Music is an important component in our lives, which is everywhere we turn to these days. Music has evolved and expanded from the 1960s to present day and we still have yet to discover the full potential and growth of music in the coming years due to skilled music artist in all music genres. One quality many people can share is their love from music regardless of what type of music is preferred by the individual. Music is powerful in itself because it helps communicate with other social groups, can have an influence on our mood, and portrays our culture or any other important aspects of our life. Without the countless efforts of all the talented music artists, we would not have such incredible music being contributed to our history and the world of humanities.
Marshall Bruce Mathers III, also known as Eminem is considered to be a famous record producer, American rapper, actor, and songwriter ("Marshall Bruce Mathers III"). Eminem struggled throughout his childhood years by switching numerous schools and homes. He eventually dropped out of school after he had failed the ninth grade three times to focus on what he liked to do best, which was writing music and rap. Even though he was never really good at school, “ Eminem found a way to express his passion for language, as well as to release his youthful anger through the emerging musical genre of hip hop” ("Marshall Bruce Mathers III "). During the late 1980s and early 1990s, most rap music was produced and sung by black people. Many people did not take him seriously because he was a white male who tried to rap in the competitions, “battles” in Detroit with black people. Getting his name out there and winning battles was what he had a passion at the same time the struggle for...
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...With their own music and style we have a bigger variety and option from which to choose our music from. Both these musician artists are extraordinary, because they share common factor, which is also their best quality. In their early life, both music artists have had their own story to tell about their complications and struggles. These artists have done a wonderful job managing and finding their path of success and also contributing their talent to the world of humanities for song lovers to enjoy and appreciate every day. Music is something that is important in our lives; it gives the color to an ordinary black and white picture. With music, we can express our feelings, share our thoughts and imagine what can’t be.
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Music’s role on society has changed drastically through the course of its history as it has become ever so increasingly expansive. Many of the previous musical movements were only for the wealthy as entertainment
Eminem, born as Marshall Mathers, has proven that with a lot of desire, drive and dedication, anybody can accomplish even their greatest of goals. Eminem was raised in the ghettos of East Detroit. He was bullied and victimized by other students in school. He worked to achieve his goal, against the odds. As a result, what he has become is one of America's most popular and successful music artists.
“If you have the opportunity to play this game of life you need to appreciate every moment. A lot of people don’t appreciate the moment until it's passed”-(kanye west).
Marshall Bruce Mathers a.k.a. Eminem. Born October 17, 1972, grew up in Kansas City. From there he began his career as an individual white rapper. Not many white people are able to succeed in the rap industry, but Eminem has proved everyone wrong. He is now one of the most talked about persons on the earth. His lyrics offend some people, this sparks controversy and censorship. His lyrics containing things such as drugs, alcohol, death, homosexuals, sex and suicide. In some of his songs he includes lyrical slander towards bands like NSYNC, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, Brittney Spears and Puff Daddy. He views these bands as manufactured and as he calls them “faggots”. In one of his songs called “Marshall Mathers” he says “Boy girl groups make me sick, and I cant wait until I catch all you faggots in public, I’m a love it.” Most of the songs off his records he is bad mouthing homosexuals. This creates a ruckus in the media because the gay and lesbian parties protest outside of his concerts and award shows. These groups want Eminem to be either banned, have his records changed or a heavy censorship on his records. In response to these claims Eminem said “I am who I am, I don’t compromise my stuff for nobody.” That’s the way he is and that’...
Music has been around since the very beginning of time. The human body flows in a rhythmic syncopation. Music is used to change one’s mood and to inspire those who open their minds. It has the potential to cure diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. Humans, of every culture and society, function with a type of rhythmic music. As humans, we are hard wired to respond to music (Mannes). The human brain responds to music in such a way that the brain becomes more open to new rhythms, ideas, and values. Music has the power to take over the human body. This makes it easier to overcome conflict and change the ideals of somebody while using music (The Power of Music).
