Essays on Music

Comparisons of the Promotion of Music Artist for 1960s the Beatles and 2000s Maroon 5  

In the fiercely competitive world of radio, the hard truth is being good isn’t good enough. To gain a competitive advantage in reality, musicians need to promote their music. Music marketing is that key piece to the puzzle many musicians should put into the effort....

The Influence of Eminem’s Life Experiences on His Music

To say that Marshall Mathers, otherwise known as Eminem, has lived a difficult life is a bit of an understatement. Though many of his experiences might shock those who read his poetry or listen to his music, he believes that people are united by their...

How the Beatles Began a Revolution

The Beatles were a British rock band who brought a new style to the teenagers of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. They made a lasting impression and changed the world forever when they formed their group in 1957. They impacted the music industry, influenced...

Ella Fitzgerald and Her Influence on the Generation of Jazz

A Negative Assumption Associated with Rap Music in Society

When it comes to “rap music”, many associate it with a number of negative connotation. These negative aspects range from the use of expletives, discriminatory language, and even the promotion of illegal activity. Rap and the culture of hip-hop is a complex art filled with...

The Changes in Rap Music Over the History

In the light of this new age of rap, there have been many discussions on how the ideas and topics discussed in rap have changed over the history of the genre. All aspects of rap have changed drastically throughout the history of the genre. From...

Stravinsky’s Creation Myth

“I had a fleeting vision which came to me as a complete surprise. . . I saw in imagination a solemn pagan rite. ” — Stravinsky in Chronicle of My Life, 1936 There is irony in the persisting mythology surrounding Stravinsky’s violent and elemental ballet,...

A Report on Jazz Music Genre

Jazz music is a genre developed from roots in blues and ragtime. It originated in the Southern, United States during the late 19th century, and early 20th. There are many wonderful jazz artists such as the famous Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Jazz consists of...

Defining the Connection Between Rap Music and Criminality

In this essay I am going to critically evaluate the relationship between rap music and criminality, a link that has gained much notoriety and has become a controversial topic of debate in recent times. Rap music, formally known as ‘Hip Hop’, is a musical genre...