Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. is probably one of the most influential rappers alive, and more than likely one of the most well-known across America. Dwayne, aka Lil Wayne, is the one guy I would sponsor to be my “National Living Treasure” out of any other American, no doubt. Lil Wayne landed in the rap scene when he was at the young age of eleven years old. Ever since the day he was signed by Cash Money Records in nineteen ninety-three, he has exploded and become one of the most successful artists Hip-hop/Rap has come across. With nine studio albums and twenty-five mixtapes, all eyes are on Lil Wayne to see what is bound to come next.
Choppy execution and obvious breathing into the microphone give authenticity to the underground, homebrew style that Lil B has become famous (or infamous) for. Rhyming in every bar is not the standard for Lil B, which could be off putting for traditionalist Hip Hop fans. Complex themes being expressed with an arguably simple style create a cohesiveness that can be easily appreciated by a thorough listener. Freedom from forms of mental slavery like racism, stereotypes, and homophobia is the only recognizable theme occurring in all tracks excluding the overall positive message the album tries convey. To be "Based" according to Lil B himself is to be "Positive and Free" and his musical works have these themes dispersed throughout them.
The producer I most admire is Timbaland, he has done so much in the music industry. Timothy Z. Mosley was born March 10, 1971 in Norfolk, Virgina. Timbaland started out his career as a Disc Jockey DJ Tim or DJ Timmy Tim. He is an influential American producer and hip hop and rhythm and blues (R&B) performer who contributed to the success of a host of recording artists in the early 21st century. Timbaland has produced albums and singles for a number of artists from the mid-1990’s to the present day.. Timbaland grew up in Virginia with rappers Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot and Magoo.
The members of the band include Stefan Lessard on bass, Boyd Tinsley on violin, Leroi Moore on saxophone and one of the best drummers in the world, Carter Beauford. Together these men will one day leave behind a similar reputation as one of the all time greatest "jam" bands of time. Dave Matthews' first solo album, Some Devil, was released in 2003. It was reviewed as an album much different than the many other's the band has released. Very little "jamming" was put into it and the themes in the lyrics were more morbid and serious as ever before.
The second sentence says that he has created one of the greatest inventions ever and different people have used it to make new and approved products. The last sentence translates that he’s proud of his accomplishment and that the world has benefited from it. Hopefully, people have taken these words and realized how lucky they are and are indeed touched by the fact that he said this. All of the things that I said before were ways that Charles Goodyear has touched many lives. He has a great history behind him even with a harsh life.
Kalebra Blair September 12, 2011 English Composition 1 Hence - 9 a.m. Man in the Mirror The recently deceased King of Pop, Michael Jackson, left a big legacy for any artist to try to fill. Michael Jackson’s songs reached the hearts of many people all over the world. Although he was named the King of Pop music, his inspirational song, “Man in the Mirror” helped people around the world realize how good of a life they have and it served as a reality check for those who take their way of life for granted. Some people might say that Michael Jackson was the best thing that ever happened to music. He was known for his music being inspiring to the hearts of people all over the world.
during the 1960s, and later the request of the world. Certainly they were the most successful group, with global sales exceeding 1.3 billion albums. During the sixties, The Beatles using revolutionary ideas in their music inspired a generation of young adults across the globe to look at life from their perspective. The Beatles wrote a great deal of incredible songs, they had a substantial amount of fans, and they changed rock and roll forever. I believe that the Beatles are the greatest and most influential band to ever walk this earth.
History of American rap; 1990's Rapper MC Hammer became a huge success after his multi-platinum album, "Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em" turned into the #1 record. The first single, "U Can't Touch This" was on the top 10 of the billboard Hot 100. MC Hammer became one of the most popular and successful rappers of the early 90's. His album, having sold over 18 million copies, made rap music rise to a whole new level of popularity. Another rapper, Dr. Dre, released his album, "The Chronic," in 1992 and helped establish West Coast gangsta rap as more commercially viable than East Coast hip hop.
Pink Floyd, who started in England in 1965 under the original name of “Tea Set”, has never really been a dominating force in the musical world. This goes to show how great that Pink Floyd really is, because they have achieved so much success while only gaining minimal face time. They had only one number one Billboard hit in the U.S., but constructed a whole list of works that stick in many people’s minds as great in their own right. Pink Floyd has always been original and has always differentiated themselves in the minds of devoted fans and critics alike. Pink Floyd is considered to be “Classic Rock,” but many people of their time-period saw them as the blues, jazz and sometimes even punk rock.
For more than thirty years David Bowie has been an iconic artist in the music industry. His popularity was evoked after he reinvented himself by melding different genres together and creating alter egos of himself. His distinct androgynous look and his embodiment of Ziggy Stardust have solidified his career as a superstar of inimitable proportions. He became famous for his chameleon approach of shifting through various genres of music and the many unusual characterizations of himself. Bowie has achieved worldwide success and has had many hit songs because of this.