let's be realistic...

Today in class we watched four different rap music videos. I was in the group that analyzed "Racks" by YC. Before class I had only heard of the song from my sister, and never actually listened to it. After listening to the song I realized that it’s more than just the rapper saying "racks" 500 times; it is about materialism. Money, cars, women and other things listed in the song are materials that YC portrays as things everyone should have. This ideology that YC is representing is not something that everyone can afford. Not everyone can have racks on racks on racks of money or nice expensive cars. The song Corners by Common was more realistic. It explained Commons life growing up in Chicago with different struggles that came his way. This ideology, the meaning that defines or explains the world, shows that life brings struggles and hardship. But like Common, this song shows that anyone can make a name for them self and become someone famous if they work hard, no matter where they come from. I’ve realized after watching these videos that I need to start listening to songs and not just saying, "oh this was a great song!” Instead I should try to understand the message the artists are trying to give. Just like the song Countdown by Beyonce. Actually interpreting the lyrics instead of just listening to them made me realize how creative the song really is.