Day: November 21, 2014

Speech on how rap music affects young people.

Good morning/afternoon,

Today I’d like for you to take a moment and use your imagination. Imagine if you will, living in a world without music.

What does music mean to you, more to the point what does RAP music mean to you? The definition of RAP is rhythm and poetry, there is always rhythm but I don’t know about the poetry.

Music is something that every person has their own opinion about. Different people have different preferences, and various types of music have many ways of impacting an individual.

People use music to express themselves, in ways it can’t expressed through behaviour or art.

You can usually tell how someone is feeling by the type of music he or she is listening to at the time.

To me, music is a way of expressing a thought or thoughts about something or someone or about feelings and experiences.Music can be enjoyable and relaxing, it can make you feel happy and energized, it can also make you feel sad or maybe even angry and violent, depending on what type of music you are listening to.

There are so many genres of music out there today but it seems that RAP music that is at the forefront and having the biggest impact on society at large especially on Teenagers.

There are many views that RAP represents or broadcasts sexism. Many RAP artists use offensive language that is often directed towards women.Words like “Hoe and Bitches” are used frequently by many RAP artists.

As a young child I listened to various genres of music. I am now 15 years of age and personally I feel there is growing concern over the explicit sexual content in pop music and the use of half naked women in videos.

Though many RAP artists have an extraordinary amount of success,they are often criticised for their lyrics and videos which ooze with references to scantily clad women and sex.

The music we choose to listen to can affect our moods and attitudes.

I feel RAP music in general, has both a positive and a negative effect on young people, it sends out either good or bad messages that have big impacts on how young people may react.

RAP music is very appealing to most young people in a sense that someone else, someone famous is able to relate to what they are going through by using catchy lyrics that will appeal to them and young people aspire to this as many RAP artist have become idols or role models for them.

The lyrics sung or rapped by the artists can be things going on in their own personal lives, and people with the same types of problems can listen to them so they know there’s hope and there’s people like this out there in the world. A lot of people come to the conclusion that rap music has a very big impact on the world. Listening to the lyrics, they usually revolve around sex and drugs and those are topics many parents don’t want their kids being involved in.

Many of the music videos made by rap artists in the world show these topics in them. Studies show that people who are more into rap music may do drugs one time in their lives.

Music can bring groups of people around the world together via concerts, shows, and venues to show what their interests and likings are in music. Music can also unite or divide groups of people.

I can personally relate to the effects that music has on its listeners and users because it’s a big part of my life. Every day I listen to the lyrics and sounds of different artists with contrasting ideas and opinions. The music I listen to changes my attitude and behaviour.

RAP music is listened to by millions of people across the world, on some people it has a negative impact but on others it helps them express themselves in a way that they could not, using words. RAP songs have a way of getting  you  hooked on the repetitive lyrics so you listen to them over and over and eventually you memorise the lyrics and the way they rap/sing them.

People have different views and opinions about rap, some say it influences violence, rival RAP artists who use offensive rap as a tool against each other have encouraged and influenced murders to take place and this also encourages people to commit acts of violence towards others.

“So tell me Mark, what do you do for a living?”

Mark was not interested in telling people what he did. In fact, he didn’t want to be where he was right now. However, Mark thought it would be impolite not to reply.  “I help people make problems go away.” Mark’s reply was in his usual clipped tone. A nerve on his chiselled jaw was twitching. A sign that he was annoyed and finding it hard to keep his cool. His dark eyes spoke volumes but only those who knew him really well could

read what his eyes were saying.

Mark was the master of disguise but he had not yet mastered the art of subtlety in his tone when asked about his profession.

Mark wished he could just blurt out that he was a contract killer, a hit man, but he didn’t think this would go down too well at this elite social gathering. The place was filled with beautiful people. These people had spent thousands on perfecting their exteriors. They had also probably spent thousands to buy themselves a place at such events – rubbing shoulders with the wealthy and powerful.

The hall was filled with expensive champagne and smoke. Smoke from cigars and cigarettes and other substances. The smell of the combination of smoke, alcohol and other substances made Mark’s throat feel raw. His nose was burning and his eye was twitching.  There were all sorts of paraphernalia strewn across the deep cream carpet and glossy furniture. The lights were  dimmed in certain parts of the room so it made it difficult to see exactly what was going on but Mark was used to working in the dark and had he had developed a skill of moving round a room unnoticed.

A petite blonde with perfectly set long hair slunk up next to Mark.  “So, are you some kind of shrink?  Her voice tinkled like bells.  It was somehow unreal, a bit like a cartoon character. She looked as though she had walked off the cover of Vogue magazine. Her body perfectly sculpted. Mark didn’t think she worked out. He assumed her perfection was down to expensive surgery. Her lips a perfect pout, painted in a deep red and not one line or wrinkle on her face. Not even when she attempted to express emotion.

The blonde waited patiently for Mark’s reply. She was perched on the edge of her seat examining her perfectly manicured nails that were painted the same colour as her lips. “You could say that” Mark replied matter of factly.

Mark appreciated beauty, to be more precise beautiful women. This petite blonde bombshell oozed perfection and was every mans fantasy. She wore a shimmering black evening gown and a diamond encrusted necklace around her neck with matching ring and earrings. Mark didn’t have time for relationships but was open to one night stands. Things were far less complicated this way.

His life was not his and he had nothing to give. He had made the mistake of falling in love once but the relationship had ended before it had even started. He was not prepared to put the love of his life at risk. Mark had cut all ties with the people he cared about and loved many years ago.

The venue began to feel over crowded as more groups of beautiful people arrived. Mark smirked to himself as a thought crossed his mind, the room was full of plastic people who had all undergone some sort of surgery.

Mark was lost in his thoughts when he felt his phone vibrate in his pocket, he excused himself and headed toward the exit.