American Music History: Madonna and Eminem

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.

Works Cited

"Madonna." 2014. The Biography.com. website. Apr 17 2014

"Marshall Bruce Mathers III." 2014. The Biography.com. website. Apr 15 2014