For the first time in music history, Hip Hop has become mainstream and is therefore now considered to be popular music A.K.A Pop. This means that a lot of the music that you are listening to right now probably has bits & pieces of rap in it. The truth is the youth are the ones that dictate popular culture such as fashion and trends thus Hip Hop is now where it is because of young people.
How Rap Became Mainstream Music
When the 1980s & 90’s happened the West Coast Rap Sound became mainstream and the rap market went through the roof. The kids who listened to the typical Rap music such as Tha Dogg Pound & NWA were not the hardcore, street-side thugs. These were the ones who were in the punk scene and showed a bit of emotion. For the average person who was not into the hardcore scene, there was a certain appeal in listening to the softer rap music such as Tupac’s explicit music. Since this music was not around before, it was hard for those who were not fans of the “harder” music to make it past the “rap” genre on the radio. However, as people started to listen to the music it also created a way for the artists to express themselves and fans to connect with the music.
How Hip Hop Is An Important Part of Youth Culture
Rap music is a reflection of who we are, the values that we have and the characteristics of what we value. We use hip hop to express ourselves in many different ways. When you look at what’s popular right now, you’ll notice that they all seem to have to do with the youth culture. So the kids are taking their power back and they are taking responsibility for themselves in order to move forward in their life’s. Hip Hop Culture is an important part of youth culture for a couple of reasons, so take some time to educate yourself by watching a few videos below, and I guarantee that you’ll be amazed at how much young people are influencing the world. According to statistics.
Why You Should Listen to Rap Music
Rap music has the ability to influence the youth in positive ways. Although some of the lyrical content of a particular song can sometimes be questionable. Some good examples are “This is why Hip Hop gets no respect/ This is why black people get no respect” by Wu-Tang Clan which is a diss song, it contains many alternative facts that paint the black race in a bad light. Artists like Rick Ross, Chamillionaire, and Kanye West have been responsible for breaking the myth that hip hop is predominantly music that is used to glorify drug use, violence and crime. What’s So Great About Rap Music Rap music reflects what young people are actually thinking about.
Why I Listen To Rap Music
As a young man, I think it’s important for me to be a part of a community that appreciates our culture and identity as black people. To be able to show and show solidarity with the people who came before us is essential. I’m a believer in keeping music as a musical language that we can all identify with and use in our everyday lives. The way I got into rap music was simply by liking what I liked. I grew up listening to Ice Cube, NWA, Beastie Boys, Notorious B.I.G. The list goes on & on. By spending time in my room with my turntable or by going to a club, I became exposed to a lot of different styles of music and that was one of the reasons I became a music lover. The thing that makes rap music great is its attitude.
Conclusion
I hope this article gave you some insight into Rap Music. For you older folks, I don’t know what you were listening to in your youth but just remember that you are not dead yet. As of today, even though Rap Music has been around for a lot of years now, it has had its ups and downs so you never know what to expect. Can you think of other similarities and differences between Rap & Soul? I look forward to reading your comments so I can get a better understanding of this unique genre. Check out my article on hip hop for more insightful information.
