Fatima Alhussaini Comp-106 Cultural Analysis 26 Feb 2023 Nicki Minaj's Cultural Impact Nicki Minaj has had an impact on hip-hop culture, changing the genre and opening the door for a new generation of female artists with her unique sound, unapologetic demeanor, and support of female empowerment. Rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress Nicki Minaj hails from Trinidad & Tobago. Early in the new millennium, Minaj started earning popularity for her mixtapes before joining Lil Wayne's record company. 2010 saw the release of her debut album, "Pink Friday," which swiftly achieved financial success. It debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart.
How would one feel if their favorite all American celebrity that gave them hope during times of oppression, secretly, was more devious than assumed? Such a phenomenon has occurred many times over the years, but the most noteworthy of them involves the unfortunate murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. In this case, the primary suspect was Orenthal James Simpson, who was not just an athlete, yet a symbol of resilience that most Americans could feel uplifted by. As such, O.J. Simpson was found innocent in the trial in which he was accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman, but this verdict may not have been sound. This is as it was, as due to the onslaught of evidence left behind, an intense
People and her many fans remember the days when she was a member of The Supremes. This dynamic and amazing lady is an American singer, actress and record producer who at 70 is still going strong and performing. Diana Ross was born in Detroit where she began her career with Motown in the 60s. When Ross began her solo career in 1970 she came out with her first album Diana Ross which contained the hits “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”. When she got into acting she showed amazing talent and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for her performance in “Lady Sings the Blues”.
1. Missy Elliott - In addition to her multi-platinum selling albums and hit songs, Missy Elliott has won five Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She is known for her innovative music videos and performances, which often incorporate dance and visual effects. 2. Lil' Kim - Lil' Kim was the first female rapper to have three consecutive platinum albums, and she has sold over 15 million records worldwide.
Whitney Houston is a name that is recognizable just like Michael Jackson's. She had a singing and acting career that was out of this world which made her a household name. But, we have to know why she was a household name. Whitney was born into a singing family, being related to Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick who are both well-known singers. So, Whitney began singing as a gospel singer at a local church choir as a child where she got her start.
Do you know who Whitney Elizabeth Houston is? She is the most memorable artists in the music industry. She’s had hits such as “I Will Always Love You” , “I Have Nothing” , “I’m Every Woman”, and many more. Whitney Houston was born August 9, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey. She grew up around music, her mother was a Gospel and R&B singer, Cissy Houston.
La Gran Señora “The number of times I have fallen down is the number of times I have gotten up” this is one of the many inspirational quotes by Jenni Rivera. This unit we have been working on projects about people and movements, how they made a difference, and what legacy they have or they left. Jenni Rivera was a businesswoman, musician, reality tv star, activist, and a loving mother that made a difference in her community and the rest of the world. Dolores Janney Rivera, better known as Jenni Rivera was born July 2, 1969 in Long Beach, California.
Missy Elliot, Eve, and MC Lyte all have one thing in common they all have impeccable delivery and amazing storytelling skills (Bobbitt). From MC Lyte’s song titled “Cappuccino” to Eve’s song titled “Love is Blind” they both exemplify the artists amazing storytelling skills while showcasing prominent issues the African American community such as drug abuse and domestic violence. MC Lyte impacted the music industry significantly more than just these two artists it is widespread. Many male and female artists respect what MC Lyte has done musically for Hip
Aaliyah Mcrae some may think she’s just another student at Manchester Regional High School and although she is a student,there is a lot more to her than you think. She has been a four year varsity basketball player. Some may ask, How is she’s so good?
Bessie Smith, also known as the empress of the blues, was the most popular female blues singer of the 1920's. She was born on April 15, 1894 in Chattanooga Tennessee. Bessie smith was the daughter of Laura and William Smith, a Baptist minister, and was one of seven children. Her mother, father, and two brothers died before she was nine. To earn money, Bessie and her brother became street performers, with her dancing and singing and him playing the guitar.
In conclusion, if my life were a soundtrack, it would be more annoying than Rebecca Black’s music career. If I were to dedicate it to somebody I would have to dedicate it to my future self so that it could remind me of how much worse or better life could be, and to always be myself. My favorite song on my life soundtrack would have to be American Kids because the event makes me so incredibly happy, but the event that had the greatest effect on me would have to be my sister getting bullied because it opened my eyes to reality and was also the primary reason that we moved schools, and I wouldn’t be writing this if it weren’t for that. I guess what I’ve learned most about myself while recording my soundtrack is that people don’t typically get
Annotated Bibliography Alvargonzález, D. (2017). Knowledge and attitudes about abortion among undergraduate students. Psicothema, 29(5), 520-526. doi:10.7334/psicothema2017.58 This journal explains the process of a study done at the University of Oviedo concerning attitudes towards abortion. A total of 1025 undergraduate students were studied in September and December of 2015.
Eliu T. Ate Jr. 03/07/18 Period 02 GMO GMOS are genetically modified organisms that have had new genes from other organisms added to their existing genes. Studies say that the goal of doing this genetic engineering is to give the original organism new characteristics, like disease resistance. Adding GMOS to food can result significant allergy risks to people who consume GMO food products.
Chris Brown is the reinvented Michael Jackson. Chris is 28, he was born on May 5, 1989. His real name is Christopher Maurice Brown. His contribution to R&B is that he made young people want to start dancing again, because before Chris came out u really didn’t see any young people dancing. He is a great singer.
Imagine being on a stage. Lights shining down on you, people screaming your name...that’s a regular day for Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift is a 28 year old pop singer who dominates the music charts every time she drops a new bop. She has grown up in the music industry and has made her name well-known. Swift is often caught up with paparazzi and other media involving false drama and relationships.