The Cud Life Concert Analysis

Although, this was unexpected for him due to him battling his own demons at the time, he gladly accepted the role. As previously stated before, Kid Cudi wanted to, “Help kids not feel alone and stop kids from committing suicide”. He wanted to connect to his fans, he felt that none of the previous and artists from this in age try connect to them in an emotional way. He has been in that place before in which he felt that no one loved, loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Cudi believes that him rapping over these personal problems that he faced for the majority of his life might actually save someone from committing suicide. This can show the person that he is not alone and that many of other people are suffering from the same problems as him/her. Which can lead to the person finally reaching out for help for his depression and anxiety that they have been dealing for a

As a child growing up, I was always into art and music. I would draw on all my notebooks for school, often find myself lost in my own lyrical world, always looking up new artists to listen to and probably download over 40-50 songs a month, maybe more. Back then, I was just doing it for fun though until I was about nine or ten years old. My love for the harmonizing sounds went from a small crush to the love of my life. My dad and I was driving around the city that I will one day leave a mark in, the city of Jacksonville, when my dad put on the one song I will forever dedicate to changing my life, Find A Way by A Tribe Called Quest. Now understand that this was the first time I have ever heard this song and it put a flame in my soul, like my

Millions of people in the world listen to music for all different reasons. Most people all over the world listen to different genres of music in order to relax, but not too many people pay attention to the actual lyrics of a song. If you listen to the lyrics of a song you will realize that many songs have important messages or themes to them. An example of this is the lyrics of the song “Changes” by Tupac Shakur. If you listen to this song, you will realize that Tupac raps about not only the problems that African Americans face from society, but also the struggles that poor people in society have to endure and overcome. Many

In the excerpt from “Rock & Roll JIhad” by Salman Ahmad, a boy’s life is revised by his first rock band experience. Salman had shown up to a Zed Zeppelin concert completely unaware of any songs he sang. When the first song had played Salman’s spirit had been taken away with the music. The guitar player, jimmy page had put a spell on salman, the technical fingering Jimmy on the guitar had blown salams mind completely. What had felt like a split second to him had realistically been almost three hours. His soul had stayed attached to the music, that moment had drastically transformed Salman’s look on life. From that moment on He knew that he had found his passion and his purpose in life.

The controversial context that is often used in Hip-Hop sets the standard of what it means to be ‘masculine’ as an artist of the culture. Artist who does not display contentious lyrical content in their music may not receive as much notoriety in the industry. In today’s Hip-Hop culture, more ‘conscious’, ‘apathetically masculine’ artist like, J. Cole have become more in popular. Cole’s lyrics are a reflection of his adversities that he has endured during his lifetime. Cole’s inspirations behind his music does not stem from a place of violence or from his ability to accumulate wealth, but from his ability to overcome his hardships as a black man and fulfill his purpose in life.

Rap Direct, listened to a miniscule five albums in the time frame between fall of 2015 and fall of 2016, two of those were by the same artist. Wait, it somehow gets worse. Sans the fact that the head of a fucking music blog barely even listens to music, the albums he listened to practically define everything that I consider represents a safe-haven in modern mainstream music. What I mean by safe-haven is that these projects, those of which include Drake’s underwhelming Views and Kanye West’s overhyped The Life of Pablo, are merely nothing more than what already play on the radio constantly, making each hit song on the project practically

Alternative artist and songwriter,Rivers Cuomo of the band Weezer, in his song “California Kids” claims that by letting go of all of people’s high standards and just living a worry free life, then people’s problems will come to an end. He develops his argument by first drawing illustrations between a life that is stressful and one that is more relaxed, then he uses juxtaposition to emphasize the California lifestyle, and finally, he uses pathos to appeal to people on an emotional level. Cuomo’s purpose is to convince his audience to join him in shedding the persona and responsibilities of adulthood so that they may be “California Kids.” Throughout his song he creates a reassuring and uplifting tone for his audience, which are made up of people

When the 1980s rolled around I was finishing university. I was still sad that my high school years were behind me and nostalgic about the music I enjoyed while growing up. During this time in Los Angeles, California started a new musical trend known as “glam rock”. It blew in with bands such as Motley Crue performing in the clubs around the city. Pretty much this kind of music was either you liked it or you didn’t care for it. However a band changed all that by showing a different side to his music that was a tender side.

