When I think about the course that hip-hop music has taken, I
feel sick at times. Thee are some songs that I can deal with, but
most of them are a headache. I'm more comfortable listening
to the older music because I can relate to what they speak of. Most music that
hits the radio now talks about criminal activity and money that
I don't have. One of m favorite songs to listen to is "Make you feel
that way" b Blackalicious. This song talks about how feel on
a day-to-day basis. This song has an inspirational feel to it that
keeps your spirit up. Now I don't believe that hip-hop is dead, but I do
believe that the culture has evolved into something I'm not proud of. As far as
the fashion goes, this culture is recycling what has been released in the past.
I do enjoy the fashion tends though. However, I can do without the skintight
jeans and man skirts. I don't know what Kane West was thinking when he wore the
skirt and skintight pants as a fashion statement to a concert December 12, 2012
(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/13/kanye-west-leather-skirt-12-12-12-concert_n_2293071.html). On
MTV.com, there is an article speaking about the same points I hit about the
status of hip-hop (http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/121806/).
In this article Ludacris stated, “saying
hip-hop is dead is basically dissin' the South.
All of these opinions I made refer to
my career choice. Once I receive my Masters, I will open a
record label and clothing company that showcases
my expression on hip-hop. I feel giving my two cents toward hip-hop
will make a difference since most people follow the popular instead being
original. After listening to the music that is on the radio now, I miss the
records that came out in the 90’s. For some reason, almost every single that
was released was great. I could listen to those songs for days, but after I
listen to these new songs it only takes once to be tired of hearing it. I feel
that my music sense can create a huge following once I’m finished preparing my
success.
MTV News (2007) Mixtape Monday: Is hip-hop dead? Retrieved from http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/121806/).
Wilson, J. (2012) Kanye West's Skirt. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/13/kanye-west-leather-skirt-12-12-12-concert_n_2293071.html
