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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 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 		Very Helpful
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 		Very Helpful
by FlowrChild
 Aug 06 '00 Negative lyrics: Do they spawn homicidal maniacs?
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by copernicus
 Aug 06 '01 Taking some for yourself
In the end, it all boils down to us - artists and their effects should not be a real consideration... read full review 		Very Helpful
by missy32
 Oct 20 '00 Resonsable lyrics??????
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by keiths001
 Oct 31 '00 Bring on the controversy.
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by jankp
 Feb 28 '01 Art: Not For The General Public
If you understand what art is, you know it's all part of the creation process.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by jeff_wilder78
 Dec 22 '02 Social Vs Personal Responsibility
Artists do NOT have a Social Responsibility to uphold. Parents have a Personal Responsibility to actually raise their kids. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by nic60
 Dec 29 '01 One word - Parents
If you don't like it then don't listen. Its not up to music to teach people the difference between right and wrong.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by LessThanNick1
 May 14 '01 it's bigger than hip hop (the hip hop appreciation week write-off)
Hip-hop is a huge part of my life. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by BARNZ
 Jul 09 '01 Let's All Take Some of The Responsibility
Come on people! If you don't want it in your life, eject it whenever it finds it's way in. It's the price of living in a free society.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by bybob
 Nov 14 '01 Lyrics or Beats?
Always keep an open mind when listening to your child's music. Talk to your children about the lyrics if they bother you.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by lambchops
 Jun 19 '01 Violence, drugs, and musical mayhem
Responsibility? What's that?... read full review 		Very Helpful
by SKAD13
 Nov 03 '02 Dilemmas in modern music
Top 40 music is a reflection of our society (at times, sadly so)... read full review 		Very Helpful
by LaurenMarie
 Jul 02 '00 Apparently we are not old enough to make decisions.
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