. One of the issues drawing the strongest opinions as of late is the American government, particularly the Bush administration. Some of the most popular bands and artists have made it a point to express their views on such matters through their music and concerts, rallying to fight or support a matter relating to the U.S. government. The following bands have influenced at least one of us as their listeners, and the message we …show more content…

Eminem's problems don't stop there; he seems to have a large grudge against current President Bush. In his song, “We As American” he speaks on the right to bare arms, and lets the President know how he feels, “they took away my right to bear arms/ what I'm supposed to fight with bare palms…I don't rap for dead presidents/ I'd rather see the president dead/ it's never been said but I set precedents” (Marshall Mathers, Straight From The Lab EP ). His lyrics are clear and to the point, and with a massive youth audience they are heard all of nation, and effect the way many young people think.

Using his pen and pad as power, Eminem preaches, teaches, and speaks to the youth of America . It seems he has had one

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