I chose Kanye West’s song Violent Crimes. Apart from the very vulgar chosen words, the song is really more than just that. Behind the lyrics there’s a story. A story about being a woman in this society. When I first… Continue Reading →
The first song i propose to investigate “You Need To Calm Down” by Taylor Swift. The song was written as an LGBTQIA rights anthem to battle homophobes and transphobes. The lyrics “Shade never made anybody less gay” and “But you… Continue Reading →
The first option I am considering for this project is “Pretty Hurts” by Beyonce. The song is a take on body image and body standards set for girls and women by the media. It refers specifically to pageants, but I… Continue Reading →
“British Bombs” by Declan McKenna The first song that I am thinking about exploring for my podcast is “British Bombs” by Declan McKenna. Declan McKenna is a 24 year old English singer, songwriter, and producer that is also involved in… Continue Reading →
One song I would like to investigate is “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” by My Chemical Romance. When I was in middle school, I first discovered My Chemical Romance and other punk rock musicians like Pierce the Veil and Black… Continue Reading →
“I Did Something Bad” by Taylor Swift presents an unapologetic approach to her life, demonstrating that she’s done with apologizing. As a woman in the music industry and the public eye, Swift has undergone heavy scrutiny regarding things like her… Continue Reading →
“Sweet Life” by Frank Ocean (2012) “Sweet Life” was released in 2012 and written by Frank Ocean and Pharrell Williams. The R&B song focuses in on the idea of privilege and the issue that the wealthy are ignorant and “blind”… Continue Reading →
Young Thug, Gunna & YTB Trench – Paid the Fine (feat. Lil Baby) Both of the songs that I picked for this project have to do with incarceration. Is no secret that the US has a mass incarceration problem especially… Continue Reading →
For my project, I am interested in potentially working with the song “Gatekeeper” by Jessie Reyez, or “Bad Girls” by M.I.A. Both of these songs would give me plenty of material and information to explore and further research, all while… Continue Reading →
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