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The reason for selecting Marshall Mathers as the subject of my research paper stems from his reputation as a remarkable young rapper and my admiration for his carefree attitude towards life’s happenings. Despite not being an exemplary role model, what captivates me is his skill to disregard criticism and infuse humor into his persona. Moreover,…

William Norman Lancaster ENGL- 1301 18 September, 2012 A Response to “Hip Hop: A Roadblock or pathway to Black Empowerment” Geoffrey Bennett’s article Hip Hop: A Roadblock or Pathway to Black Empowerment illustrates the influence hip hop and rap music has had on not only the music industry but mainstream culture, African Americans to be…

Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by the stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper. He released his debut album, Show and Prove, in 2006, and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2007. His Eurodance-influenced single, “Say Yeah”, received urban radio airplay, charting on the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot Rap…

Both Rap/Hip Hop and classical music exhibit distinct differences in sound and musical attributes. Furthermore, their respective listeners and audience also distinctly vary across these two music genres. In society, classical music and rap music are perceived differently. Moreover, the producers and composers of these genres also present themselves in distinct ways. While most Rap/Hip-Hop…

Most of us started listening to hip-hop at some point, whether it was by mistake or at a young age. All I have to say is if it wasn’t for the underground, which weren’t mainstream back in the days, artist that are now would’nt even exist. You see the trouble is with the omission of…