The production values in hip hop artists music is also very important. Things such as the speed of the song, the speed of the rapping, the beat behind the song, and even the clarity of the artist's rapping contribute to the production values of the song. All of these factors contribute to the overall way that the song is delivered and accepted my the song's audience. One song that demonstrates this very well is the song "Water" by the Roots.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Beyond The Words: Production and Videos
Ever since the introduction of MTV, there has been a growing importance of music videos and production in music. Nowadays, some artists rely heavily on music videos to boost their sales and their reputation. In genres other than hip hop, artists such as Miley Cyrus and OK Go have mastered the techniques of using music videos to boost their popularity. Hip hop is no exception to the fact that its artists also rely on music videos. Artists use their videos to relay the message and the lyrical content in their music visually to the consumer. The videos often demonstrate the emotions and the feelings that are in the lyrics. One example of an artist doing this is Macklemore with his song "Otherside".
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Good blog. it's weird to see how important music videos are today compared to when there wasn't even such a thing as music videos in hip hop.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog. It is crazy how music videos can make certain songs so famous. Good examples
ReplyDeleteNice blog! Music videos are definitely a form of advertising/publicity for artists. Good examples too.
ReplyDeletecool blog! Havent heard of Macklemore's song until here, its pretty chill!
ReplyDeletei like this blog a lot. you gave great examples!!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog. I had no idea how impacting a music video could be
ReplyDeletelove the example, good job.
ReplyDeleteI really liked this blog. Great music videos that portray your argument. I agree with your argument as well.
ReplyDeleteMusic videos are definitely important for an artist to gain not just money but popularity.
ReplyDeleteI liked the Macklemore video you chose to exemplify the emotions in the lyrics. Good blog!
ReplyDeleteThe Macklemore song was a good example to show emotion through music from a video. Good job!
ReplyDeleteI agree music videos are definitely important in increasing and artists popularity and record sales
ReplyDeleteVery good with describing effects of production on the songs themselves.
ReplyDeleteGood job of explaining the importance of production value in today's Hip-Hop Music videos provide artists another medium through which to gain popularity.
ReplyDeleteI liked your blog. I liked your examples and te way you explained the importance of music videos.
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