Popular Music Final Project Critical Playlist

Popular Music Final Project Critical Playlist

Introduction

Music is a universal artwork that can influence anyone, regardless of location, race, and ethnicity. Just like poems and other works of literature, music serves to express ideas, comfort, criticism, or exalt some activities, phenomena, or personalities. Thus, music is a kind of communication made by an individual of the band to the world. Various artists have always yearned to gain the glory of being the best, but despite the choices and preferences of the listeners, the composition may be ambiguous. Ambiguity means that listeners will have to struggle to depict the exact message. The love for the hip hops music escalates my love for Kanye West. Indeed, Kanye West has been for inspiration in the field of hip hop music. The paper will entail the discussion of popular music, particularly, from Kanye West, as a communicative medium.

Kanye West and his Success in Hip hop

Father Stretch My Hands Part 1 

Music can be used to express the position of a person through serving as an ‘honesty signal.’ Since his 2004, Kanye West did not only aim at showing out his capabilities but also expressing what he knows to the world. Most of the people have to secure the bestselling magazines to publish their biographies to gain fame and amplify their presence. However, music can also serve to show the position a person holds in terms of opinion and moral stands (Bradley, 2014). In 2016, Kanye West broke the record-making viral some that most of the people borrowed quotes worldwide. The song Father stretch my hands part 1 had the famous quotes ‘If young Metro don’t trust ya we gon’ shoot you.

‘ The quote, used in the songs of Metro Boomin, was a coincidence in the production of ‘Right Now.’ The words were utterances of Future and Metro esteemed. The inclusion of the words meant the intimacy all career friendship that Kanye had with Metro. Thus if ‘you’ failed to appease Metro, then you were useless. Communication made in the song can be understood in various ways (Coffey, 2016). Firstly, the manner he presents himself as an energetic young man who is in pursuit of the goals shows the enthusiasm he has in the field. Thus, he can serve as a motivation for every other artist to be confident and always love what one is doing. Through his presentations, Kanye has also shown that he is not a typical street rapper. The choice of beats, dancing, and the edition of the video shows the exact character of Kanye West – he represents what he perceives to be appropriate.

Only One

Music can be to express the social aspects and dedication towards the loved ones. The world is full of dark areas that can make anyone feel isolated or discouraged. The world can despise you due to the remarkable progress you may be making and also on the shortcoming you may be having. Kanye West experienced the same. However, the fates did not cost him sleep. Instead, he took time to acknowledge the presence of the ‘Only One’ who cherished with him in the worst or the best. The song ‘Only One’ released in 2015 meant to confirm that we surely cannot exist in our islands. Kanye, through the song, exemplified the essence of people who helps us to afford the smile (Bradley, 2014). The song, which he sang with Paul McCartney, praised the daughter and the female siblings and offspring each one may be having, who brings a smile to the face. Communication overcomes the individuality and encourages joining hands in outdoing the environmental threats and the resources scarcity (Coffey, 2016). Thus, the song promotes social development from the context of family growing outwards. The role of songs in social progress is significant. Whenever an occasion is prepared, a particular song can fit the context. In the cultural practices of various communities, various events had some dedicated songs. The ability to sing a song with particularity shows the acknowledgment of Kanye West that songs are part of the culture. Indeed, songs fabricate each bit of human life. Therefore, through the song ‘Only One,‘ Kanye has exemplified the connection between culture and songs.

Homecoming

Songs can be used to share to endorse a person, place, or ideology. Music is part of communication and, by definition, is the sharing of information between one more party. The song ‘Homecoming ‘ perfectly match the intended purpose and such description. Composing a song comes from stored knowledge, interest, taste and preference, and the wishes. Some of the events require to be marked as the turning points, and this can be accomplished through song. A person may feel the impact of the environment he or she lives in and thus express his or her ideas towards it. The city and geographical location that on grows up in defines the character and the perception one have towards various aspects of life. Most of the renowned people who grew up in harsh conditions give credit to the environment as it made them hardy, as they say (Bradley, 2014). The song ‘Homecoming,’ which hailed the praise of Chicago, made it be the best in the United Kingdom songs of that year. How we express our feelings, and the determination can be boosted by making the ideas and emotions melodious through songs. The dedication one makes through singing shows the interest and the acknowledgment he may have towards the area, phenomenon, or personality. Thus, the song ‘Homecoming,‘ achieved its purpose of acknowledging that the city had an impact in the life of Kanye. Evidence of the achievement is through the recognition the song got from the experts of analyzing, thus, being chosen among the top ten playlists in the United Kingdom.

