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Reflective Essay: My Interest Of Hip-Hop Culture

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The Hip-Hop culture has been an interest of mine for many years and has influenced me in ways I do not fully understand. My first experience with "rap" music came at young age when I received my first IPod. Until this point in my life, the music I listened to was censored by the radio or my parents. When I was able to choose my own music I found myself exploring the Hip-Hop genre more and more. This music was filled with profanity and flashes of lifestyle 's I knew nothing about. The stories told through this music made me feel like an adult and almost "cool" at certain times. Throughout high-school and even today, Hip-Hop is my genre of choice. My friends share the same taste in music as me as we all listen to similar artists. I listen to Hip-Hop when I am in social settings as well as when I am by myself. Although I do …show more content…

Censoring all music with profanity or explicit content is impossible; with today 's technology kids will always find their way around censorship. However, there are steps we can take to change the youth 's perception of "the real world" and it starts with the artists of the new era. First, we must hold these artists responsible and accountable for their lyrics. We need to promote and support Hip-Hop music that has a deeper meaning behind the words. As we encourage the proper use of Hip-Hop music we will begin to see the positive implications this culture can have on society. This music can be effective at helping the youth build critical thinking skills. Used in the right way, this music can also be a form of self-expression for all walks of life. Reaching into the minds of the youth is not an easy task, however the Hip-Hop culture seems to have mastered this task with ease. It is society 's job to ensure the content being retained from this culture is positive and

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