(still a work in progress, i don't know what i really want to talk about yet)
Main Claim/Thesis: Many conservatives believe that Rap Music is offensive to women, uses harsh language, should be more censored. However, there are other types of Rap that gets unnoticed because of this "new school" movement, that do the complete opposite and actually have a strong message. Probably going to talk about the signficance of why people in today's culture use the phrase "Hip Hop is Dead"
Evidence: Lyrics from artists such as Tupac, Puffy, Immortal Technique, and many more. Also going to talk about alot of documentaries about the artists i cover, that focus more on the music and message and sound that they wanted to achieve and give, rather than the sexism and violence they seem to be known for.
Immortal Technique uses his music as a way to advocate his beliefs and morals. His songs tend to be more on the liberal side of politics. He is a very controversial artist who is criticized as being a "terrorist" Most of songs focus on ongoing problems and events that have happened such as 9/11 the Cocaine Industry between Cuba and the United States, the Army being made up of mostly Hispanics and African Americans. He also has alot of good messages about gang life, other rappers, and hip hop music in general.
Purpose: Entertainment, Music, Freedom of Speech. I want to show that Hip Hop music and Rap should not always get a bad name or reputation, just because it uses alot of curse words. Alot of other types of music, such as Heavy Metal, Country, Punk Rock...uses alot of curse words, yet they seem not to get punished for it as much. There is also a theory that Rap causes more violence, and i wanted to show that for some it is a way for people to let go of their anger without doing anything physical. It is also to show that it is a right in the United States to speak about whatever it is they please, and that they do have the right to Freedom of Speech.
Audience: The Audience ranges from child to adult. From the older generation to the new generation that we are currently in. Use of source: Possibly counterpublic/public and definitely the arts music and movement.
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sounds like there is a wealth of issues and information to deal with here--i am intrigued with the idea of interpreting the statement "hip hop is dead" which you suggest doing in your post. it seems like you have familiarity with a lot of figures in the scene, and so it might help to try and focus your interest on one song/album/artist, as a starting point. this of coruse does not limit you, but helps to create a poignant interprettive question from the outset. could you do an AB for the song/album/artist you are thinking most to do?
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