Rap Music

Since I was little, rap music has always been my favorite genre of music. My older brother's were really into rap music and since I was always around them, it really rubbed off onto me. The reason why rap is my favorite type of music is because I feel like it gives the artist more freedom than any other type of music. Rap music allows artists to say what's on their mind at any given moment or time, and allows a greater use of emotions than some other forms of music. Some people who criticize hip-hop say that it takes no talent and that anyone can rap, personally I think they're wrong. Anyone can try and rap but that doesn't mean they'll be good at it. I believe some people are born to rap and just have a way with words that makes them unique and separates them from others. Sometimes hip-hop is looked down upon because it isn't always the most appropriate music, however I find that a lot of people only study the bad things about the music and forget the good things. A lot of the talented lyricists get out-shined by the songs that get more radio play, however the songs on the radio aren't always the best songs that hip-hop has to offer. Older generations including my own parents say that rap music is nothing more than cussing and vulgar but they never truly give the music a chance. I admit that there is a lot of that in hip-hop but that does not mean that every rapper does that. In my eyes I feel like hip-hop music is over-looked and doesn't always get the attention it deserves. Even in our schools and in our communities, there are many young people who are talented rappers but they don't always get a chance to shine. My very own school has singing competitions such as "Pope Idol" and clubs such as "The Sophisticatz" that showcase the talent of the singers in the school, but what about the people who are talented at freestyling and rapping? When do they get their chance to display their talents? In conclusion, hip-hop is constantly misunderstood. It's a music that represents the youth and should not be looked at any differently than the other genres of music out there.