Essay Topics – Choose ONECompare and contrast the [economic, cultural] viability of live bands to electronicbased music starting in the 80’s. * Ex. Analog vs. digital, computers vs. humanreasoning, etc. (must still relate to central CBUM topic)*OrCompare and contrast musicality/production of the past w/ current trends inproduction (be specific regarding bands, band leaders/producers and song titles)• Does predictability sale?• Does sound quality sell?• Do stereotypes sell?OrShould we realistically expect solutions to complex world problems from teensand twenty-something rappers and musician of today?OrAs for the future of rap, are performers still able to authentically rap about the’hood, when some of the conditions that created rap have changed?(Ex. Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and others have become multimillionaires)OrCan hip-hop be viewed as a global-learning-experience?• If so, how/why?• If not, why not?• Is the “commercialization” of hip-hop a positive or negative phenomenon?• Is hip-hop, as an art form, separate from the industry of hip hop?Essay Criteria:Quality of Writing/LengthTopics need examples and/or thorough explanations; proofed and edited by YOUClarity of Subject-(Is It Understandable?)Intent of Paper-(Preparation; Integrity; Plagiarized or Not? Inspired thought or Uninspired?)1. Writing must be focused on chosen topic and based on facts, not personalopinion.2. The “cut and paste” effect will have a negative impact on the final score of theessay.(Abstract your “wiki” research into a unique statement; it’s not that difficult to do;and it reinforces the material)3. Spelling, Run- On sentences, Grammar, Proofing(Strive for quality of thought and write in complete sentences; run spell check andgrammar check, take pride in your writing)Chicago Style formatting is suggested.
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