1. I Get Up - J. Cole : When analyzing how I got here at IU I had to first ask myself why I wanted to leave the situation I was in before this. In the opening of this song Jermaine goes into a basic overview of how his day is typically laid out. From this lay out you get an understanding that he is in a position that is unpleasant, however it’s avoidable. This picture he paints is similar to my situation in numerous ways.
The hook in this song speaks of Cole looking to a brighter future with countless obstacles in his path. Growing up I had the same mentality that my present situation is filled with wrong turns, however my future is completely created by my actions. In the second verse of this song Cole goes into spiel about his potential, basically creating the image that he’s too good for his situation. Throughout my time in the area I grew up in I knew I was meant for more.
In the final verse Jermaine has ascended passed his obstacles of the previous day. Cole has not only won the battle against poverty he also speaks of how he will implant these lessons into his sons so that the future may thrive. Since being accepted to IU I have found myself in a moment of triumph over my past, but it won’t stop here i’ll pass these lessons to generations to come.
2. One Mic - Nas : Who am I? As a person I feel as though I can be defined by what I hold most dear, which is my voice, and my music. In this song Nas actively defines a scenario in which survival is ultimately unattainable, but Nas does not take no for answer he fights back. Nas utilizes Music to combat day to day obstacles, and overall create the person he wants to be identified as. As a person I’d rather not show a person who I am. I’d rather tell you without telling you.
3. Sickology 101 - Tech N9ne : I identify my music in a variety of ways seeing as though art has a very versatile nature. Although the content of this song is irrelevant to the way in which I identify my music, it is the literal the way in which I identify my music. In “Sickology 101” Tech & his featured artist all had verses that could be used as teaching methods for certain styles of creative expression. Personally I identify my music as a teacher, and a teaching method.
4. Real - Kendrick Lamar : My typical playlist can depict me in numerous ways whether it’d be funny, or stern I feel as though I am never more serious than when music is incorporated. In this song Kendrick lists the natural distraction that often come about in life. Lamar goes on to say how even though he has attained all these ostentatious possessions, and attracted more attention than some will ever get in their life none of that makes him real. The trait the outlines how real Kendrick tends to be is his music.
It's apparent how much you aspire to REALLY make something of yourself. You have a very clear vision of where you want to go and what you want to do. You're clearly quite insightful and it's easy to see that you're not going to let anything or anyone stop you. I understand your point of view on all of these songs. I think it's really great that you're using this music to fuel you and keep you going.
ReplyDeleteFirst I'd like to say that I promptly added Sickology 101 to my Spotify playlist. I like how you said that your music is a teaching method, and I feel like your story of how you rose to where you are now and where you are headed could inspire many to realize their personal potential for achievement and eventual success.
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