Music is an art and a wonderful gift to human race. It soothes, stimulates and makes us feel happy. It affects our moods in many different ways from lullaby to war cry for changes in the society. Music is actually distinct to different people. Above all, it has a transformational importance that is captured in its art and nature. Music draws our emotions and it has an impact of bridging different cultures across the continents. Slave songs were very vital channels through which all kind of information was conveyed both positive and negative.
What is rap music? How who rap music created? Rap music is a person can rap too the beat of a song. Rap music wasn’t created by one person, it is collection people that made this genre of music. The rap industry isn’t just a genre of music it has its own, culture. Rap music has its own lingo, and style of dress. This goes for every generation of rap including the 1970s through late 2000s. The hip hop culture didn’t just reach African American people this reached people all over the world. Rap music has become a phenomenon that people of all races can relate to the style of music.
...and how he projects his voice through lyrics. It was genius for him to put out this song since he has many agreeable fans towards his work and for others to listen.
Eminem was born Marshall Mathers III on October 17, 1972. His home life was extremely troubled. He was raised by his mother who was only 15yrs old when she gave birth to him. His father left when he was only six months; he never returned and did not keep in contact. His mother did not hold a steady job, which in turn caused them to move often. He switched schools several times a year. He was bullied at school often and even beaten to the point of hospitalization once. They moved back and forth between Missouri and Detroit. Finally at the age of twelve they remained in Detroit, Michigan. Due to failing the 9th grade three times, Marshall dropped out of school; continuing in his life of trials and poverty. at age twenty six he and his girlfriend, Kim, had their daughter Hailey.
If one were to look back into the world’s history, one would find that an important and consistent element is the world of music. Music has presented itself in various forms throughout its spread and through our identification of its magical realm, people have been fortunate enough to come across a means of relation. Whether it is blues and reggae or rap and pop rock, there is music out there for everyone. Music can serve as a stabilizer for some, a relaxant to others, and to many a form of inspiration.
Eminem had a very bad childhood moving place to place, at school he would get beat by a bully. “The tormented nine year old Marshall Mathers began on Oct. 15, 1981, when he was the beset by a bully at the Dort Elementary School who split his lip and knock the wind out of him, according to court papers unveiled Monday by the smoking gun website” (Eminem Victim Bullying). Eminem would get beaten every day by this bully that the police had to
Marshall Bruce Mathers III was better known as Eminem the rapper, that grew up in the slums of Detroit. He lived in a trailer park with his mom Deborah R. Nelson-Mathers. She was an abusive mother who never believed her son was more than just a failure. From this, he was driven to try to succeed in his hard life. He had a difficult life at school switching schools three times a year because of intensive bullying, but it was about to get even worse. When he entered grade nine he failed a staggering three times, never proceeding to the next grade. He was expected to fail like the rest of the people living in the poor trailer park. While going through some tough times Marshall stayed true to his rapping talent. He was discovered by Dr. Dre and soon grew up to sell over seventy million albums worldwide. Marshall was one of the best-selling composers in the early 2000’s and one of the highest-selling rappers
Music plays a huge role in the structure of a society. It can have both negative and positive influence on cultures and communities. First, musical sounds and instruments can be a dividing factor between the people within the same culture. These opposing social and economic identities within these cultures can lead unnecessary animosity between the members. However, music can also be one of the forces that unite members of a culture and provide a sense pride for everyone. This makes it easier for people to display their identification to that culture.
Music is can be a very complicated and delightful at the same time. Music affects our bodies in several ways when engaging with it. The complicated and delightful apparatus we call music affect people physically, psychologically, and is great with healing emotional affliction, strengthens emotions, and is known to cure illness. Music also plays an influential role in the socialization of teenagers. Mainstream music is available practically everywhere. It is conveniently accessible over the internet, radio, individual recordings and other forms of technology
Music is an essential part of life because of the expression it allows people to have, its entertainment, and its therapeutic ways for the world.