Point vs. Counterpoint: How has Kanye West impacted music? Christal Smith December 3, 2018 Point: Kanye West is a creator. He is an innovator and may be the most influential artist from his generation.He has impacted hip-hop in such Read More »
Point v Counter Point – Should musicians say the N word in their music? Samara Jefferson December 3, 2018 The history of the N- word dates back to slavery when it was used to describe a ‘black’ person. However it was used in a Read More »
Can Hip Hop lyrics be Blamed for the Promotion of Violence? Maya Brown December 3, 2018 Background Gangsta rap emerged in the late 1980’s. Messages were portrayed through conscious hiphop which caused political uproar. Lyric Dissection (Point) “Violence in rap music Read More »
Point/Counterpoint- Amirah Anderson and Khailah Bell Khailah Bell December 3, 2018 Point Counterpoint: Bruno Mars Bruno Mars: Cultural Appropriator or Appreciater?Amirah Anderson & Khailah BellGoogle Slides Link Read More »
Old Rap Vs New Rap: Point-CounterPoint Lauryn and Leah Lauryn Hoard December 3, 2018 Old School Rap Narrative/Lyricism Most of the content is about partying and having a good time How to Rap, Immortal Technique “hip-hop was born in Read More »
Brandy: One of The Most Successful Performer of Our Time Nia Jackson November 29, 2018 Music: Brandy Norwood, born in McComb, Mississippi got her start in the music industry when she was just fifteen years old, in 1994, when she Read More »
Old School Vs. New School Hiphop/Rap Point vs. CounterPoint – Tiana Worrell and Alana Bufford Tiana Worrell November 26, 2018 Old School Old School vs New School rap is a popular comparison made. Old school rap is known was the early hip-hop that emerged during Read More »
Does Hip-Hop Have a Gradual Impact on Substance Abuse in Youth : Avani vs. Niya Avani Smith November 5, 2018 Has Hip-Hop music had a Gradual Impact on Substance Abuse in Youth? Read More »