““Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars. Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing, It's okay not to be okay.” The song “Who You Are” By Jessie J captures what a hero is to me. The blunt and meaningful words have shown that you don’t have to go with the status quo to fit in.
Being able to fit in is what every teenager, adult, and elder wants. Being able to be happy all the time and to not experience sadness and depression is what everyone wants. Jessie J has been a hero for me since 9th grade. Jessie J has always made her ambition as a celebrity to unite the world, and to make sure that no one is left behind. She has always stayed true to her colors, and she has shined while doing that. The way her lyrics flow, and the way that she puts raw emotion into her
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There are many artists out in the music industry that rely on other factors to continue with their fame and success. The specific artists rely on shock factor and changing their whole look to continue being in the spotlight. Jessie J has stayed true to her roots since she first cam into the scene. Her punk/pop vibe has not shied away since she first started creating music. She has shown that even with a status quo developing around you, that you do not have to change yourself to gain approval and praise from the people around you. Having the courage to stand up and tell someone what you like and what you enjoy shows that you are a strong and beautiful individual. Jessie J has kept the same look and attitude towards music her whole career, while other people are putting on an act. She believes that if you dream it, then you can achieve it. All it takes is some hard word and dedication
She is a 10 time Grammy award winner, and among the five artists to ever win a Grammy for album of the year she is the only female to ever win more than once. Her hit song “You Belong with Me” resonated with millions of young girls many of which connected with the lines “If you could see/ That I’m the one /Who understands you/ Been here all along/ So why can’t you see/ You belong with me”. She turns ordinary teenage girl experiences into fresh country and pop songs. She grew up fascinated by music which led to her success as a Country/Pop artist. She constantly strives to make sure that her fame does not get in the way of her truly being herself. Taylor does not read into any of the articles about her in magazines to avoid getting caught up in all the gossip that publicity spreads about her. Taylor has made a huge impact on music industry, from selling out Madison Square Garden, to record breaking songs and albums. Award winning singer and song writer Taylor Swift, is still forming her legacy as she continues to make history in the music industry, while garnering a large fan base worldwide.
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" (MLK Quote). As an Arab American, it shows that many things influence us .Throughout history, many great heroes have come along and made great change for the world. Many of them were King, leaders, scholars and Revolutionaries. Even though these heroes did things, not all of them are remembered. One hero who can never be forgiven is Martin Luther King Jr. King Jr. as a symbol of a social justice all over the United States. He was one of the greatest American Civil Rights leader of the 1960s. Every Everything King Dead starts with his childhood." His parents taught him about how black were treated and why is it shouldn’t be like that" (Biography.com).
Motivating, captivating, innovative, these are some of the words among others that describe the influence Stevie Nicks has had on music and popular culture. Nicks has continued to charm audiences worldwide with her natural ability to inspire and touch the hearts and minds of fans worldwide. Nicks ' music allows her to reach out to people as if she were their own friend, writing and performing songs with melodies about themes of affection and suffering. By speaking honestly about her personal hardships, many fans acknowledge Nicks as an encouragement to lifting them to overcome their own challenges. Nicks ' musical individuality has continued to express her identity to this generation. Throughout her distinctive image and experience to create and sing wholehearted songs, or using her fame to encourage charitable
Superman fought and saved the world from Lex Luthor while Batman fought the Joker and saved Gotham. Michael Jackson fought and defeated racial barriers in the music industry, endured his father’s abuse for years until he successfully made a name for himself, and helped people around the world through his humanitarianism and music. Michael Jackson is a hero for everything he has done in his lifetime whether it be donating money to numerous children's foundation or writing a song to the victims of the Haiti earthquake. As the King of Pop he received luxuries and fame but always gave back in anyway he could. Despite much controversy, Michael Jackson is the hero of his time, not only in the music industry being the King of Pop, but around the nation
Jessie James established her on-stage persona through her music which has a sensible combination of pop rock and country singing. At a very early age, she has already demonstrated her musical talents and later continued to explore the possibilities of becoming a celebrity. Aside from singing, she also starred in her own reality TV show and has dabbled in other creative industries including fashion and makeup. To date, Jessie James continues to astound the music industry, proving that big things come in small packages.
