Rap was started as a result of frustrated african american and latino youths. There a different theories as to where rap’s origin began, but one theory is that rap was born in the crime ridden neighborhoods of west bronx which later spread to south bronx, and eventually rap was spread worldwide. One thing that is not doubted very much is that rap first began in the crime ridden neighborhoods of New York City.

Rap music is a genre that is made of rhythmic beats with a person in the background rhyming and saying words that rhyme. There are also smaller genres of rap such as hip hop, mcing also refered to as rapping, DJing also called scratching and beatboxing. There are other smaller areas, but these are the ones that you commonly hear about.

Beatboxing has often been shown on tv, so it would not be uncommon if you have heard of beatboxing before because of tv. Rap on tv is also very common on stations such as MTV and BET. Rap is also known as Rhythm Poetry, which is a fairly accurate representation of it. Poetry is extroardinarily similar to rap except without the rhythm that rap is so famous for having.

Rap is a very popular music style nowadays with the youth generation. Nearly everyone has heard it played at one point in their life, and like it or love it, it is almost guaranteed to be one of the famous music genres of this time.

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It hurts me to feel insecure. Searching to do, we are always doing. Rushing is not needed. Take slow deep breaths. Time is a creation. Thank it for life. Written by the band Concious Breathers, these lyrics represent a feeling of ever-lasting ease. The song is called Always Doing.

Floating alone with everthing I want. Putting myself inside a body somewhere in space. You remind me of myself and I resolve tension. Regulate action to create feeling.There is an agreement to my presence in your manifestation. These lyrics by Vision symbolize a character looking for answers from a fellow stranger who makes performing look so easy. The message is inspiring for it let’s others know they can be the best they desire. The song is called Floating Alone.

It feels good to be guilty and love. I give more, thank you for the change. Give it all to stand inside the line. Do it to do it again, extend the end. Let change adapt to a perfect dream. Am I guilty once forgivin? Guilty haven’t forgotten, guilty alwaly forgivin. A perfect dream is made of reality. This song is Give it All by Concious Breathers. It symbolizes how everything is meant happen good or bad, it is either enjoyed or learned from.

These three songs can help individuals give thanks to life under the most extreme circumstances. Life is about keeping the unconditional smile with a mind free of thought. Feeling tension in our environment, remember, slow deep breaths.

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The relationship between rap music and violence has been discussed by many people. Everyone, from young teen agers to concerned parents, wants to know how rap music and violence are related. Even esteemed researchers have tried to unravel the connection between rap music and violence. To this day, it is still being debated.

Everyone agrees that rap music and violence are related. Rap music’s lyrics are often filled with violence. One of the most popular rappers, Eminem, attracted an audience because his lyrics were violent. Those same violent lyrics drew critics.

Rappers write lyrics about all types of violence.There are songs about domestic violence, drug abuse, guns, gangs and international wars. Within the discussion of rap music and violence’s relationship, most people focus on the more immediate forms of violence: domestic violence, drug abuse, guns and gangs. These types of violence affect the community that listens to rap music.

People disagree on the relationship between rap music and violence of a personal nature. Some believe rap music promotes violence, while others claim it merely reflects the oppression and violence that exists in a specific demographic. While people continue to discuss the relationship between rap music and violence, they should listen to rappers and their audiences.

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Rap music history has roots which formed centuries ago in Africa, as tribal members performed chants and dances to drum beats. The evolution of the genre took off in the 1970′s when DJ’s and rappers began chanting along to rhythmic beats. It was in 1979 when rap music history truly turned a corner as this is when the Sugar Hill Gang released the song ‘Rapper’s Delight’. The instant success of the hit brought rap to the masses, and caused many to try and replicate the melodic chants, rhyming lyrics and dance beats; all which meld together to form rap.

Rap music history continued to flourish, first in urban areas and then expanding to even the most remote suburbs throughout the United States. Some of the original rappers from the 1980′s included Run DMC, Kurtis Blow, Eric B and Rakim and Big Daddy Kane. The music continued to grow in popularity, as too did the way in which messages were portrayed. In the 1990′s rap began to diverge, with a distinct line drawn between gangster rap and more moderate rap. The raps created by the likes of DJ Jazzy Jeff were considered mild in comparison to that of Tupac and Wu Tang Clan.

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The music business is a very difficult territory business to venture into for any emerging artist. The competition is fierce and the industry is ruthless. This is especially true of the rap industry, in which there is a great deal of competition and a lot of public interest. However, this is not to say that breaking into such an industry is impossible and if you are a young and talented artists looking to make a name for yourself as a rap artist, there are a number of things you can do to boost your profile.

Face Space

Social media sites have become one of the most immediate forms of self-promotion for any rapper in recent years. Sites such as Facebook and Twitter allow users to alert fans, friends and followers about upcoming gigs, demo releases and anything else that will draw attention to your skills. There are also a number of music specific social networks where many artists, as well as producers and agents visit in order to find the biggest talents in the world. Always remember that these sites need to be updated on a daily basis with details of gigs, studio recordings and new tracks along with any other relevant news.

Self-Promotion

The internet has made promoting your music easier than ever, and a strong internet presence is key for any aspiring artist. However, it is still worth remembering that offline promotion is still an effective tool. Poster and flyer campaigns can help attract a massive amount of attention your local area, so make sure you’ve got plenty of printer ink and an eye catching design for your posters and flyers, which should be put anywhere that will accept them, specifically near music venues and record shops. Make sure that your print campaign includes information about gig dates and website addresses.

Getting Gigs

It’s all very well having a great advertising and promotion campaign in place, but if you can’t get anybody to listen to your music, it’s going to be hard to keep attention. The best way to secure gigs is to provide promoters and event organizers with a sample of your music. Some promoters and festivals still request /prefer a hard copy CD, and a professionally made product can be a key factor in establishing potential new contacts, so don’t be afraid to put a bit of effort into your CD cover. This is also a great opportunity to get your name and contact details seen by the people who matter.

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