Rap music has become a cultural cornerstone, impacting teenagers both positively and negatively. While some rappers may glorify drug use, materialism, and unhealthy lifestyles, some rappers can have harmful influences that have detrimental results for youth. Glorifying drug and alcohol abuse among teens at a formative point in their life may subtly normalize these substances […]
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The 1980s marked a breakthrough period for hip hop. Production equipment became cheaper and more accessible; Roland TR-808 drum machines allowed producers to craft authentic beats by creating original patterns rather than relying on DJ breakbeats for rhythm production. MCs and rappers adopted personas that ranged from ultra-smooth to hardened gangland tough, using music to
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Electronic music has quickly become one of the world’s most beloved forms of musical expression, featuring numerous genres like dance music, house music and techno. Early examples of electric plus acoustic composition were works by Edgard Varese (Deserts, 1954), Karlheinz Stockhausen (too numerous to list), and Iannis Xenakis (Concret PH, 1958). In the 1990s, performers
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Country music has its own cultural identity and fan base, while pop has more universal appeal and draws upon more mainstream influences. Furthermore, pop features high-quality production as well as professional songwriters. Garth Brooks and Shania Twain initially seemed like outsiders to country music audiences; their modernizing of studio and show production, self-presentation, songwriting and
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Reggae music originated in Jamaica and has spread globally. Its lyrics address social issues while its musical style draws heavily upon Rastafari – an African spiritual movement. Reggae music has had an immense impact on hip-hop, rap and rock and roll music genres. With its melodic bass lines, deep lyrics, social consciousness and cultural awareness
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The press plays an essential role in our culture. It provides us with news of events and helps promote certain products. Pop music has seen a meteoric rise in popularity over the last several years. It’s generally easy to listen to and often quite catchy. Definition Pop music, popular since the 1950s, is characterized by
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