Exploration Four by Liz

If you look at the music industry today especially in the rap, hip hop or pop genres, you see a lot of negativity. People today sing about sex and drugs and are disrespectful to women and people in general. I feel like people have moved away from the important issues in life and instead sing about things that aren't very important. One artist I think does a lot of damage is Miley Cyrus. In her video wrecking ball she sings on a giant wrecking ball practically naked. I feel like this is a really bad image especially for the younger generation. Young teens don't need to watch or listen to someone who tries to project it as cool to be nearly naked in front of so many people. They may feel like they should copy her activities and I think that would be a bad thing.

Music can be such an inspirational thing. For many people they listen to a song they relate to and it helps them to make their life better. I see Taylor Swift as a positive artist, even though I don't really listen to her music, for a couple of reasons. During this past Christmas season, Taylor compiled a list of her fans and then went Christmas shopping for presents to give to them. She brought them to her house and wrapped everything up included a hand written note and shipped them to the people on her list. I am not sure how she decided who was to be on the list but the fact she did something positive that she really didn't have to do is inspiring. It makes me hope other people will do little things like this just to make someones day a bit better. I really don't know her music well but some lyrics I have heard that stood out to me are "shake it off". I think it is important to not let things bother you. Some things are beyond your control and in such cases you should take Taylor's advice and "shake it off".

Taylor Swift