Odd Future is an up and coming, albeit controversial rap
group that is often criticized for their subject matter in their songs. Its
members are all within the ages of 17-24. Their subject matter often revolves around
raping and killing women, killing themselves, degrading women in general, and admittance
to being part of a devilish group. That combined with the vulgarity used in
their songs. Although I don’t believe their vulgar language is what turns
people off about them, it certainly adds to the negative nature of their music.
They have been met with criticisms from both ordinary people and the media
alike. While most of the hip hop industry, and the music industry for that
matter are making much more ‘brighter’ music, they have stayed insistent on
sticking to their own style of music.
That being said their rebellious nature is what attracts me
to their music. The attitude they bring when recording and performing songs is
unlike any other in the music industry. I must clear something up though; I do
not condone the negative messages they send in their music. There is a
difference between liking an artist and their music, rather than the messages
they are sending. Their argument is that novels and movies have dark messages,
so why can’t they? Because of that amongst other things, they have chosen to
continue to stand for what they want and make their own music. I respect them
for staying loyal to a movement that lacks followers and believe they are
justified in releasing such content in their music. All art forms should be
free to express what they feel without criticisms because that is what art is;
an expression of ourselves. If we can sit through movies that contain men or
women killing each other, or demons terrorizing people, why can’t a music group
talk about the same topics? For that reason I don’t believe peoples criticisms
are justified at all. I believe critics are critical of them because it is
something that is uncommon in music.
What do you think about this topic? Do you think they are
offensive for rapping about this subject matter? If so, why?
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