The Evolution of Rap Music All one has to do is simply observe their surroundings to realize the huge impact of rap music on today\'s society. The way people dress, talk, and act have all been influenced by the cultural phenomenon known as rap music. Almost every aspect of American culture has b...

Chisa D. PennixThe Effects of Censorship the Rap Music GenreSenior Seminar ProjectIntroduction"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to as...

THE EVOLUTION OF RAP MUSICRap is a form of urban music, which emerged from the 'hip-hop' movement of the South Bronx, New York, in the early 1970's. The hip-hop culture was comprised of the popular street activities of African-American youth during the 1970's such as: styles of language, "street-sla...

The term "hip-hop" originates from rap music, around 1974; "to rap" is a verb that nowadays mainly signifies speaking quickly and rhythmically. From an etymological perspective "to rap" signifies the following: · In the early, the Afro-American community used...

"Eminem is a disgrace to the music industry!" is what some would say. Many others also believe that he is a very talented man. There are many controversies surrounding this famous rapper, father, and actor. Eminem is one of the most controversial people ever to take the stage. But lik...

Music has transformed drastically in recent years and has emerged as a form of counterculture. Specifically, hip hop music, has been identified as a counterculture that has inspired social change through its message. Although many consider hip-hop controversial, it has become a global phenomena in i...

Aotearoa New Zealand Hip Hop Popular Music The Hip-hop culture in Aotearoa New Zealand is similar to other countries where reclamation of identity has been achieved using music. Is Hip-hop a backlash of the colonisation process? Discuss the Hip-hop culture as a medium for expressiveness and a wa...