Compare And Contrast Gospel And Rap

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In today’s society, there are a wide variety of music genres. Some include, but are not limited to: country, oldies, hard rock, soft rock, pop, heavy metal, etc. Although these are some wonderful, and not so wonderful, music genres, there are two that will stand out for today, which will be Rap and gospel. These two types of genres are very powerful, from their lyrics, to the beat, finishing with emotions. The pros and cons of these music fields, would make a person think, but in two completely different ways. One, should they be listening to this. Secondly, how would I be feeling after I listen to this. Both of Gospel and Rap have a meaning behind their songs. The music will make a person feel a type of way. Before someone listen to these genres, they may be feeling down, maybe depressed, even may be mourning the loss of a love one. As soon as the person favorite song comes on the radio or T.V, what would usually happen next? The person is starting to singing with the music, they begin to bob their head, or even feel the urge to …show more content…

For some people, rap music is just letting their feelings and emotions out in the open, but most times they are not considerate of the spiritual force that comes with the emotions. Rappers must understand that, when they are rapping their emotions and pain, yes it may sound amazing, but the spirits that comes from the dark place of the emotions, entering the minds and souls of the individual that is listening to the song. Now, why listen to rap music? Some say it calms them, others say they like the beat. If a person listen very closely to the lyrics, it is filled with profanity. It is promoting drugs, sex, wanting to kill. It does not have no type of real structure or accurate pleasure. In fact, the music is very degrading and

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