*NEW* Senior Project Proposal

Senior Project Proposal

Name: Mamadou Bah

Proposed Topic with Essential Question: How the Evolution of Hip-hop has influenced American culture.

Rationale for Choice: Because the lyrical aspect of hip-hop which is rap is taken by the listeners as law, thus the rapper becomes the listener’s role model through tough times.

What about this topic appeals to you? Why did you choose it?

The lyrical aspect of hip hop which is rapping greatly appeals to my self-esteem. The reason I chose this topic because I can greatly relate to hip-hop.

What do you already know about this subject?

I know that today rap is the most popular genre today’s and it’s the ingredient for hip hop which is everything from dance to fashion of music. It is an artistic form of music that let people expresses them in a positive way. And children are more impacted to it than adults. A lot of young people listen to their [rappers’] lyrics and take their word as law and these rappers become their role models throughout their lives.

What are you hoping to learn about the subject?

I’m hoping to learn how these lyrics from rap influence American youth both positively and negatively.

What are you most interested in regarding the topic?

What message are these rappers trying to plant in American youth ears?

                                                                                                                                            

What potential risks or challenges do you foresee for your project?

That there might be negative content that these rappers are speaking in American youth ears.