Fricky Fricky Fresh

I don't think fricky is even a word. And that proves my point exactly about this type of music...Rap. It breaks the rules and does whatever it wants. I don't think there's a limit to the possibilities as I'm sure every day there are people layin' down beats and breakin' out some rhyme. That is creativity right there.

Definition:
spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics. can be broken down into different components such as content, flow, and delivery. it is a primary ingredient in hip hop and reggae music.

So there you have it.

Rap has become an important part of today's culture but is not always the most appropriate art you can find.  But let us take a short blast to the past to when it all started: the 1970's. One of the first is Rapper's Delight by The Sugarhill Gang.

Not really sure what happened in the 80's but it came in strong in the 90's with Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Ice Ice Baby

And today it's everywhere. But a few highlighted artists are Lil' Wayne, Jay Z, Kanye West, and Eminem. Although I don't recommend listening to all of their music, there are some clean versions or other songs that can give you a taste of how rap music has evolved today. 

Many people often think of rap artists as being African American which is true, especially given that it started during block parties in the Bronx, but there are many white rappers as well. Which shows that our society has become more integrated and that things which may be signature to a certain culture, have become universal. 

Rap is definitely not my favorite genre of music but I thought it was important to address because it is a major part of our society and has become a focus of popular music today. I also think it's important to appreciate or recognize all types of music in regards to their creativity regardless of whether you spend your time listening to it or not.