Hip Hop culture effect on the world?
Posted by: dance123 on: December 23, 2008
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What effect has Hip Hop culture had on the world? It’s powerful influences has effected all of us in some way I suppose – especially with some of our youths behavior; or the clothes they wear – with the those baggy pants hanging off their butts; or those cool flexible break dance and popping moves we like to watch; or their hip hop music played more and more on tv and in movies; or song selections we listen to on our ipods and MP3 players and it’s all good if that’s what you’re into; but OMG! Those musical ring tones that are just too loud where everyone, and their next door neighbor are forced to listen too; drive you crazy. Some people just don’t care about invading other peoples space when they take their time about answer their cellphones probably thinking it’s cool or sounds good to everyone else. I think its a bit rude especially when you’re sitting in the library, and that happens. For goodness sake it’s a Library, put the thing on vibrate. Even worst than that is when the person answers and talk so loud they almost wake the dead everyone can hear the conversation… people sneak peeps, and the Librarian has to come over and remind them they are in a Library. Wow, get a clue people.
Hip Hop’s popularity has grown world wide, and probably can be credited for bringing all races closer together some ways. I wonder did Beatlemania have the same broad powerful effects on dance, dress, social behaviors as Hip Hop now does in America and around the world?
Hip hop book wish list:
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Happy New Year 2009
Posted by: dance123 on: January 1, 2009
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Have fun, don’t drink too much. Drive safe, and watch out for the other guy. Hope all your dreams come true in 2009. PEACE.
Today
Posted by: dance123 on: December 29, 2008
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Today, I’ll surf around my wordpress community to get a better feel. There’s a lot of interesting people out there with a lot to share. Sometimes it’s good to just step outside yourself and see what in the world.
Other Types of Dances
Posted by: dance123 on: December 29, 2008
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I’ve started my blog off focusing on Hip Hop. I’m also interested in other styles of dance; so as time continue I turn my focus to some of my favorites like Latin, Belly, and Step dance. I admit lately I’ve done more watching them on TV than practicing, but I’m optimistic and have high hopes of learning them. Well, at least the Latin, and Belly dance. Step dance is really very beautiful; but I don’t have the balance to dance on my toes, and I would also look pretty silly too. Hmm, nah!
Wyclef Jean
Posted by: dance123 on: December 27, 2008
Wyclef Jean
Scott Pelley, from 60 Minutes did a special report on Wyclef Jean, which aired January 11, 2009. Did you catch it or see the video? If not here’s a link to the article “Wyclef Jean’s Hope for Haiti.” It is always a deep pleasure to my heart when I hear about gifted and talented people using their musical talents in a positive light, especially anyone who’s black from the Hip hop world.
Scott Pelley said, “Wyclef is a Grammy Award winning multimillionaire…” He gives hope to millions in Haiti through “Yele,” a charity he began with his own money “25 million dollars“. He is currently supported by donations. Not nearly enough but a start and added ray of hope for Hatti.
Pelley said basically the world is tired of Haiti and it’s a failed project, because so money has been poured into to Hatti, but if on a comparison with how much we have given other countries, I doubt that the amount given to Hatti would equal not even close.
As Wyclef and Pelley travelled down the streets of Haiti the people came out to greet and touch Wyclef. Pelley described it best when saying “they acted as if he[Wyclef] was their only hope…” One young man placed Wyclef’s hand on top of his head he seemed as if he was being blessed. Wyclef’s presences seem to give them a ray of hope when he visits.
Wyclef and his family made it out of Haiti, and they came to America. He became a successful Hip Hop Rap Artist. He never forgot from where he came, and now uses his personal wealth to give back to his people, struggling to keep put Hatti on the table so the world will not to forget her.
Since the creation of his charity he fights for the upliftment of his people. Pelley wanted to know about name “Yele” and why he chose this term? Wyclef said, “Yele” is a Haitian term for yell… He said he chose “Yele, so the world would hear us. Wow! it’s very sad.
Source:
1. Info. facts from Scott Pelley’s 60 Minutes report on Wyclef Jean aired on January 11, 2009; to learn more visit: Wyclef Jean’s Hope for Haiti.
2. To Learn more about YeleHaiti and Haiti’s condition visit: YeleHaiti.org
3. For Wyclef Jean Music click here: Wyclef Jean Music.
What effect has Hip Hop had on your family?
Posted by: dance123 on: December 23, 2008
My daughter seem to be captivated by the Hip Hop music, and the wearing of tight clothes. My son being the more conservative thinker only dresses Hip Hop, because he feels girls are more impressed or attracted to guys who dressed as such. Hip Hop is here to stay no problem – it has it’s plus and minus like everything else. Myself, I’m a bit more conservative probably because I came up during a different time. Sometimes I’m a little more conservative than I like to be. When it comes to music I like all types; but not all music pleases me especially if it doesn’t move me. Some music that makes you want to get up and dance; some covers you like a warm blanket; or seem to touches my inner soul. One of the problems I have with Hip Hop music is it’s language – not usually the beat! The beat is usually very cool, but the language? The cursing, and raw sexual content does more damage than any good! The vulger language, and raw sexual content turns me off, and makes me lose a respect for the artist for selling out. It’s just not necessary to get your point across. I know some people argue and say “ah well, its necessary because that’s the audience they are trying to reach.” Well maybe, but they’re reaching more than just that particular audience. What about children? Then some will say, “well it’s the parents responsibility not to let the children hear it or their responsibility to keep it away from them.” True up to a point, because you can’t protect your childern every moment all of the time. What about when they go outside they hear it outside all the time. People don’t have speech their minds without a guard over their mouth with no requards for whomever.
It’s effect on the family, and society seem more and more negative as if by some special design.
Welcome World :)
Posted by: dance123 on: December 22, 2008
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Dance123 Word up! is not about teaching you how to dance, but you’ll certainly be able to grab a few moves from all the cool videos.
To start things off on the right foot check out this first video. It’s a definite must see! If you’ve seen it already– it’s okay see it again its worth it, because these guys are on top of their game. Word up!
Video 1: “Ronnie vs. Junior – Red Bull BC One 2005 – High Quality“
Description: A break dance competition at the “Quarter Finals: Ronnie(USA) vs. Junior(France)….”-2
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1. Video Ronnie vs. Junior – Red Bull BC One 2005 – High Quality and description courtesy of YouTube.com and Slider821.
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