Music. How has music shaped my identity? To begin with, music plays an important role in shaping one's identity. Without it, one would not be a whole person. Music has helped several people shape their personality and has made them take control of the person they want to become. In the present day, music has played a major role in influencing our society and culture. Music has become difficult to escape from because we are not only exposed to music via the radio, but also tapes, CD's, television programs, cinema films, as well as being an integral part of television advertising. Music has intruded more and more into public spaces, such as supermarkets, shops, waiting rooms, buses, taxis, aircraft, bars, restaurants, cafes, from the passing "ghetto-blaster" car, and not to mention the bombardment of uninvited musical sounds. Today, most six to seven year olds have probably come into contact with more music than those people living before the age of electronic media did in their whole lives. The numerous amount of music exposure that has intruded in today's society has influenced several youngsters, including myself, to have different personalities and behaviors.
             By taking a walk on the sidewalk or just observing people in general, one would realize that wardrobe and music have a huge correlation. In today's society, we see different people in various types of clothes, which consists of the "punky", the conservative and provocative "preppy", and of course the "baggy-ghetto" style. All these people have been influenced by the type of music they listen to and have made an impact on the way they carry out their lives.
             First, music starts taking a role in a person's life when the person is born. Ever since my first birthday, music has influenced me and has helped me become the person I am today. When I was little, I enjoyed all the common children songs, such as "Old Mc...