B. Credibility Statement Tupac’s music has made an impact on modern day Hip-hop that he has become very well known throughout America by many of his fans and many young artist today who admire his music. I. Rollingstone.com states examples of highly appreciated artists of present day society that also started their music careers in the 90’s that were influenced by Tupac’s originality in his music. Famous artists such as Snoop Dogg, Ludacris and Chamillionaire are a few of the many who respect his success. (Tupac Shakur) C. Thesis Statement 2pac’s passion in his career awarded him with such great success that he has become a prominent artists of the 90’s who’s music is still appreciated in today’s pop cultural .
Their 1986 album Raising Hell was preceded by the top ten hit “My Adidas”, and then the release of a cover of Aerosmith's “Walk This Way”, off the same album, became the groups biggest commercial hit. They were the first hip hop act to get airplay on the ever-popular MTV, setting the stage for future hip hop acts to achieve success in their wake. The song “My Adidas” was a brilliant song not only for the content of the song, but also for the massive public response it received. The song sparked
Joey Bada$$ 25th November 2014 I went to see Joey Bada$$, supported by fellow Pro Era artist Kirk Knight at Shepherd's Bush on the 25th of November 2014. Jo-Vaughn Scott, who goes by Joey Bada$$, was born in the East Flatbush section of Flatbush, New York on January 20, 1995. He chose to rap under the name Joey Bada$$ as he noticed the media focused on rappers with more cynical names, and that it was "what sounded cool at the time, what fit [his] mood" (Isenberg, 2012). He formed the hip-hop collective Progressive Era more commonly known as Pro Era with high school classmates Capital Steez, CJ Fly and Powers Pleasant. They have now expanded with more than 20 members including graphic designers, producers, singers and rappers.
Everyone got together and enjoyed themselves listening to funk and soul music. One of the major contributors of the 70’s was James Brown. James Joseph Brown Jr. was the best known and most successful entertainer in the late seventies. He was the best soul vocalist, songwriter, bandleader, and dancer of this time. James is also considered the master of funk music.
Like other genres such as Hip Hop, R&B, Rap, and Pop; Reggae has grown in many ways. It has always had a fairly large following in the United Kingdom, especially during the 1970s and 1980s. In the second half of the 1970s, the UK punk rock scene was starting to take off, and some punk DJs played reggae records during their DJ sets. Reggae has created some of the greatest artists whom paid the way for current artist today as well as those who are soon to come (Bogues, Anthony). Reggae music has its own style and culture that is distinctively unique.
In the mid 60s”Rock Steady”-a slower tempo with emphasis on syncopation-grew out of “Ska”. However, by the late 60s, yet another new Jamaican musical form had emerged-“Reggae”, the most famous of the musical styles developed on the island. Reggae spans the globe and has influenced the music of internationally famous performers in the US, Japan, UK, South America, and the rest of the world. Cuba: For most of the eighteenth
When you think of the moonwalk, which is the person that first comes to mind? Hmm well possibly the famous Michael Jackson by chance? He made a huge difference on this world and still today people look back to the achievements he achieved. Michael Jackson was very well known for performing at such a young age, he became one of the best performers of all time. He showed remarkable range and depth for such a young performer, impressing audiences with his ability to convey complex emotions (A+E Television Networks, LLC).
In recent times, there has been a definite increase in the popularity of Latin American music and culture outside of the continent. Cuban “son” music has received a superior understanding and consciousness about it through the release of the Buena Vista Social Club album in 1997 and the subsequent documentary film on its production. The Argentinean Tango has also received exposure through television and in Hollywood films in addition to an already growing fan base. The effects of this globalisation, however, has been criticised in the way Latin American music has been portrayed by the various foreign media and clichéd view over the music, born out of ignorance and inaccurate coverage. The articles “The Buena Vista Social Club” by Tanya Katerí Hernandez and “Globalisation and the Tango” by Chris Goertzen and María Susana Azzi have both discussed the issue of the globalisation of Latin American music and how it is portrayed in foreign countries.
Course: Caribbean Culture II Name: Tiola Submission date: March 15th, 2003 “One good thing about music when it hits you feel no pain, so hit me with music”- Bob Marley. The power of the music in the Caribbean has become world renowned for its rhythm, conscious message and many other soulful aspect that only the listener can explain. From the work songs that our ancestors used to past time in the fields to our Grammy recipients, the music of the Caribbean has come a far way. The music of the region was and is still used to tell stories, whether it is of tragedy, love, war or just social commentary. Its development can be credited to several individuals and even groups in society.
The first video I looked at was Robbie Williams’s Rock DJ video. Relished in the summer of 2000 from the Ablbum ‘Rock DJ and inspired by his UNICEF mentor Ian Dury. The song sold over 600,00 copies in the UK alone therefore went Platinum by the BPI. It also won “Best song of 2000” on the MTV European music awards and the “Best single of the year” at the Brit awards. The special effects in the video also won an award: “ MTV video music award for best special effects”.