Trap Nation Autobiography

Tupac made albums/singles talking about real life problems such as teen pregnancy, police brutality, and drug abuse (Marcovitz 26). Tupac was born in 1971 (Marcovitz 4). Tupac was a very talented artist that many people looked up to because he wrote lyrics about hard lifestyle and many people could relate to what he sing about.

From the day we’re in our mother's stomachs, to the day we die, we have always been listening to music. For me, listening to music all my life helped me develop a passion for it. When I was around the age of 6 my dad introduced me into the world of Rock. The very first band I remember listening to was System of a Down and ever since then, I fell in love with rock music and all its possible variations; for a long time this was all I listened to. It wasn’t until high school that I started listening to all sorts of genres and realized that I wanted to have a career in the music industry. That's when I learned about producing music.

Did you ever know that Tupac actually went through a lot during his living times ? Tupac Shakur was born to Black Panther activist parents in New York City. His mother named Afeni Shakur was kept in prison while she was pregnant with him. When he was born he became familiar with his biological father named Billy Garland. He had a complicated childhood spent where a lot of people had been convicted of serious crimes and people who been imprisoned. He was exposed to violence at an early age. He studied poetry, jazz, acting and ballet at the Baltimore School for the Arts. He won many competitions while in school. He attended Tamalpais High School and poetry classes with Leila Steinberg. ( Tupac Shakur Biography )

Reliving a brutal past can tear a country apart. Learning from our mistakes and understanding our history can prevent some of the most outrageous acts we ever made. Why should the ability to research our past be taken away if the threat of repeating it is upon us. The Autobiography of Malcolm X is banned and constantly challenged is schools and public facilities by the Library of Congress. Why are people trying to cover up an important part in our history from our youth and elders that want a better understanding? Taking an important piece of history out of our reach will causes it to be repeated and no one will understand the mistakes that were made and what was learned from them. The civil rights movement during the 1960’s was a very dangerous time period in this country involving nearly every member of the population. Many voices on both sides stood out as leaders, particularly Malcolm X who has been called the most dangerous man in the world, stood out and said what no one else wanted to say. He was

There, my dad and I sat in the band hall, this would be the first of many times that I would step foot into a band hall. I remember feeling so excited to get to play an instrument. My brother Jake, who had passed away when I was 8 due to heart failure, would have been so proud to hear I was following in his footsteps and taking up the saxophone. I remember this day like it was yesterday and thanks to my brother’s influence on me band would be my life for the next 7 years.

The Anthology of Rap is a guide to everything hip-hop from 1970 to 2010. Starting with artists such as Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, and Sugarhill Gang then ending with Kanye West, Eminem and other modern artists. While this book does focus more on the lyrics of certain songs, the authors, Adam Bradley and Andrew DuBois, mention the song’s samples and how the artist used them within the song. This book provides a great understanding of how the use of samples have changed over the course of hip-hop history. Comparing my findings with other references such as “Creative License: The Law and Culture of Digital Sampling annotation” I can find out exactly how the use of samples changed during and after the result of the trials listed in the

As I walked into the intermediate room at Monsters of Hip-Hop, the nerves inside of me built up like a hot air balloon. I was stretching in jealousy of other girls and boys as they showed their amazing talents. I start to worry if I mess up on the choreography, out of nowhere the choreographer Laura Edwards comes in. I look at my mom in fear,

“I pay attention to those things. I'm not one to follow the pack and have always wanted to sound unique, always searching and stretching. I understand how to write and play interesting music. This is what I do and what I love. It's my passion and it comes naturally to me. Plus, I'm obsessed with it. I listen to everything and often. I know what's happening in almost all music areas. So there's a lot to draw from. I'm constantly thinking about creating, finding inspiration along the way. I really don't stop! Whenever I go to the studio, I have the framework. The writing part of my music is usually pretty strictly adhered to and then everyone is free to do whatever they want during

Written by John Legend and accompanied voice Chance the Rapper, Penthouse Floor describes ascension of people from lower floors reaching the penthouse or higher floor. This concept evolved from a single song about romance and the beauty of seeing the skyline from the penthouse, being further developed along with Chance the Rapper’s involvement. John Legend states, “Both Chance and I come from pretty humble backgrounds but our talent and music have allowed us to get into rarefied air.” John Legend understands how the American Dream has morphed with the addition of Trump into the office, so he uses this song as a way to inspire others to rise from the cracks and altogether try to make the American Dream more inclusive for everyone. The music

I decided to do research on the topic of music production. Motivate audience: We listen to music often, at least when we are driving. Based on the audience analysis there is currently very little background information on the history, technology, or skills required to produce music, so it should be interesting to learn about the steps that go into putting together the songs we hear. Thesis statement: Music production is a complex process to result in the music that we listen to. This process has changed with technology, making it both easier and more difficult in different ways.

Gangsta rap music, existing for a long time in America, has drawn much attention in contemporary popular culture compared with other genre of music. World wide albums of gangsta rap sold greatly and we could see growing popularity among gangsta rap singers. For example, Eminem is the best gangsta rapper and album selling singer in the first decade of 21centry. His worldwide albums sales stand at surprising 100 million, singles 120 million. Holding thirteen Grammy Awards, he has been praised for “The best Rapper Alive” by the readers of the Vibe Magazine.

Step by step of becoming a music producer involves being dedicated and desire to understand of the art of music producing. First I have to learn the instrument making sure that I know how to use it. Then i’ll have to master the technology knowing everything

Life always finds a way to water things down. Whether it be religion, news, or education, we always get the tail end of what is truly going on. So when you find something that is real or someone who is real, it is a rare and splendid occasion. We can finally receive a true, nitty gritty struggle of real life. Just as when Slim Shady came into the so called “rap game”, he wrote songs about how his life was. He held nothing back telling us how it was, is, and will be. He was greeted with displeasure, and many tried to push away his truth. This is what I constantly look for in reading. I look for an honest, raw form of writing that will always bring forth a problem in society's eyes. Any way that it can bring forth a question of, “why?”, or “what is wrong with them?”, that's what I like to see. I only legitimately found such a view or reaction

Marshall Mathers, widely known as Eminem, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor, who is recognized as one of the most controversial and best-selling artists of the early 21st century (“Eminem”). Marshall writes most of his lyrics through his personal life experiences while adding a comical “I don’t give a S***” vibe to them. He struggled through a rough and lonely childhood, had relationship issues, became a father at a young age, and worked hard with dedication and persistence to get where he is today.

Subculture in America is a way to establish a unique identity apart from the mainstream culture. Classic examples of subcultures are music. Subcultures consist of specific linguistics, types of dress and fashion, and also certain values.