Rap Truth
Music often fills the ears of many people. Just like we all
have different styles, we all have a different preference when it comes to
music. The question is, do you like the sound of the beat or piano playing? Or
do you like the lyrics, the story behind the song?
Rap is often defined is derogative or inappropriate. It
surely can be; however, any genre could be. Maybe this negative outlook is
created due to lack of knowledge, or even pure discrimination. In the
beginning, rap was most popular among African Americans. Due to racism and
societal issues, this genre became frowned upon. Today however, there are
rappers of all colors of skin, and high differentiation among culture.
One of the first rappers and DJ’s, DJ Kool Herc, made quite
a mark on rap culture. DJ was a Jamaican Immigrant with an obvious talent.(Cole
Mize) It seems that the greatest
rappers all had a unique story. Maybe these stories are what helped them create
such soulful music. The first rap record was created by Sugarhill Gang.(Cole
Mize) Their hit, Rappers Delight, was the first rap single to become a top 40
hit.(Cole Mize) Little did these
musicians know, they had created a masterpiece. Music would never be the same,
and rap would soon touch many people.
In a way people are correct. Rap has truly changed over
time. Rappers like Tupac, who once told life stories through their music, are
now gone. Sure, there are still rappers who tell stories and help get us
through hard times with their music. There are also rappers who buy lyrics from
songwriters, have a manager tell them everything to do, and lack real talent.
We see that a lot today and we cherish the rappers we still have that are real.
Most popular rappers come from Louisiana, California, New
York, Memphis, and some of the greatest are from less popular states. Today,
Boosie is still one of the most respected rappers. He is from Louisiana, as
well as many other popular rappers. In a few of his songs he pays direct
respect to Tupac (boosie) . Boosie claims Tupac influenced him and he looks up
to him. (boosie)
It almost seems like there are a few different groups of rap
inside itself. The tune, flow, and message differ among different artist. J
Cole is labeled a rapper, songwriter, singer, and music producer. (A&E TV
Networks) He is a great artist, but if you compare him to Boosie, the
difference is dramatic. Even when these two-artist rap, they still have a
different vibe, a different message. They may both have the same message, but
one of them may reach a certain group the other didn’t. These two rappers are
extremely talented and have always stayed true to themselves. That is what
makes them so good at what they do.
Sadly, there are always people who desire to have a talent, they
just do not have. Some of those people are known as, Lil Uzi Vert, Nicki Minaj,
Lil Pump, 21 savage, Chris Brown, and so many others. These people often try to
keep up with an image that is not truly who they are. Their music seems fake
and very staged. These artists try to keep their fame by following trends and
having nice things. Unfortunately, rap has almost turned into that completely.
People tend to care more about how cute the person is or what they have,
instead of the depth of their music.
Rap was created to be like poetry. The words should be
truthful and flow into the beat/music behind it. When people hear it, not only
does it sound good, but they may be able to relate. When you are going through
a hard time and turn on some music, it's so nice to hear something factual and
relatable.
Works
Cited
Mize, Cole. “Was the First Rap Song
Really Rappers Delight?” Colemizestudios.com, 30 September 2014, http://colemizestudios.com/first-rap-song/.
Accessed 18 October 2018.
Howard, Torrence. “Boosie facts”.
Officialboosie.com. http://www.officialboosie.com/. Accessed
22 October 2018.
A&E Television Networks. “J Cole
Biography”. Biography.com, 1 May 2018. https://www.biography.com/people/j-cole-5152017.
Accessed 22 October 2018.
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