Do Artists Have A Social Responsibility To Uphold?

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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 MiDoyle

Aug 28 '00

Controversy = Art
A rant is a rant is a rant. Free expression has its rewards but also its responsibilities. Think about it.... read full review

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by PacManY2J

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 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 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 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 hempem

Feb 18 '07

Britney Spears and American Morality
It depends on your values system - if you hold to absolutes and a set morality, then yes. But in America today, it's really up to the individual artist.... 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 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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