This I Believe…

     I believe that there is no wrong within Hip-Hop music. In fact there are some rappers serving a justice to America with their music. In hip-hop there are life stories and struggles being shared with the listeners molding a bond with the artist unable to be found in most other forms of music. Not only are the stories inspirational, but the often called “abrasive” lyrics are usually worth paying attention to as well. Metaphors are often used in some songs today with a deeper meaning than most others.      Not all artists are bad, yet with this subject a stereotype has been formed. Though the way artists appear and share in their music may come off as a bit wrong their music is filled with inspiration. In various videos large amounts of money would be portrayed. How the money is obtained or spent is not said to often. In some odd way would you criticize that this leads listeners to want to obtain large amounts of money themselves. Also some rappers lead listeners to want to reach a high political status. Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean is a humanitarian, and an ambassador of Haiti.    Some rappers even speak of the world and its corruptness. Chicago rappers Lupe Fiasco and Common are two that quickly come to mind. In his hit song The People he talks about the people in the parts of Chicago he came from & how hip-hop needs his influence. Lupe Fiasco has been compared to Kanye West by some with political views and his style of rap. In his song Streets On Fire he tells of how the world has its faults and wonders who is to blame for this. Kanye West is also involved socially and has been known to criticize President George W. Bush on some occasions such as Hurricane Katrina.        To put in to place hip-hop music is a rare type of music used to express one’s self. It should not be labeled bad. In fact hip-hop should be viewed as a tool for other genres of music to improve. It is a building block for other types of music to build and grow and will be used for years to come.

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