Stuck on Hiphop

Today's society is indisputably influenced by Hiphop. Its artists have integrated themselves into modern society, becoming the culture of our generation. Many believe Hiphop's a style of music appealing only to certain classes and/or races. Such a musical/societal division is not present.

In high school stereotypical “gangsters” who listened to rap, were easy to spot. They sported Hipop fashion: baggy pants, extra large T's, and even “bling.” It was their clothes not race giving them the stereotype. While hardcore rockers and such were also an easy spot, they were clearly outnumbered. Hiphop has become a legitimate medium of expression. Wearing the newest Hiphop fashions, teenagers attempt to portray that, like those from the streets, they've had it rough and they do things for themselves. This is what draws in teenage listeners who usually wouldn't have interest in such beats and themes.

Hiphop represents the rebel in all teenagers allowing it to seize the party scene. It represents the controversial image teenagers take on to defy their parents. Teenagers party, and when they do, they listen to Hiphop. It sets them free. This hasn't gone unnoticed by other genres. Pop was quick to acquire some of Hiphop's beats and lyrical innuendos, to gain entrance to Hiphop's diverse cowed. Pop usually dominates the party scene, but with hip hop coming in they're integrating Hiphop to get back in. No matter where I go, it's Hiphop I hear. Whether integrated into other styles of music or on it's own, it's everywhere.