Difference Between The Entertainment And Media Culture

pin-point to any certain subject. The subjects became a reflection of the rapper and their

One of the reasons Hip Hop found it hard to break into the mainstream was that MTV did not want to show music videos of black artists. After public outcry the station played musicians like Michael Jackson and he paved the way for more black musicians as his music videos were among the most popular. Hip Hop sounded like nothing that had been heard in the mainstream before, and the 80s are commonly thought of as the golden age of Hip Hop where all music produced seemed to be original creative and innovative. At the end of the 80s MTV was airing the show 'YO! MTV Raps' making Hip Hop and Rap a global phenominon.

Music has been widely popular throughout America since the nation’s creation, but ever since the 1920’s, it has become a daily part of our culture. Over the decades, new genres have been created, each as equally popular. Some examples would be jazz, blues, many kinds of rock, surf music, folk, soul, country, funk, disco, electronic, and hip-hop. Without music, today’s world would be very different. That’s why it’s safe to say that music has heavily influenced American society over the years.

Not to say that music could have that much effect on our society but it could have been an indirect influence to the Black culture. Currently in the world, Black culture is inclining because the unity is being reassemble and great leaders like Barrack Obama and Michelle Obama are making that push to make sure the Black community stays strong, intelligent, respectful, and prideful. Their aspirations are greatly admired because much of the Black culture have begun to participate in certain events that requires more of the Black community to be responsible for. Voting especially began to incline due to the fact that Obama is black and we as a black culture wanted to once again make history by having a lead representative that could understand our perspective on most situations. Although Obama has did a great job rekindling the United States government from the corruption that it was going towards there is plenty more to be done. Which is why the black culture has to become more supportive and unified through the matriculations to the

The 80s was considered “The Golden Age Of Hip Hop” because of its lyrical content and focus on the African American experience in Urban America. Hip Hop at the time matured and focused on social issues. Hip Hop has its own fashion with bold bright colors, big jewelry and baggy clothes. At the time, sales and interest boosted within the record companies. Eventually the Golden Age era ended due to new things being done involving music. Hip Hop is still widely listened to today throughout America and the rest of the world.

Most readers identify Stephen King’s works as horror, however he sees them as suspense novels (citation needed). Stephen King is often associated with the horror genre because of his excessive use of gore in his novels. However, gore is merely a side agenda that helps King shape his ideas. Instead, King’s main goal is to create suspense. By creating a vivid image of the impact of a murder, rape, or other catastrophe he is able to foster his goal by unnerving his reader and creating a conflict. Stephen King’s extensive and creative use of detail and literary elements in his novels assists the motive for the conflict between good and evil, constructs a complete depiction of the supernatural and reality, and builds an ongoing sense of tension.

Music is a common thread and form of expression throughout all cultures. In every country the world over you will find a different style or genre of music with a unique sound. Each original style stems from the different kinds people and their cultures. The music industry has a major influence in our society. As of 2014, America had the world’s largest music market with a retail value of almost 5,000.5 million dollars, and it continues to grow.

Music is a significant component of the American culture. It has the varying ability to reach people in multiple ways such as relaxation, mood boosting, emotional release, unification, and increase in concentration to name a few. Music genres seem to be increasing rapidly over the years and change around remarkably in their popularity. Four genres that come to mind for high popularity are rock, hip hop/ rap, pop, and country.

We can understand America’s culture through the lens of music. We can identify how it became a major part of American culture and how it still affects us today. Many people ask them self’s today how music became a huge part of American culture and how did it all begin. Where did it originate and who came up with the type of genres that were popular and are still a big hit in today’s music. I know for a fact that a popular and loved genre of music that is still a tremendous impart in our lives today is the famous Jazz music.

Greg Tate of the Encyclopedia Brittanica (insider for hip-hop music) stated best that “...the romanticization of the outlaw at the centre of much of gangsta rap appealed to rebellious suburbanites as well as to those who had firsthand experience of the harsh realities of the ghetto.” Here, Tate explains the true meaning behind the genre ‘gangsta rap’. Though brutal and straightforward, this music selection was an expression of freedom for those stuck in low-income homes, poverty stricken neighborhoods, drug polluted streets, and gang filled high schools. Gangsta rap not only proved to be an outlet from the ‘ghettos’ but it also altered the hip-hop sound. Gangsta rap proved, in the early 80s and late 90s, to be the music that would alter the previous hip-hop movement through narrative lyrics, hardcore beats, and realistic messages from the east and west coasts.

The rap genre originated from some of the most underprivileged areas of New York in the 1970’s. What was once DJ’s talking over a beat they were playing to encourage more activity on the dance floor, turned in to a new genre of music called rap. The majority of earlier rap songs were fun inducing tracks, but in the 1980’s, Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five introduced social consciousness to the genre. They sparked a long lasting impact on rap as it started to evolve rapidly as time went on. The 90’s was home to “gangsta rap,” followed by a softer side of song writing pioneered by the likes of Outkast and Kanye West in the 2000’s. Today, rap music is very diverse and more accepting of different styles than it was before. However, throughout the entire history of rap music, the one thing that has stayed

As the ‘golden age’ came to an end at the start of the 1980s, a new type of hip-hop was developed, it’s called “gangsta rap” and was created by artists such as N.W.A, Schoolly D and Ice T. This variation of rap was different because of the violent lyrics and inappropriate

The start of the War of the Roses was in 1377, King Edward III died, and his son, Edward “The Black Prince” died a year before him. The heir to throne was named Richard II, The Black Prince’s son, skipping an entire generation as The Black Prince had bothers as well, and this skip lead lingering claims to the throne. In 1399, Richard II was deposed from the throne by Henry IV, a Lancaster. The Lancaster’s rule was cemented till 1422, when Henry V died in a military camp, leaving an infant Henry VI on the throne. Henry VI ruled the throne for a number of years before being opposed by Richard of York. Richard of York managed to succeed in getting him and his sons to being heirs to the throne, but Richard of York was killed, and in 1461 Edward

Hip-hop wasn’t a new form of music in 1989, in fact it started in 1982 with Run DMC, but nobody was ready for this form. The police and politicians didn’t like what N.W.A was saying in their lyrics, but all of the things they were rapping about were things that were going on around them on a daily basis. They were seeing people being shot, drug deals going down, and women being called b*tch*s. "I remember when Straight Outta Compton came out, where I lived we could all relate to what they were rapping about because it was our lifestyle."(Wilson. Interview). So basically art was imitating life. But as the decade took a turn into the ‘90’s, so did things for N.W.A. (Tha Biography of Tha E) Ice Cube left to pursue a solo career (Ice Cube- Westside Times) and after him Dr. Dre left to start Death Row Records with Marion "Suge" Knight in 1992. (The Untouchable Death Row Records)

Music has played a vital role in human culture and evidence based on archaeological sites can date it back to prehistoric times. It can be traced through almost all civilizations in one form or another. As time has progressed so has the music and the influences it has on people. Music is an important part of popular culture throughout the world, but it is especially popular in the United States. The music industry here is, and has been, a multi-million dollar business that continues to play an important role in American popular culture. This is also a art form and business that is forever changing as the times and more importantly, technology changes. Technology has changed the way music is made as well as how it is produced,