Sunday, March 1, 2009
Hip Hop Documentary
That hip hop documentary was really interesting, because it made me think out of the box. It was good to hear their side of the story, and why their lyrics are they way they are. African Americans are less fortunate at times, because of the issues of race. They simply choose to portray it in their music, unlike other cultures. The things the artists say in their music is at times very inappropriate and offensive, and it is their way of life. We as the listeners have the choice to listen or to not listen. The singers have talent, and they obviously have a hard past, but we all do. I think that hip hop artists need to be a little bit more respectful in their lyrics. And we need to take a stand and not buy their albums if we are offended by them, because the albums will keep on being made. The documentary said that Caucasians are the main buyers of hip hop music. We need to stop buying the music if we don't like what it portrays.
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Every culture has music that they use to portray their type of lifestyle. Also, every person has a type of music and or way of conveying their feelings and emotions as well. I say let those who want to listen to that type of music be left alone.
ReplyDeleteYeah I just think it's sad that people really have lives like that. Growing up where I did I really take a lot of things for granted; even like we discussed in class, we are super privileged to have the opportunity to get a college education, because most people don't. It's crazy.
ReplyDeleteI have no issue with hip hop artist writing lyrics about their past. It is their way of expression and art. Some people have had a had a hard life..I get it, but that is no excuse for objectifying woman.
ReplyDeleteWay to go Steph! The insinuation that that when people don’t like something they will stop buying the product is great! The only problem is that the minority are the ones who don’t like the end product. A change in methodology is what is necessary for people to stop buying the product in question.
ReplyDeleteI agree people should listen to what they want to but what gives these artists the right to completely objectify people like they do. They don't know these people, they are just writing a song because it rhymes. I also understand that musicians usually use their life stories to create songs. But these hip hop artists talk about rape and killing so much, it just seems like they don't want to change their lifestyles.
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