Examples of Rap songs Flashcards
What is a song example that’s modern rap
Not Afraid-Eminem
What instruments are featured in Not Afraid
synth, synthesised drumkit, and organ
Are the dynamics more or less in Not Afraid
More dynamics in rap and lyrics, rather than instruments
Perspective in Not Afraid
One perspective about his experiences instead of general experiences
Musical changes in Not Afraid
Constant change in pitch: more melodic, contour to rap
What is a song example that’s Early rap
Rappers Delight- Sugar-Hill Gang
Rappers Delight characteristics
very prominent, non-changing bass line- repetitive ostinato, no break/chorus, disco, drumming style
What is a song example that’s a Rock Rap
Walk this way (modified)- Run D.M.C.
Walk this way characteristics
sampling, looping, scratching, distorted heavy guitar, grungy rock drumming style, very different emphasis- definite structure; verse-chorus form, aggressive rap
What is MC hammer a rapper of?
The dark ages of rap
Dark ages of rap years
late 90s- early 200s
What did MC hammer focus on?
Focused on themes like happiness. One of the first Afro- Americans to hit the charts
Lin Manuel Miranda composed
In the heights (2005)
Hamilton (2015)