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Do Artists Have A Social Responsibility To Uphold?

Consider the social impact of lyrics: do you feel that artists have the obligation to consider the potential negative effects that offensive lyrics have upon an audience? Or should artists be able to fully express themselves without being concerned with offending or negatively influencing listeners? Why?



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by PacManY2J

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Sep 13 '00 Responsible lyrics? How about responsible parents???
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by Alkaiser
Aug 22 '01 Social Responsibility? Isn't That Something We ALL Need?
Do they have a responsibility to uphold? Are you stupid? YES!... read full review
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by gamblinfamily
May 15 '01 Where's my Kangol? The Hip-Hop Appreciation Week W/O Old School Style
Money and the power is how it's rapped about today. How about respect, responsibility and peace instead?... read full review
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by rich2003dm
Aug 28 '01 Changing Perspectives
Age and responsibility change our view of the nature of art and the role of the artist in society.... read full review
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by madtheory
May 30 '01 Discussing the Validity of Violent Aesthetics in Music OR Drugs 'N Guns Can Be Cool!
As long as violence and drugs have a place in our society, they will have a place in our music. OR Life sucks; write a song about it.... read full review
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by McKinley926
Jul 14 '01 Licensed to Kill
This question has been continually asked since the 1920's... So you don't want your kids to hear offensive music? They're going to hear it somewhere!... read full review
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by adjensen
Jul 10 '01 Corporate Rock 2001: Our societal norms are being dictated to us
It doesn't matter what the artist thinks -- if you follow popular music, you're hearing what the labels want you to hear.... read full review
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by Officer
May 08 '03 Dead Kennedys live: Unannounced midnight show at the Viper Room, Hollywood, 5/7/03.
Don't abandon your baby.... read full review
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by madtheory
May 14 '01 “I AM Hip-Hop.” The Hip-Hop Appreciation Week Write-Off
“Rap is something you do, Hip-Hop is something you live.” - KRS-One ... read full review
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by Neenkena
Oct 17 '01 Would I invite that artist into my home for dinner? Maybe.
In the end it is up to us to decide what we want to listen to and to buy or not to buy is the question.... read full review
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by JustCathy
Sep 26 '00 The Most Dangerous Woman in America
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by dearladyb
Jul 31 '01 ~~Mommy listen to this cool song~~
Freedom of expression should be allowed as long as it is not derogatory of race, sex or social class.... read full review
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by Stairway2Drew
Dec 09 '02 Fortunado's Dilemma-- A Fairie Tale.
No.... read full review
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by madtheory
May 13 '02 Hip-Hop Appreciation Week Essay #1: Last Night a DJ Saved My Life…
There's not a problem that I can't fix, 'cause I can do it in the mix. And if your man gives you trouble, you move out on the double. ... read full review
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by madtheory
May 15 '02 Hip-Hop Appreciation Week Essay #2: Political Power Came From the Barrel of a Gun
Yes, "resident backpacker" madtheory is actually showing gratitude to Gangsta rap and giving it props. Read on…... read full review
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