MarthaR

"And I can hear the critics talking over the applause." -Congratulations By Drake


During the 80's a whole new genre came a long known as rap.Rap is a form of music that originated in Bronx, New York. Kool Herc created it. Herc was a Jamaican DJ whose style included reciting rhymes over music. Herc would have house parties were he would rap. News of his parties started spreading through New York, were they were duplicated, and eventually spread through the world. Rap has its own culture and lifestyle. Rap is based off of Ancient African cultures and oral traditions. Rap is a genre that is used to tell stories and express feelings.

As of now rap is listened by lots of people everyday. Even though in the begging it wasn't very much accepted or even though of by the public. Rap didn't really become popular until the success of "Rappers Delight" by The Sugar Hill Gang in 1979 that not only producers but the public started taking notice in the explosive lyrics and beats rap brought to the table. Rap became popular by famous rappers like Ice T, Public Enemy,2 Pac Shakur and More.

Over the years rap has evolved to fit in with our society.Artists from all over have made their own style to be unique. With so many artsits involved in this genre they have all had to find a way to stand out. This has been done by changing the beats, adding new "words". Telling life stories through their lyrics and showing emotions that they don't show often. 

 Even though in the beginning Rap wasn't really heard of or listened by to many people over the years people’s views have changed. This has been for the better. Time has changed and a lot more people listen to it and are inspired by it. This genre is used to tell people stories and inspire people,mostly teens, to make something of themselves.

As for Rap most people think of it as up beat. Most people use it as an escape way to a new world. Some people who I interviewed said that they went into a trance while listening to rap. Most rappers tell stories of their life and hard times and how they got through them. This keeps the audience interested and entertained. The stories that rappers tell through rhyming words and catchy beats keep people listening.

  Rap is something different. On the inside rap makes me hype and smile. Something about the beat and the rhythm and all the lyrics mixed together turns any situation bad situation into a good one. The rhyming of the lyrics and the use of similes is what i like the most.These songs to me tell my life story. In every rap song I listen to i can find at least one thing that relates to my past present and what I want to be my future. As I listen to rap songs I pay attention to the lyrics because the way i look at it is that lyrics tell a story waiting to be interpreted by someone, MARTHA HAS SPOKEN! =D



In the world of rap style is how people now you and remember you. From the baggie jeans to the skinny jeans rap artists have made their own style to be able to be remembered by the audience. From New Boyz to Lil Wayne the style varies and is liked by people around the world. over the years teens have always try to imitate the swagg that they bring to the table. Certain things include scarfs,hats,expensive jewelry and sneakers. Whatever it is rappers make sure to look fresh!



= = Since the begging rappers were seen as the tough guys of the industry. The way they dressed acted and rapped cause people to at times feel intimidated. To some people they were mean and violent and a bad example to the younger generations, to some they were the example to follow. Some saw them as the people they looked up to, they respected them. The tough exterior of rappers is what helped them gain respect. What some people didn't know was that those tough guys had gone through so much in theirs lives. They grew up in tough neighborhoods, had economic problems and family problems. They used those to write raps and inspire kids and teens to make something out of themselves. Those raps they used weren't always about the money sex and drugs. Those raps had a deeper meaning. Those raps help people get through life knowing that it was possible to overcome anything put in front of them.





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