Otis

The support and willingness to help can be exemplified through song. The common support shown through the songs is the political affiliations. There are songs that are dedicated to bringing revolts, while others can be assigned to mobilize people towards a particular activity. Equally, the personal or career relationship can be achieved through the references given to other people’s works. The song ‘Otis‘ was a dedication of the sampling made by Kanye and Jay Z from the Otis Redding sample. The endorsement portrays the act of cooperation and unity. Despite the few bragging in the song, the message has been sent through their actions. Thus, the song is a walking action that screams quietly but effectively. Kanye has been able to show the benefit of unity among the artists. The use of quotes from another artist confirms that he appreciates the particular work and efforts of fellow musicians (Coffey, 2016). Among the nonverbal way of showing a caring personality are listening, encouraging, congratulating, and being helpful. Kanye showed these traits by quoting the work of a fellow musician while he could rely on his own words or phrases (Bradley, 2014). For the success of the music industries, each of the members should be of help to the other. Thus, the action of Kanye, in the production of ‘Otis,‘ was a gesture for unity and harmony necessary in the industry. However, in order to understand the gestures, the viewer should be attention to the portrayed relationship and the motive. In all the consideration, Kanye had a good motive in so doing.

Good Life

Music can be used to mark the evolution in various fields. The evolution of popular music has gained objection and focus from many philosophers. In most scenario, music has been seen as the battle which lives only the fittest. The grudges arise due to the individualism of the artists where each wishes to earn the awards of excellence. The entertainment market and the music industry, at large, have changed, and new trends are being implemented (Bradley, 2014). In the current days, the musicians also show unity between various nations, races, and ethnicity to support and embrace humanity. The activities also help in developing union and cohesion between the countries as the fans of different artists mingle to celebrate their favorite artists. Through the song ‘Good Life,‘ Kanye showed the willingness and participation in embracing the emerging trends rather than beefing up with the changes as most of the hip hop men did. The show of embracing the changes did not only serve to show the character of Kanye but also to preach to other people whom the music reaches have a new perception of changes (Bradley, 2014). Due to the presentation made, the song won the year’s award of Year Granny. The recognition came after the brave action of daring to be different. Thus, the dominating character of Kanye is not relying on the view of people but the set goal. It is a challenge to every musician that songs can be used to communicate the ideas and the willingness to support the wellbeing of fellow artists and fans. This manner of communication is very effective in that the message made will reach many people at a go.

Hey Mama

The feelings can be expressed through the presentation of the response one has towards a particular fate. The feeling of depression that one feels after the loss of a close person can cost him or her the moods. However, the songs can be used to release the feeling and serve to comfort or encourage people who may be in a similar situation. Songs have a psychological impact on the soul and the hearts of the participants. Songs bring not only comfort but also the refreshing of the soul (Coffey, 2016). The way Kanye used the music to express the appreciation he has to the care provided her late mother shows the effectiveness of music in releasing the mental depression. After he lost his mother, Kanye West set a legacy of scripting a song to influence the entire generation of nondenominational music makers. The song was a comforting one from the loss and the dissolution of a relationship. Music can be used to portray the character of a person. Equally, the song can be used to comfort and encourage and insert feelings to the audience. The song ‘Hey Mama,‘ which Kanye used to close the show with, was praised for being soft, simmering deep cut that dictated a new meaning to the life of Kanye after losing her mother in 2007 (Bradley, 2014). The passion and willingness to sing should be accompanied by the creativeness not only to express the feelings but in a more concise and unexaggerated way. The music can be used to share not only the life story but also the lesson learned from various phases of life (Coffey, 2016). Thus, Kanye West can be referred to as a courageous, creative, loving and embracing changes, and accommodative person.

Conclusion

In conclusion, music has is a method of communication. The appropriate and accurate choice of words and the features of the music can be used to make the communication means. Various singers use songs to pass clear messages; however, the featuring presented may be used to explain their character and motives. Kanye West has been a successful hip hop singer who has inserted a meaning in most of his many songs. An evident purpose serves as a lesson to the audience and the colleagues. Therefore, his attribute in music makes his music to be among the popular messages.