Rap is not all about rhyme and the expensive videos its more than that...Whats rap all about??
Rap started in the seventies,but it wasn't all that well known untill music videos started showing in M.T.V in 1984.Rap videos stood out as videos that were much different than rock and roll videos that actually received much air play at that time.Back then rap videos were simple,simple like the current kenyan music videos.Videos did not cost much to make.The rappers would be seen standing on the streets reciting their lyrics.A few videos featured the rappers driving one expensive cars,wearing a big gold chain,and expensive clothes and there might be one or two girls in the videos.Some rappers criticzed some policemen being racists,some talked about having a good time.The audience for rap was predominantly black .In the 80s people waren't making more money as they do now.In 1984 the income from the music was $22500.In 2002 the income doubled yo $42000.People by then did not have as much money so they did not spend much money.Now that they have more money to spend,people's lifestyles have become more expensive.More people are making more money.So people are spending more and buying expensive things.Nowadays rap videos feature cars that cost close half a million dollars,platinum and diamond jewelry being worn,very expensive clothes being worn and there atleast half a dozen girls per video.Statistics show that the audience of rap consist of mostly blacks listeners but whites make up a large portion of the listeners.Economics determines your morals.There is the idea that property determines wealth.Materialism and Capitalism are lifestyles and religion.People are trying to attain enlightenment.These music videos influence listeners very easily.Most go out and try to imitate these rappers but they have a smaller budget than the rappers do.These music videos reinforce the way of thinking that says"if my clothes are newer,if they cost more than yours ,or if i have more things than you have ,or if i have more girls than you do....then am beta than you"By flashing money in the videos ,they are just saying that they accept the ideology and don't want to change it.Apparently there are a handfull of socially consciousness rappers such as Mos Def,Common sense,Talib Qweli,Nas who rap about your dreams come true,not being caught up in your negative surrounding,realizing things for oneself,and changing the world.Nas's video"I know i can"features children clapping and singing chorus while he urges them to stay in school and not let negative people influence them.These "Consciousness Rappers" can and do influence social change,because they are free from ideology and the economy.An xtream opposition to socially Conscious songs and videos would be Jay Z's song "big pim pin" which is all about getting girls,money,cars,and mansions.The music video also reflect ,its visually filled with references.You can hardly listen to the words ,which aren't saying much anyway because you are busy looking at the excess in the video.This type of video and music reinforces and reflects ideology...........
Saturday, 16 June 2012
PROLEMS WITH SOAP OPERA GIRLS
In one of his lyrics,Ace Hood says that he love his chq because she watches no soap operas....that got me thinking....what's with soap opera chqs???...eva since i can remember i have not been into these types of chqs and that made me point out the reason as to why Abuthehater would never date a soap opera chq.
First thing,girls are too superficial they watch soap operas and watch movies,listen to love songs and they think they are going to find that in real life(girls are not in love,they are in lve with the "thought" of being in love then when something goes wrong,its the females who run.....
Second....Girls don't like games?NO! girls like games especially "the hard to get",which only scares off the good guys.Girls want honesty?NO!they want to be told what they want to hear;every time a guy is honest,girls label him a jerk.Girls don't like being controlled?NO!they love it(it shows he,s insecure and doesn't believe in 'trust')Thanks to girls;from start to finish,dating is nothing but a game(sad but true).It's all about telling"her"what she wants to hear,making "her"happy,doing things the same way they do it in the soaps and movies,and saying certain things at certain times only.Do guys lie,play games and act all great at first(then turn into jerks)?YES,and we guys hate it but there is no other way to get the girl;come on ladies,lay off the Romance movies and the Soap Operas.
in conclusion,wat kind of a guy do these kind of chqs want;A guy who looks like the Abercrombie model,has the attitude of a linebacker,the heart of a nice guy,who takes them out all the time(basically the soap opera guy).A'm afraid ladies,but there is no such a thing.Try taking advice from your grandparents who probably lasted before the invention of T.Vs instead of t.v shows,radio shows,movies and friends.And for the dudes you surely don't want to date a soap opera chq unless you want to be a soap opera chq....
First thing,girls are too superficial they watch soap operas and watch movies,listen to love songs and they think they are going to find that in real life(girls are not in love,they are in lve with the "thought" of being in love then when something goes wrong,its the females who run.....
Second....Girls don't like games?NO! girls like games especially "the hard to get",which only scares off the good guys.Girls want honesty?NO!they want to be told what they want to hear;every time a guy is honest,girls label him a jerk.Girls don't like being controlled?NO!they love it(it shows he,s insecure and doesn't believe in 'trust')Thanks to girls;from start to finish,dating is nothing but a game(sad but true).It's all about telling"her"what she wants to hear,making "her"happy,doing things the same way they do it in the soaps and movies,and saying certain things at certain times only.Do guys lie,play games and act all great at first(then turn into jerks)?YES,and we guys hate it but there is no other way to get the girl;come on ladies,lay off the Romance movies and the Soap Operas.
in conclusion,wat kind of a guy do these kind of chqs want;A guy who looks like the Abercrombie model,has the attitude of a linebacker,the heart of a nice guy,who takes them out all the time(basically the soap opera guy).A'm afraid ladies,but there is no such a thing.Try taking advice from your grandparents who probably lasted before the invention of T.Vs instead of t.v shows,radio shows,movies and friends.And for the dudes you surely don't want to date a soap opera chq unless you want to be a soap opera chq....
Thursday, 14 June 2012
As we grow up,we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let us down probably will.You'll have your hert broken and you'll break oters' hearts.You'll fight with your best friend or mybe even fall in love with them,and you'll cry because time is flying by.So take too many pictures,laugh too much,forgive freely,and love like you've never been hurt.Life COMES WIYH NO GUARANTEES,NO TIME OUTS,NO SECOND CHANCES,you just have to live life to the fullest,tell someone how much they mesn to you and tell someone off,speak out our mind,dance in the pouring rain,hold someones hand,comfort a friend,fall asleep watching the sun come up,stsy up late,be aflirt,and smile untill you face hurts.Don't be afraid to take chances or fall in love and most of all,live in the moment because every second you spend andry or upset is a second of happiness you can never get back.So if "Life's a Bitch"how good are you with your bitch??
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