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American Roots Music

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           Hip-hop is one of the most popular and cultural music that brings everyone together and vibes. Hip hop was originally in New York where you have 2pac, Biggie, Naughty By Nature, slick rick, Brandy, etc. Hip-Hop was born in New York in the 1970s. Where it became more popular and everyone is listing to hip-hop was in the Bronx where you have the best DJs playing their mixtapes and everyone is listening to them go to work and see which DJs have the best mixes. for example one of the DJs that were popular in the Bronx in the 90s or late 80s was DJ Grandmaster Flash. He was one of the best DJs that was ever to have the best mixes in New York.  Then after DJs mix tapes you have rappers called MCs.  MCs means Master of Ceremonies; that means these rappers would have the best flows to be called an MC. One of them that is called MC LL Cool J and Special Ed.  Their flow was something different from the normal ear.  Special Ed is one of ...

Music and Gender

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  Most genders would listen to rap music or chill music because that's what they like to hear at that moment. Music is where any gender can listen and dance freely. For example, most genders would listen to NBA young boys. Because he is one of the most famous rappers in the rap game. Then you Lil Baby; he is one of the "GOATS'' in the game too. His wordplay and freestyles are hard.  With every song or feature, you have of him he never misses. Then most genders would listen to him speak straight facts about anything and everything about Be J. Cole, But he's really underrated when it comes to stuff like this. Next, you have Kendrick Lamar, one of the best wordplay rappers. Then you would some rapper that wants to be romantic when different genders would listen to Tory Lanze, Jacquees, toosii, and H.E.R. Them artists ar great.      NBA Young Boy  is one of the most famous rappers in the rap game and his Music is where any gender can listen and dance freel...

Music and ritual

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     Music will always have a significant impact on different things like weddings. People will play different types of songs for the people getting married because it’s their day. Then you have funeral music where it’s a sad moment that one of your friend or family members had died unexpectedly, so people will try and play music lightens the e mood. Then you would have music that you can chill in your room and vibe to. Lastly, you have Christmas music, Christmas music is one of the best songs to have for a ritual with your family or friends. For example, this event is called Charlie Brown's play "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Personally, my favorite music that I think is good for a morning ritual routine to listen to is African music like Burna Boy and Tems. I believe those African artists can be a great ritual morning routine because their music gives off good energy and chill vibes.          This song by Burna boy is a great song and this so...

Music and Me

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      Hi everyone! I am Nigel smith and I'm a student in this class I play basketball here at Converse University.  When I was younger I was in the middle school band for a year and it was fun. I played the trumpet and played the drums. One thing that has my interest in this class is learning how to hear different sounds from music and how it would affect the whole rhythm and also why that producer chose that certain beat.      The city where I was born and raised is called Lawrenceville which is in Georgia. I ended up in Spartanburg through basketball and am really glad that this is where I am. I'm the only child in my family with a lot of cousins. Things that I like to do while I'm not playing basketball are that I play video games, watch youtube, work out, and talk to my friends. While here at Converse, I am going to school to major in business administration which leads to Sports management. the most recent song I had listen to today is by Bre...