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WOKE RAPPER

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WOKE RAPPER

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  1. We are all inspired in different ways, and one of the most common ways people express themselves is through music. In today’s chaotic society, we are all exposed to mind-boggling social and political situations, therefore releasing ourselves into the world of music can motivate and encourage us to embrace our beliefs and broaden our overall views. At the end of this article we will recommend an authentic lyrical rapper that delivers a steady dose of thought-provoking social commentary through his music. Political hip hop is often called rap that's politically themed, or hip-hop music that features political lyrics. Political hip hop began as a way to turn rap music into an act of social and political action and as a form of socially and politically inspired music. The use of rap as a political instrument has been prevalent during the rise of the punk and hardcore movement in the 1960's, although the political nature of these genres is generally unknown to most people. There are many examples of political rap songs in today's music scene and they range from those songs that feature the words "vote for X" to those that feature lyrics such as "Free education for all!" In recent years, the use of political hip hop has become more popular. This is perhaps due to the election of President Obama; whose campaign included his personal endorsement of some of the most popular political topics of the day. Additionally, the use of political music, including political rap, by rap artists such as Eminem and 50 Cent has increased dramatically over recent years. The use of political rap has become a controversial issue since the release of controversial rap songs by rappers who claim to be politically inspired. Some of these politically inspired rappers have made statements that have been offensive to many people, and other artists have made statements that have been deemed inappropriate and offensive by some people. Recently, some of the most well-known political rap artists have made statements regarding the controversy and some artists have responded by releasing albums lyrical rapper that have been widely criticized. It is difficult to draw a clear line between political rap and political hip hop. The use of words such as "free speech," "freedom of speech," and "freedom of the press" in political rap songs can be confusing. The definition of these terms may vary depending on the point of view held by those making the argument, which is why it is important to listen carefully when considering any argument concerning the matter of political rap and hip-hop. Regardless of whether political rap or hip-hop is considered to be political, it does have some common characteristics. Both types of rap can feature songs that contain powerful social and political themes. They may also feature lyrics that discuss controversial social issues, such as those that talk about the Iraq war, the war on drugs, racism, and the war on terror. Some people who oppose these issues and others who support them may claim that political rap and hip-hop are simply political tools for political gain, and therefore a form of advertising. We highly recommend you check out the music of Abel Meri, an Ethiopian-American rapper and songwriter that has an extraordinary talent of not writing down his own lyrics and recording when and wherever inspiration strikes. Abel is inspired by political and racial injustice and pours his heart and soul into his music. So, please check him out at http://abelmeri.com today to check out some of his fantastic music!

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