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Julie

Bortoff
Bryan Crutchfield
Discourse Community Essay



Music is an escape of reality used by people all over the world. There are
many different genres of music today including but not limited to country, rock,
alternative, Christian, hip-hop, R&B, metal, and so on. What type of music you listen
to can depend on your mood, experiences, and preferences. Peoples likes and
dislikes of certain genres can say a lot about them. Rap music is one of our favorite
genres because of the lyrics, beats, and skills.

Cole Wagner 10/20/2014 12:46 PM


Comment [1]: A persons preference in
music can depend on their..

Cole Wagner 10/20/2014 12:46 PM


Comment [2]: A persons likes and dislikes
can say a lot about who that person is

Many people say that all rap music sounds the same, but the members of the
discourse community would disagree. Just like any other genre of music, rappers
show their skills by using clever wordplay and being aware of popular trends that
fans will relate to. What people outside the discourse most likely see in mainstream
rap music is that it can be less emotional and more based on experiences. In order to
understand this point, observe this comparison; Country music will tell a romantic
or heartfelt story over the melodic strums of a guitar while rap music loudly boasts
partying, making money, and being rebellious to authority. Its most likely this lets
have a good time vibe about rap music that draws in members of the discourse. Of
course, this is just a generalization. Members of the discourse know that this isnt
really the whole story. In the eyes of fans, the most relatable rap songs tell stories of
personal struggles and sacrifice.
A vast majority of rap musicians are black. This means that in order to fully
appreciate rap music, there has to be at least a basic understanding of African-
American culture. The best way to explain this is to point out the interesting

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Comment [3]: Include an example of what
you mean

Julie Bortoff
Bryan Crutchfield
Discourse Community Essay

vocabulary used in rap music. Synonyms for money include seemingly unfitting
words such as paper and bread. Words like swag and twerk were also popularized
by rap music. The exclusive language used by rappers is also a reason to appreciate
the genre.
Despite what the general public may think, rap music is very diverse. Within
the genre there are different types of artists. Some have an abrasive and obnoxious
attitude, while others tell introspective and emotional stories. For this reason, rap
music has many listeners. Fans divide and follow the rappers that tell stories that
they can relate to. People from the streets will have an appreciation for street music

Cole Wagner 10/20/2014 12:50 PM


Comment [4]: This sentence sounds really
weird rap music has many lisetners

(which is usually about selling various types of drugs). The similarity in all street
music is the fast tempo and emphasis on bass.
Rap music is very unique because of the lyrics of the songs. The tempo of rap
music is generally faster than most genres, therefore more lyrics are necessary to
equivalent a two minute song played on the radio. While listening to rap music, you
will hear rhyming schemes that are very clever. A lot of rappers write their own
music while some use songwriters to help.

Rappers generally band together to preform concerts for their fans, just like

most artists of other genres. Drake and Lil Wayne, two of the most commonly
known rappers, go on tour together and turn their performance into a competition
where the crowd votes on a winner in the end. This allows the fans to get involved
with the performers and get more into the concert.

Cole Wagner 10/20/2014 12:51 PM


Comment [5]: This wording is really weird

Julie Bortoff
Bryan Crutchfield
Discourse Community Essay


Rap music is a very unique genre of music that has evolved enormously in
the past decade and continues to grow every day. Being part of the rap discourse
community allows people to learn more about rap artists, further educate fans on
rap artists lives, and meet other people who share similar interests. Rap music is
very upbeat and lightens the mood of the listening environment. The beats, lyrics,
and tempo of rap music make it one of a kind.

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