Rap music has often been blamed for contributing to inner city violence; however, crime rates have actually decreased as hip-hop has grown more popular. Prosecution attorneys often present rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials, which is problematic as their interpretation can often differ depending on who reads them. Rappers often sing of gangs, drugs […]
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Acing it can be tricky to get children moving to rap music. But that doesn’t need to be the case! Many songs exist which offer both fun and safe movements for kids to dance along to. “Whoomp!” by Tag Team is an appropriate song for children with lyrics that do not contain questionable language, while
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Rappers are both vocalists and producers; this means they write their own lyrics as well as creating beats to set their songs to. Rappers typically recite their verses over the beat before recording them to get an idea of how their verses sound together. An effective song structure gives a rapper the space to express
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Rappers can either write verses with engaging rhyme schemes or freestyle their words to the beat, it’s essential that their flow feels natural to them and matches the overall vibe of the song. A bar is a musical unit of time consisting of four beats that typically lasts one beat. Most rap songs contain an
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Rappers of the 60s had an entirely unique sound than today’s artists; their songs addressed racism and other concerns plaguing their community. Initially, an MC’s role was simply to introduce and excite the crowd; but soon enough they started providing humorous rhyming lines during music-play. The Last Poets The Last Poets were one of the
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Rappers use beats to give an idea of where their song is heading. Many have become iconic pieces. OutKast released this track in 2000 to make a political statement about the Iraq War with its aggressive beats and vocal style, making a bold statement with every vocal note of their vocalist, Andre 3000. Intro Pre-choruses
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Rappers love breakfast, though it takes skill and musical talent to make breakfast-related rhymes work effectively in song. From Andre Nickatina’s fondness for cereal and Dem Waffle Houze Boiz’s syrup addiction, rappers frequently refer to breakfast-related items in their rhymes–from Cap’n Crunch cereal to turkey bacon! Some even use breakfast as an allegory; like when
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Tekashi 6ix9ine makes his living by inciting controversy and creating outrage, an age-old strategy used by shock jocks who thrive on stirring up trouble as well as political pundits pretending to value free speech. It serves him well. “KEKE” features Fetty Wap and A Boogie wit da Hoodie on an infectious beat and remains one
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Rappers of the 2000’s employed an array of styles. Some, such as DMX and Schoolly D, used the genre to criticize urban culture while others embraced aspects such as crime. Missy Elliott used her genre-crossing production skills to engage her audiences in this decade and is widely remembered for doing so. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
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Rap star Tekashi 6ix9ine stands out in the industry with his striking combination of rainbow-colored hair and tattooed features; making some of the most distinctive music ever heard in his genre. Additionally, his music can often cause controversy. As Danny became increasingly well-known, his public image included flashy outfits, pornographic hentai and an impressive fleet
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