tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204080274406469.post4868017064134271365..comments2023-05-27T01:23:41.984-07:00Comments on Barbaric Poetries: Who's to blame for Narcissism in music and poetry?christopher lirettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995726854485863726noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204080274406469.post-79987409283056416732012-02-11T20:48:14.508-08:002012-02-11T20:48:14.508-08:00It is true that most rappers have lyrics relating ...It is true that most rappers have lyrics relating to themselves and their lives. Some tracks may even be directly from their lives. I feel like the artists do the in order to share something with the people listening, to make a greater connection in a way. Also when you want to share something or write about something don't you usually start off with writing what you know. I feel like rappers write what they know which is their lives and their histories.Naomi Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437988254337246684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204080274406469.post-11436648445115307432012-02-05T20:10:13.349-08:002012-02-05T20:10:13.349-08:00You make a great point, Tia. I agree with you when...You make a great point, Tia. I agree with you when you said that artists want the attention and "love" from their fans. I think that this has a lot to do with the ego's of artists. Walt Whitman acted the same way modern-day rappers do. Common people, like lawyers, doctors, mechanics, do not receive the attention, which is why rappers choose to pursue careers that give them the attention they want. I believe that all artists want the recognition even if they say they are not in it for the money or fame.sohny15https://www.blogger.com/profile/06871125662389034115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204080274406469.post-77109565141726929542012-02-04T17:54:20.575-08:002012-02-04T17:54:20.575-08:00Hey Tia,
I definitely agree that money and fame h...Hey Tia,<br /><br />I definitely agree that money and fame have dominated the rap and hip hop scene. You explained that rappers crave money and power because they're always striving for more attention. The fact that they brag is indicative of two things in my opinion: one, that rappers are in a constant identity battle with other artists and two, bragging and general confidence can be attractive to audiences. I, for one, think it's pretty useless and should be substituted for more lyrical creativity and innovation. Great article and commentary though!<br /><br />GavinGavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796519201457879941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204080274406469.post-34811066281778801172012-02-04T14:57:53.292-08:002012-02-04T14:57:53.292-08:00Tia, I thought this was a super interesting point ...Tia, I thought this was a super interesting point for you to bring up. I often notice the same type of theme, not only in rap music, but in other genres as well as TV, movies, and in our everyday lives. I feel like this could be something super interesting to talk about in class, considering this theme will definitely resurface in other songs we listen to as the semester goes on.<br /><br />I believe that these rappers write about this simply because it is part of their everyday life and experiences. And, most artists draw on their experiences for topics and inspirations. But, I guess the question still remains, why is this theme so prevalent in our society? Where did it come from, and why does it exist?AlexaMinionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18279185320992578831noreply@blogger.com