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2017's has been been yet another interesting year for music. We've witnessed two epic main stream debuts, SZA and Khalid, as well as some phenomenal albums from some of hip-hop's finest, Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Although, it has been a very successful year for many artist, I couldn't help but to think there were so many others who put out amazing work but did not get much recognition. Of course, every artist isn't going to reach the same amount of success but there were some really good projects

All of the rappers shown in the documentary make music and use rap as an art of storytelling and form of expression of what they have to go through and their struggle in their daily lives. Some of the social issues and grievances that had been brought up are issues of gun violence, police brutality, gentrification, economic discrepancy and immigration policies. All of these social issues and grievances are issues that affected the society, especially those living in the malnourished neighborhoods

In the early 80s in South Bronx, hip hop culture was created as a way people expressed themselves to make a statement of some sort of art form that was diffused within the local community without outside influences orally and through localization. Commercialization changed and evolved these cultures making the producers not equal the consumers; globalization diffused these cultures with mass communication with the media. Spatially, hip hop used to be concentrated within a local community and it spread

Hip hop, as well as other types of music, undoubtedly has an effect on people, whether it is from the listener’s interpretation of the music, or the direct message delivered from the lyrics. But more specifically, I am interested in how modern hip hop effects the academics as a student overall, and their own opinion of this influence. Not only am I trying to measure the influence of hip hop, but also whether or not this influence is positive or negative. It is worth mentioning that I am not presently

“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them”(Walt Disney). Many people wonder whether the American Dream is alive or dead. Jay-Z, Arnold Swarzenegger, and Michael Oher all served as examples of people that achieved their American Dream. Along with many other rappers, Jay-Z had a hard early life(Jay-Z). He was known locally as a freestyle rapper(Jay-Z). While freestyling he gained enough following that he decided to take a shot at a professional recording(Jay-Z). After being

First and foremost, I would like to thank a useful ally of mine Dj James. He has been unwavering In allowing me for setting the time a date to sit down and ask Mr. Ervin. Also, I would like to thank Mr. Ervin Retired manager Concord Music hall, thank you for your insights in helping me to think outside the box has served to refine my essay well. After formally introducing each other, I get the sense that the Mr. Ervin was someone I set out by saying "I'm a big Hip-hop head, especially

The cool, calm and collective Gunna creates loud and phenomenal music. His unusual name, Gunna, comes from his cousin who felt that the name Gunna was more suitable for his attitude and lifestyle, so his previous stage name Snypa was abandoned. Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Gunna attained a lot of knowledge from the streets which kept him focused on a career path in Hip Hop. Growing up listening to Jay-Z and Lil Wayne, he knew that he was capable of making great music. Being a part

You may know him from his Lisa Simpson haircut or his mouth full of 24-karat gold teeth; he is the 19-year-old rapper that is taking the music industry by storm. In the past, two years his music has gained national recognition and appealed to all types of fan bases. He is a force not to be reckoned with and his name is Kodak Black. He is the self-proclaimed “Project-Baby” from South Florida that is giving rapper a run for their money. Jon Caramanica, from the New York Times, described Black as “an

Mac Miller continues to make music that people appreciate despite going through a couple of stylistic changes during the course of his career. Who knew the Pittsburgh rapper who started off rapping about partying and liking beer would end up waxing philosophical and appealing to the hip hop heads of the world? Here are seven things that even some big Mac fans might not know about the rapper. Number Seven: He Started Smoking Cigarettes in Third Grade You might expect rappers to start a lot of things

Hamilton The hip-hop musical Hamilton is a must see for those who want an interesting history lesson in a modern perspective. Hamilton teaches us about the American Revolution in the point of view of the colonists Filled with intense and soothing songs, Hamilton has won many awards including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and they walked away with twelve trophies at the Tony’s. One of the most popular songs is “Alexander Hamilton,” the opening number of the show. This song tells us the story of