Since a significant portion of popular music uses controversial lyrics, it often becomes a target of censor advocates. ... Many other bands have been sued over controversial lyrics such as, the Dead Kennedys. ... Wal-mart and K-mart, among others, stopped carrying CDs with explicit lyrics. ... An additional positive aspect would be that a shift in blame might occur in response to "obscene" or graphic lyrics. We would be forced to see music lyrics as a reflection of society, and as a result, deal with the problems being reflected upon. ...

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These lyrics are teaching the children who buy them that guns and degrading women is a way of life (Tucker). ... Music with lyrics, as harsh as these need to be censored, because with the lessons these songs are teaching, the future of our country will be in the hands of "gangsta's." ... They are taking the necessary precautions to protect their children from the harsh lyrics that are found in the CD's with parental advisory labels on them. ... He, like many other political figures, opposes the lyrics in many of today's songs, but unlike others, he is standing up and fightin...

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Ever since the beginning of slavery, African Americans would sing praises and encouragement while working in the fields. During the Civil Rights Movement many black artist and old Negro Spiritual songs became extremely popular during marches. One song that was sung a lot during the Civil Rights Mov...

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Parents and experts argue that rappers and musicians use vulgar, profane, sexually explicit lyrics to target the teenage audience. ... The lyrics of this song are blatantly attacking the governments" right to censor music and the parents who fight for it. The lyrics are as follows: Banned in the USA Government of the people For the people By the people [News reporter]: Earlier today in Broward County, appalling court judges upheld the previous ruling To ban the sale of Miami rap group the 2 Live Crew's double-platinum album, "Nasty As They Wanna Be," in Broward County. ...

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More importantly, there are lyrics of the song, such as sally ride, that became popular in the headlines of newspapers in the year 1983. ... Further, Lou Reed featured the lyrics of the song during his release of the first album in the year 1974. Other songs such as children songs like "sally the camel" also featured some of the song's lyrics. ...

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The lyrics often reflect the values of Christian life. ... The shift to the commercial side came with artists like Aretha-Franklin, Sam-Cooke, Ray-Charles, James-Brown, and Marvin-Gaye and embodied the Gospel by secular, sensual and erotic lyrics. ... The choirs are quite numerous; the lyrics are accompanied by claps and a rhythmic motion by the choristers. ...

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His lyrics talked about new ideas in a new way to a new audience. ... His easy-going folk music with incredible lyrics was altered when he decided to go completely electric and escape the folk route. ...

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Around 35 years ago, a generation had begun which brought forth a new sense of culture to society. The United States had moved from World War II and was beginning to rebuild a sense of "Americana." Fast cars, rock and roll, and free spirits were running wild. Being a product of the 80's, I cannot...

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Over time trends have come and gone. Some have remained more time than others, while some have come back many years after their demise. Those that have come back have done the trend cycle, and are called the real trends. Real trends are those that not only have survived opposition at ...

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THE EVOLUTION OF RAP MUSIC IN THE UNITED STATES Some people feel that Rap is not music or art and neglect the fact that hip-hop has become a flourishing culture. To study American Rap Music, we must first look at the Hip-hop culture. Hip-hop's four components, Graffiti art, MCing, DJing, and...

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Theme For this concert, I want to focus on Asian music in American culture. Many people consider Asian music as something that is not included in American music or something that will never be put into any mainstream America music genre. This stereotype may result from the fact that Asian American...

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Music censorship is defined as any discriminatory act that advocates or allows suppression, control, or banning of music or music related works against the wishes of its creator or intended audience.(Nuzum 7) Studies in elementary schools, high schools, and universities have shown that music has li...

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You can examine representations of women in sexualizing and objectified manner in the media including commercials, television programs, movies, music lyrics and videos, magazines, advertising, video games, and Internet sites where women are revealed wearing provocative cloths, and posing in ways that emphasize their body parts and sexual readiness. ...

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