The middle-class is cultivated differently since the beginning of their existence and learn to appreciate different values, have different priorities and interests. A country song that illustrates how the middle-class subjectivity leads to misunderstanding of the working class culture is “Who I Am” by Jessica Andrews. The song begins with, “if I live to be a hundred and never see the seven wonders that’ll be alright. If I don’t make it to the big leagues, if I never win a Grammy..I’m gonna just be fine..cause I know exactly who I am” (Hubbs 2014:102). This song highlights a common country music theme of “counting your blessings” despite of how difficult life is and it gives the opportunity to summon feelings of strength and joy for the life one has.
Music has played an essential aspect in my life. I have struggled in the past with discovering who I am as an individual. Music was the one thing I could relate to throughout fifth to tenth grade. As I matured so did my music. The songs were full of empowerment and had an energetic style. “Don’t be so hard on yourself” by Jess Glynne is the theme song because the lyrics explain the struggles of discovering oneself, how every individual gets knocked down and urges me to be myself.
How many times have you been judged or criticized because you were being yourself? Have you ever thought of changing who you are just to impress someone? Society today has taught us that we have to look and act a certain way in order to fit in with the rest. In 2013, American country singer Kacey Musgraves released her third single “Follow Your Arrow” from her debut album Same Trailer, Different Park, which highlights the important message about acceptance and being true to oneself. This song is not your typical country song. It contains lyrics which touches on subjects that some people may not be comfortable with, but in an article by leading news portal on country music, The Boot titled “Kacey Musgraves Explains Inspiration for “Follow Your Arrow”,” the singer [mentioned] that there [are] less criticism towards the song than she expected (Allers). This artifact shows that country music genre is shifting to topics that were not touched on in the past, such as sexuality and drug use, and
Jessie J’s journey from her childhood, dealing with bullies and a heart condition has lead her to be a remarkable singer on the rise to fame. Starting her career at the age of eleven performing in the West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Whistle Down the Wind but followed shortly after at the age of 18, she had a stroke which made her life a crazy ride.
In today’s popular culture a big topic of discussion is pop singer, Miley Cyrus. She was a former star on Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana and now we have all seen her transformation from a girl to a woman. To avoid fading away like many other celebrity teen stars as they aged, Miley decided to reinvent herself as an adult musician by pushing the limits. Many people only see Miley Cyrus for her unadulterated VMA Performances and her frowned upon behavior, which most individuals don’t care to get to know. There is another side of Miley that has made a huge impact on society and has reached new levels in giving back to the community. Miley has dedicated herself to feminism, improving society’s image of women, leading the fight against LGBTQ discrimination, charity work, and using social media to expose societal issues.
To illustrate, many still remember Miley Cyrus as the sweet pop-star and down to earth character from her role as Hannah Montana on Disney Channel. At some point many fans believed that the personality of Miley Cyrus corresponded to her role on Hannah Montana. In her honest interviews and real encounters with fans, people connected with her innocence and deemed her as a suitable role model for girls
Her music seems to express some of our own experiences and thoughts, which differs from the methods employed in rock. As Leach (2001) states, authentic rock bands speak for their audience, while pop artists such as Taylor Swift and The Spice Girls speak as and with their
As you grow older, you begin to realize that the world doesn't revolve around you. You find that the people that most influence you influence others even more. That's why Jennifer is my hero; a hero of others.
What does make a hero a hero? Is it there looks? Alternatively, maybe is it their personality? However, the question is what are those essential qualities that make one a hero? Different people require different heroes to look up to or try to emulate. However, whoever it may be, they all possess certain qualities. My hero is my mother, for the reason that she is selfless, compassion, and courage. That kind of selflessness can often be premeditated, since concentrating on others' needs often winds up helping one accomplish one’s own goals. However, a heroic leader does so without any anticipation of a return. The display and concern show the care one has for others. This can often apparent itself in strong but gentle actions planned to increase the lives of others. Courage and bravery come to mind first when we think of heroism. However, it is difficult to achieve anything truly heroic unless one is up against overwhelming chances. As Nelson Mandela put it, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." These minor acts of heroism rarely attract any notice. A true hero is always sympathetic, benevolent and shows a great deal of compassion and sympathy to those poorly or in agony. He or she keeps away judgements; that are oriented to the self and embraces an attitude that serves others.
Ariana inspires her fans by not just her high vocal ability eve though that is astonishing, but because she always manages to look so glamorous. She always looks so elegant on stage every time she wears dresses, pants, skirts. In addition, her music really brings out a positive vibe towards people by presenting her lyrics so passionately that you can tell by the way Ariana's voice and body language changes. Moreover, fans really love her impressions because it makes her fans laugh and bring there day even better or pleasant. Finally, she loves her fans and she endorses it by trying to answer to every fan mail she