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Written by
LOS 45
Hip Hop has surpassed critical mass and created
it's own universe. Rock n Roll was the last music
that has made such a splash on the scene. Hip Hop
itself is a culture, which manifests itself not
only in today's urban ghettos but also within the
upper echelons of society.
Hip hop has definitely injected itself into mainstream,
through the eyes of poets, bards, and street soldiers.
Hip Hop is Art
Art throughout history has imitated life, from the
tales on the walls of the great pyramids of Egypt
to symphonies composed in Europe by the classical
music geniuses.
In hip hop, the case presented to the youth is
one of the struggle for many to rise from the ashes
of their forbearers and achieve success. Or what
is thought of as success in most parts of the world,
the almighty dollar, yen, euro
Hip Hop Value
But monetary value is a good measure of success, especially
when climbing from the poverty filled streets. So
a youth living a similar life to one of those portrayed
in this art form, hip hop, ones expression through
rhymes and beats, might think that it's okay to make
the same decisions as the artist 'made'. While this
might not be right, it happens.
But it seems as though hip hop has the same effect
on the privileged youth as well. Does this now mean
something must be done to quell the scream of hip
hop?
Can't do that, the 80's tried to do that and where
they failed the 90's tried to do the same. Needless
to say hip hop prevailed, but those perverting the
art form and using it as an excuse to commit crime
and be socially unaware is ludicrous.
Hip Hop in a Word
Hip hop is beautiful, those interpreting the meanings
of the modern day bard, must examine the more then
what's on the surface, before being influenced, whether
positive or negative.
It's up to you and I to make up our own minds and
feelings about lyrics and beats. Hip hop is art
that imitates life, don't let life imitate the art.
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LOS
45 is a bad guy, I repeat if you catch a glimpse of
him in the streets, contact the proper authorities.
Well maybe not all that, just get a authograph and
move on. The kid got issues, but definitely got something
on his mind.
