HIp-Hop Christopher Lewis
I can say that the panel discussion did open my eyes to the world of rap and hip-hop. I've never liked rap or hip-hop except for the occasional song, and this may be because I only hear mainstream music in these categories. The mainstream is used to get money and to create a certain environment that everyone is used to. The negative emotions shown in rap and hip-hop can be construed as violence towards those who are not privy to the inner working of the non-mainstream version of this music. I feel that I need to experience this music in its natural environment with it's ultimate message against the mainstream to be able to enjoy rap and hip-hop. Both of these are a culture that can't be disregarded just because many people on hear it on the radio or see it on tv. Cultures must be experienced before they can be praised or written off.