artistic purposes. While modern music videos are primarily used as a marketing device, both John Lennon and Macklemore have developed artistic videos which force the audience to consider the issues of world peace and gay rights. Although the techniques used in both music videos differ, the underlying message of social justice is evident through the lyrics of their songs. Both Imagine and Same Love, prove that no matter what the era, music videos are an effective medium to inspire individuals to enact
Women are portrayed in a variety of different lights throughout the Hip Hop culture. They can be exploited and manipulated yet still honored by the rap industry (McCoy). A specific example is how the term “bad bitch” is surfacing. When the term first surfaced, questions about it arose, and it was taken in a negative manner. It was seen as way for women to be treated in a deviant manner by their male counterparts. But women seem to be embracing the term rather than feeling insulted by it. Should they
Hop subculture. Fortunately, like the human race, it is evolving. In fact both Rap and the Hip Hop subculture have the more recognizable artist names than any other musical genre. Names such as 2pac, Biggie, Jay Z, Nas, Beyonce, Drake, J.Cole, Macklemore, Kanye West, 50 cent, Dr Dre, and Ice T among many,
The music industry has captivated the world for many years, but until May 4, 1959, there was no awards ceremony to celebrate it. This was named The Grammys, or originally the Gramophone Awards. The show had to start somewhere, and without our First Grammy Award Show, the pride and recognition for our artists would be vastly different. The Grammys award many different ethnic groups and types of music at the show. Many huge music stars, such as Frank Sanatra, have won at this Black Tie event. The