“God Forgives, I don’t” only touches the surface of Ross’ fight to triumph. Whenever I need inspiration to keep advancing, playing Rozay’s “Hold Me Back” on repeat is necessary. A gritty ballad made in the brain of man that might not have much to his name expressing through it all never let someone or something hold you back from your ambitions. The only problem I have with the album is the predictability of beat selection. Although the beats chosen for the project was suitable for the occasion when being a genuine Rick Ross admirer you tend to appreciate what sounds he loves to utilize and producers he shops with to fulfill his needs.
“When we love a piece of music, it reminds us of other music we have heard, and it activates memory traces of emotional times in our lives. Your brain on music is all about, as Francis Crick said, connections.” What is music? Many of us have distinctive definitions of this complex term because it plays a unique role in each of our lives. Daniel J. Levitin, the author of This Is Your Brain on Music, looks at music from a neuropsychological perspective. How music affects us is connected through our brains neurochemistry, our mental associations with the music, our culture, and our spirit, which are all mentioned in this scientific journey.
Because what Lupe Fiasco says on this microphone is going to come back to Wasalu Jaco. When the music cuts off, you have to go home and live with what you say." That quote right there is a testament to Lupe and how he is different he is the best rapper out there because he is real. He doesn’t try to be something he is not and he raps about things that matter, things that will change your life if you just listen. Most of us are walking through this world blind and need to open their eyes.
He spoke to his fans through poetic lyrics about societal problems, reminding them of the troubles out in the world and that something can be done about them. He didn't always stand up for what was right, though. Starting out in the music industry was the atrocious lyrics of his many hit songs that sparked the tough side of people, gave them that "hype". With his early music, he influenced the gangsters and thugs of the streets, allowing vivid descriptions of murderous crimes to play through their speakers and shout out "hate" to their enemies with songs like "When We Ride On Our Enemies" and "Holla At Me". This music was mostly influenced by the late rapper Biggie Smalls who Shakur once befriended.
In 2007 Time Magazine called Rick Rubin one of the 100 most influential people in the world. This legendary record producer has shaped the sound of countless hit artists. Just to name a few: Run-D.M.C., The Beastie Boys, Linkin Park, Rage Against the Machine, Metallica, and Slayer. As one can tell, part of what makes Rubin great is his ability to work whichever genre he chooses. Rubin was born and raised on Long Island, NY.
Hedoes not set out into a fight without the thought that he is going to accomplish his goal. BeingBatman, he has to take on the biggest villains. His first encounter was with Doctor JonathanCrane, but when he wanted to manipulate others, he drugged them and was known then as theScarecrow. Following this, was the physcopath distinguished as the Joker, who was a bit moreof a challenge because the way he went about his plans were very abnormal. Batman had to bevery forceful when it came to either one of the villains until he beat both the Joker and theScarecrow.
\ Noel Rivera English 102 Prof- McNamara Rap music promotes violence! The violent effect of rap music has been proven time and time again that it not only promotes but encourages violence and unlawfulness to it audience. Rap music in the 20th century has become a part of American culture and its message to the youth is connected with popular yet misguided phrases like “Get rich or die trying”, “Money over Bitches”, “Thug life”, and the most popular, “F**k the police!”. This language in rap music is something that parents need to consider before letting their child listen to their favorite Hip-Hop artist. However, this wasn’t always the case.
In the quote,” Russel Simon, one of the most successful hip hop producers and promoters in history, has called for an industry wide ban on certain lyrics.” By J-Ro. Judging from this quote, we can see that activist like Russel S. and others are working in passing a law that would restrict rappers from using inappropriate lyrics, and ban words that offend women and African American people. One of the most use words by rappers is the “N” word which tends to offend especially middle or elder African Americans. Also, censorship would help stop the use of cusswords that rappers depend on a lot to make their music. Enforcing restriction to Hi Hop, it would force rappers to come up with better music that would last longer than comparing to today’s music a month or two.
They begin to become less respectful of women because Wayne disrespects women in his music. When Lil Wayne raps about criminal activity and the aspects of the street life he makes it seem like a profitable career. Many young men think selling and using drugs is justifiable because he is shown in his videos having all of the money, power, and girls in the world. A good role model has a good public image. When good role models are in public they are obeying state laws and not doing anything illegal.
Music Producing “There is more than six hundred jobs that people can pick for the career of music producing” (Indeed). Music producing is a career where the person that is producing has to stay relevant to succeed. The career of music producing is full of long hours and hard work. In the pursuance of becoming a music producer, knowledge of the career, places of employment, degree/training, internships, experience and college are required. Music Producing has a lot of different areas of the career.