The Power of Words The use of profanity has been a part of the Hip-Hop scene since its beginning. The free use of such language… Read More »The Power of Words – Do words such as ‘nigga’ or ‘Bitches’ really still hold the power they use to?
Two weeks ago I threw out an idea of what constituted good poetry. Is it necessary to employ certain rhyme patterns, meter, or syllable patterns? No, not at all. One can easily write a poem in a free verse format and still create the necessary imagery to make an impact, though even free verse will often take on a natural flow of its own. Despite this, the arguments for strict rhyme and meter remain prevalent with more than just a few people.
It’s hard to argue against the effectiveness of lyrical patterns. They’re catchy, pleasant to the ears, even Read More »Special Delivery – Does it really need to rhyme and what exactly is a meter?
Music is often considered as the highest form of expression, with this in mind it is fair to argue that the censorship of music contradicts this worldwide view of the importance of music. Censorship in our favourite forms of entertainment has been synonymous in things such as TV programmes and films. So of course when it comes to music, censorship should be expected. Shouldn’t it?
First of all it is important to know the powers at be in regards to Read More »Silence Is Golden – Why do they censor our music?