Hip-Hop Influence on Art and Society Monica Jackson Dr. Carter G ...
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Content Inside: Monica Jackson 113 Hip-Hop Influence on Art and Society Monica Jackson Dr. Carter G. Woodson K-8 School Art is the desire of a man to express himself… Ã INTRODUCTION Walk into almost any school in the United States and you will hear Hip-Hop music, see the latest clothing line embedded with the names of well known Hip-Hop artists, and hear Hip-Hop slang like “You Go Girl,” “That’s Tight,” “Word,” “Hey Boo,” or “I’m Straight.” Hip-Hop is a booming industry, and it has become a societal subculture whose members include juveniles from every walk of life. There is hardly an institution in America that has not been influenced by the power of Hip- Hop. The influence was very evident in the 2004 Presidential election. The election was a hot topic among major Hip-Hop artists. P. Diddy promoted his tee-shirt with the slogan “Vote or Die!” Local Hip-Hop radio stations were very active in campaigns to register young voters, and deejays encouraged them to take part in the political process. Hip-Hop is so influential amongst our youth that many religious institutions have opted to change how they conduct services. They are revamping their music department to include songs with more upbeat tunes that appeal to the younger generation. Without this change, it would be hard to keep many youth coming to houses of worship. Similarly, the traditional attire worn by males has been replaced with baggy pants, hats worn in reverse, and tee-shirts sporting the latest slogans or the face of an award-winning (money making) Hip-Hop artist. I cannot begin to describe the attire worn by females who are part of the Hip-Hop craze, but I guess “Look at me!” sums it up in a phrase. To mainstream adult groups, this most often means, “What were you thinking when you put that on?!” But to the Hip- Hop types, it probably translates to, “I need an outfit just like that but in another color.” Whether you are dining out, sitting in an airport, atte ...
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