In the generation of 2013, besides African Americans, there’s plenty of ethnic groups who like the genres such as Rap. As an American Hip Hop and R&B music video show set up in a countdown format, the show does provide music from limited cultures. A lot of people think that 106 & Park specifically targets African American’s, however that category is way more diverse than just one race. The show’s top artists such as
Kanye West,
Lil Wayne and
Flo-Rida are hip-hop artist but yet they still make music for many ethnicity interests. To show an example, African American musician Kanye West is considered a hip-hop artist. In 2008 he started making music in a way to appeal a broader audience such as releasing a album, 808s & Heartbreak. From then on, Kanye West changed the stereotype of rap artist having a somewhat thug image to more of a sophisticated style.
Above are photos of Kanye West and Jay-Z upcoming tours that are around the world. This goes to show that hip hop music isn’t just for one range of audience but unlike the ideology, many races other than African Americans are interested and influenced by hip-hop music.
As I stated above, just from the “ideal” of rap artist having a thug trait, some people are uninterested in the show because it displays it. For instance, surveys show there’s a population of black people who don't support 106 & Park just because of the fact that its aired on BET (Black Entertainment Television). The "dominant ideologies" of 106 & Park are basically stereo types. Although the show is showcased and based around African American individuals, there’s a wide range of audience
I think it's great that artists like Kanye West are trying to break the stereotype that rap artists are criminals and thugs. It is a shame however that the show 106&park. is being linked to stereotypes just because it airs on the BET station. Seems a bit racist to me.
ReplyDeleteLove the Kanye reference! Overall you really capture how rap/hip-hop artists are so often labeled thug, that it in a way prevents artists, like Kanye, from evolving and it being accepted by all cultures. I agree with adam, it seems a little racist.
ReplyDeleteI think your ideas are spot on with Kanye changing how people see rap artists, a lot of people do see them all as thugs even though there is varying types.
ReplyDeleteI like how used Kanye as a reference. I never really imagined that music as itself had an "Ideal." It really made me rethink music as a whole.
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