Essays on 8 Mile

Rap has entered the history of American art over a century ago. The people who have laid the foundations for rap as we know it today were the two big ethnical groups of the American society: African Americans and people from the Caribbean Islands. Folk artists of the mentioned origins were telling rhymed stories with the accompaniment of rhythmic music (drums and sparse instrumentation). This music already existed years before hip-hop was developed and became popular. Rapping is actually reading or chanting of rhythmic lyrics that were designed to set a beat. Many specialists are of the opinion that ...

Marshall Bruce Mathews, best known by his stage name Eminem, is American rapper born in the year 1972, October 17. He is also a songwriter, actor, and a record producer. He is a member of a group named D12. He is the best-selling artist in the 2000's in the United States. He was ranked 82nd by stone magazine on the list of the greatest musicians of all times. He was also declared "The King of Hip Hop" by the same magazine (Nelson, Debbie & Annette). The album that was declared as one of the best in the United States was named "Curtain Call: ...

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Many rappers commend Eminem for his clear pronunciation, complex rhyming style, and the very good word playing skill. In the music industry, he was labeled as the most successful white rapper due to his awards and music sales. Eminem has also been subjected to many debates weather he has a positive or negative influence for the issues of gender, race and class. Many politicians and other celebrities also despised him because of his violent words, corruption of youth, misogyny, homophobia and other allegations. However, there are also critics that value his influence and contributions to the world of Hip Hop. ...