To every present there is a past. Looking into someone's past, you can begin to understand how their upbringing molded them into the person they are right now. John Abbott is prime example of this. He grew from a young boy, living in a small town, into a loving, caring, hard working father. John was shaped into a grateful son and a supportive brother through his childhood experiences. His passion for music drove him to look at life in a new light. Listening and feeling the lyrics that related to his actions and individual thoughts. Through John’s upbringing into the genre of specifically, hip-hop, he was able to let loose and use it as a perfect outlet for the stress of the world around him, he explained it as “Music is the positive thing”. John looked up to the men who created this music, creating a bond with their style and lyrical composition. They helped influence the man he is today.

Many fans have told their own personal stories and how Kid Cudi has been a major influence in their life. In a The Breakfast Club with DJ Envy, Charlamagne, and Angela Yee,Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson has given credit to Cudi for saving his life. Pete has been a Kid Cudi for many years and Cudi’s album, Man on the Moon, helped get through a dark time in his life. Pete said, “He saved my life. I would’ve killed myself if I didn’t have Kid Cudi. If you’re 25 and under, I truly believe Kid Cudi saved your life”. Pete praised the rapper for seeking out help that he needs, he also added that he has been in and out of things like that. Many people love Cudi because he is a very emotional person and many people around his age can relate to him with what he is going through right now. Pete Davidson recognized Kid Cudi as his hero and believes that he should be getting more recognition for what he has done for the youth and the countless lives’ that he has saved with his music. Another fan tweeted moments after hearing Kid Cudi’s admission to rehab for depression, Adrian Nava tweeted, “Kid Cudi’s music helped me get through my hard times. He saved my life. He deserves to be happy himself” More support came out to the rapper as many admitted that Kid Cudi has helped them in some way to get through a dark time in their

Jamming to the radio was a blast, but what kind of influence was a song like that on my brother? What kind of influence was I to allow him to listen to that? A nine year singing about strippers and “big booties,” the same young child with an innocent picture hanging on the wall of his elementary school. Why was a song like that playing on a public radio station that a countless number of kids have access to each day? This type of music is not abnormal to hear on the radio, or to stumble across on YouTube. The amount of unrestricted access to popular music that young children have is problematic and society needs to recognize that and make a change.

He constantly refers to “blood in the water” and as we all know the phrase, means creating vulnerability in someone or a group of people. He tries to prove that in order to be different, that would to actually be yourself… not flow with everyone else’s differences. When he says “Took passion, something all of Y’all lackin. Been askin “is anyone not actin?” When I listen to this song I feel as though the lyrics are building up to a point that ego, “

The Weeknd is a newer artist that has an exceptionally diverse sound. So many emotions are infused with his lyrics and portrayal of the lyrics. Many people, male or female, ejoy his laidback aproach to an emotional subject, the subject of money and fame. In his songs he may talk about morally wrong subjects liek drugs and prostitutes, but his messsage is revered by those who look past the drug infused story telling to see the true meaning of his lyrics. The song i picked for this assignment is the morning by the Weeknd. It is a song describing an average morning in Toronto, with a story that echoes a lesson, how money controls and defines your lifestyle. He also has a way with his voice to empower your soul and lift your

Do you ever wonder what is the meaning behind what you so proudly sing whenever you hear it? Music is an art form of culture which organizes sound with times It first came around in prehistoric times, however, as times passes, music is drastically changing. As a result, in the last decades music has experienced drastic changes in the themes they are talking about. These changes are due to the generations and what they are living, political and social actions of the time. For example, the decade of the 80s was the rise of hip-hop and rap music from a local phenomenon to a worldwide known genre of music. Previously, a crack cocaine epidemic had stroke major cities in the USA and it coincided with the rise of hip-hop in black communities as these

The Weeknd is definitely no stranger to making powerful music that is made to hit deep for his audience of teens, and young adults. After years of success he has definitely made quiet the name, and personality for himself that defines exactly how he wanted to be seen by his fans. However, in one of his latest videos we see him almost push away his past as if he wants no part of it whatsoever, as if he is ready to change that personality that the fans love. The meaning behind his music video for “Starboy” is a very simple one actually, and it is knowing that change is important. His powerful music video does a great job portraying this message with a variety of symbols and important scenes that make the true meaning behind the video just a little easier to grasp.