… types of foul and demeaning lyrics that perpetuate sexism among young people. In today’s rap lyrics, it is becoming more evident that sexism is on the rise. Popular rap music has contributed to perpetuating sexism among young people by desensitizing…

… to the Stone Pony in New York to see another of my favorite bands, NOFX. NOFX is a punk-ska band. Punk meaning fast paced drumbeats and quick singing and ska meaning a song played with trumpets. The band members are Fat Mike (vocals, bass),…

… culture. It was once a considered a treat but is now more like a beverage to go with every meal, and all times in between. Now it would be hard to find a household in the U.S. that doesn’t have any cola in the refrigerator. To achieve this the compani…

… express itself. For a generation of suppressed, restless, working-class youths living in early 1960's Jamaica, this voice was a genre of music known as ska. Since its original appearance, ska has resurfaced twice. Ska music has been presented to three…

… Slipknot, System of a Down…all these are bands. These are bands that have been associated with violent behavior since their inception. Their lyrics incite aggressive emotions, which follows up with fast paced music. These are signs for concert violence.…

… are? Some people spend their entire lives trying to answer that one question. Some figure it out, while others feel they will never know. Audre Lorde’s book is the answer to that question. This is a story of a Black homosexual woman discovering herself…

… controversial subject for the past two or more decades. Many people believe that the words and phrases in songs are inappropriate. But on the other hand, some think that it is their right to say what they want. The argument in music censorship…

… 2000 Rhythm and Blues There are many types of music in the world but the one that stands out in everyone’s mind is the sound of Rhythm and Blues. It has been around for many decades. It has captured people’s interest around the world. Rhythm and Blues(…

… music is able to become popular through its production. By using catchy beats and choruses they are able to convey messages that are true to their beliefs and also to the beliefs of other peers. One compelling example is R. Kelly’s recent release…

… befo' Christmas and all in the hood Not a homie was stirring cuz it was all good The tube socks was hung on the window sill and we all had smiles up on our grill Mookie and BeBe was snug in the crib in the back bedroom cuz that's how we…