Since its explosion onto the music scene, rap music took the industry by storm and became a huge part of the hip hop culture. It continues to be one of the most popular genres of music, crossing over to different cultures and influencing different generations through its lyrical content and beats.
History
According to the Allmusic website, rap music was born in the mid-1970s in New York’s South Bronx and has showcased huge success since then, bringing forth many rappers who have climbed the musical charts 12. Public Enemy, Heavy D, MC Lyte, Run DMC, LL Cool Jay, Eminem and Jay-Z are just a few of the old school and new school rap artists who have contributed to the industry since rap’s creation.
Types
Rap music has versatile styles depending on the lyrical content and the geographic location of the artist. The content can range from sex, drugs, race, religion, social issues, partying, crime, love and loss. Rap is often recognizable by the location, which plays a huge part in the beats and rhythm of the music, whether it’s East Coast, West Coast, Midwest or Southern hip hop. There is also Christian rap, gangsta rap and reggaeton (a mixture of reggae and rap).
Pros
Rap music is a freedom of expression. Its lyrical content flows like poetry and often tells a story. It gives people a chance to see life through the eyes of someone else.
Cons
Rap music is known for its explicit lyrical content and is often seen as derogatory toward women. Parents will find a parental advisory warning label on a majority of the albums. Some may find the lyrics to be shallow and meaningless.
Misconceptions
People may only see rap as part of the African American culture; however, white rappers have stepped onto the music scene and impacted the industry over time, thus crossing cultural barriers. These rappers include Cypress Hill, Beastie Boys, 3rd Bass, Asher Roth and Eminem.
Considerations
Not all rap music is negative. For more positive messages, check out rap artists such as Lupe Fiasco, Mos Def and Talib Kweli. An increasing number of Christian rap artists, such as Cross Movement, are focused on delivering positive messages. Purchase your rap CDs from Wal-Mart, which only sells the clean, edited versions.
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8 Ways to Be an Adult
- Don't be a jerk. Kids are allowed to react, throw peas at the wall, and have temper tantrums. ...
- Take full responsibility for where you're at in your life. ...
- Love hard and responsibly. ...
- Stop lying. ...
- Check your ego. ...
- Call people back. ...
- Take care of your own stuff. ...
- Be grateful.
Learn to set boundaries and take care of yourself and others. Respect others: Learn to appreciate other people's perspectives and treat everyone respectfully. Maintain a routine: Build a stable, healthy routine that involves work or school, exercise, a healthy diet, and creative or active hobbies.
How do you realize you're an adult? ›
The moment we feel like we are adulting is different for everyone. Some people start feeling like adults when they have to buy their own clothes, take care of themselves, or make decisions themselves. Others feel it when they go to university and have more freedom, like not needing to ask for permission to go out.
How to win at adulting? ›
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- Tip 1: Clean Your Home Regularly. ...
- Tip 2: Learn To Do Minor Home Repairs. ...
- Tip 3: Learn Laundry and Mending Skills. ...
- Tip 4: Learn To Cook. ...
- Tip 5: Set At Least 30 Minutes Daily For Exercise. ...
- Tip 6: Schedule Annual Doctors Appointments. ...
- Tip 7: Create A Budget. ...
- Tip 8: Save For At Least 3-6 Months Of Your Monthly Expenses.
What stage of adult development are you at?
- Stage 1 – Impulsive Mind (early childhood)
- Stage 2 – Imperial Mind (adolescence, 6% of adults)
- Stage 3 – Socialised Mind (58% of adults)
- Stage 4 – Self-Authoring Mind (35% of adults)
- Stage 5 – Self-transforming Mind (1% of adults)
Most countries set the age of majority at 18, but some jurisdictions have a higher age and others lower. The word majority here refers to having greater years and being of full age as opposed to minority, the state of being a minor. The law in a given jurisdiction may not actually use the term "age of majority".
How to look matured? ›
There are a few things you can do to project a more mature appearance:
- Avoid childish hair styles like pigtails, braids, or ringlets. Blow dried hair (with a nice haircut) is a pretty, older style.
- Wear makeup. Eyeliner adds age in an attractive way, just don't overdo it. ...
- Project confidence. ...
- Embrace it.
Signs of emotional childishness include emotional escalations, blaming, lies, and name-calling. Someone who is emotionally childish may also have poor impulse control, need to be the center of attention, or engage in bullying.
Why does adulthood feel so hard? ›
One of the biggest struggles of adulting is the tremendous amount of responsibility that comes with it. As adults, we must maintain our own households, pay bills, take care of families, nurture our friendships, and grow professionally.
What makes you a real adult? ›
These characteristics included a list of 'markers of adulthood' that researchers have compiled previously, such as being married, being a parent, and reaching the legal age, as well as more psychological ones such as 'accepting responsibility for the consequences of my actions' and 'deciding on my beliefs and values ...
The legal age is set by state law and can differ from state to state. However, almost all states set the base legal age as 18 years old. This is the age at which a person gains control over their own actions and affairs and becomes responsible for the decisions they make.
When am I really an adult? ›
Most countries recognize 18 as the start of adulthood by granting various freedoms and privileges. Yet there's no exact age or moment in development that we can point to as having reached full maturity.
What is the hardest part of adulting? ›
- “What's the hardest part of Adulting? ...
- Being responsible all the time for yourself and your safety. ...
- “… ...
- Personal answers, here.
- 1) Earning money and paying the bills (rent, electric, water, phone, internet, taxes, etc).
- 2) Staying safe, fit, and healthy and finding time to keep in shape.
Adulting 101: 5 tips for surviving adulthood
- Have a regular source of income. "Get a job." Yes, I just aged myself by more than a few years. ...
- Budgeting. Spreadsheets, calculators and financial apps, oh my. ...
- Make managing your money easy. ...
- Protecting yourself and your stuff. ...
- Planning for your future with healthy habits.
Adulting 101: How to prepare for the future
- Know the difference between a career and a job. ...
- Follow the golden rule. ...
- Clean up your online presence. ...
- Manage your money. ...
- Plan for the future. ...
- Don't be too hard on yourself.
The three things that mean you're a proper adult
- Taking responsibility for yourself. ...
- Making independent decisions. ...
- Financial independence.
Active versus Passive: Adults are proactive and self-assertive, rather than passive and dependent. They don't feel victimized by life or complain or dump their problems onto other people. Instead, they face their problems or challenges directly and work out solutions rather than depending on others for direction.
What age does true adulthood start? ›
Age 18: Legally an adult
Teenagers get more rights as they get older – for example, they can begin doing “light work” part-time from the age of 13 or 14 (depending on which part of the UK they live in). From the age of 16 they are legally able to consent to sexual activity, and from 17 they can start driving.
What are the rules for adults? ›
Here are 10 etiquette rules that everyone should master:
- Use proper greetings. Always greet people with a smile and a hello. ...
- Say “please” and “thank you” ...
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- Be mindful of your language. ...
- Respect personal space. ...
- Dress appropriately. ...
- Be a good listener. ...
- Put your phone away.
