how does hip hop music effect the economy?
115071
In many ways.  One, it's a popular form of music (although it is much more than music, hip-hop is a culture in itself)so there will be lots of record sales.  Here are some examples of how Hip-hop works on the economy.  \n\nSince it is really popular, there will be demand for the technical staff to produce and record the music (jobs).  There will also be demand for the tech staff for the music videos (more jobs).  Advertisers will latch on and promote their merchandise with the help of artists and see their sales increase.  Demand for items associated with hip-hop will cause suppliers to hire more people to create the merchandise (more jobs).
267830
When they make a profit, they have a positive effect on national GDP.  When they operate in the red or go bust, they have a negative effect on national GDP.
1146746
If it is played well. \n\nAny good tune changes to 'very nice' when played on a violin. So I'd stay away from hip hop.
45320
hip hop...you can dance to it!
684754
r&b hip hop and all most all exept classical and rock lol
219693
It would have to be something where Corporate America should stop ramming cRap down our throats. I like hip-hop and rap but it has begun to be so watered down. You hear it at monster truck shows now! Sure they are great beats, ie ringtones, but c'mon even on tampon commercials?!? Music is diverse and sets moods. Trends come and go. Metal had their heyday and now you only hear it on oldies stations and bad tv shows. \n\nI think another big improvment is Music On Demand. Sirus and XM are getting there. A service like that works but now to get it to the point that if you want to listen to a new cd, you pay your monthly service and can listen to it at anytime. Yes you cannot copy it since it is a streaming download but you pay for a service and can call it up anytime like NorthStar in cars.\n\nThat is just a start!
479230
it depends on the song. you have different typpes of rap. you have ur commercial rap vs your crunk vs you gangster rap vs hip hop. hip hop is the type of rap im more prone to enjoy listening to. it has meaning and the majority is not offensive in any way to anyone. especially that new song by lupe fiasco called "kick push" tellin the story of a skateboarder now wen u get into songs such as CAmron's "suck it or not" which, while catchy as well as offensive, i tend to steer away from songs of that nature.
1183471
Because most of the popular stuff now is that rap charp, it's hard for anyone to listen to.  \n\nJust try and listen to some normal music and you love it.
542504
Yes. Rap is the crap you see on MTV. Hip hop is actually good music. I hardly listen to it, but my boyfriend does, and the stuff he plays isn't too bad. Rap is music where they sing about bitches and hoes, pimpin', riding on 24's, bling bling, drinking, smoking, etc. Hip hop though actually goes in detail about life, and things that really matter.
245252
I suppose depending on the song and the youth it might. However, there are plenty of other genres of music that could infact have a negative influence on youth.
1131319
Well, it can hurt and it can help. If we are looking at rap culture, then we have to look at the lifestyle and language used by rap in the society. And of course, it has its pros and cons - but it will all stem to the type of lifestyle depicted by rap on the youth - not only blacks, but other races, because the whole point is rap is very influential. We have to look at the type of lyrics - if the lyrics are sound lyrics - something that children for years can live upon with good morals, then it will definitely help the black and other youths to grow into law abiding citizens, men and women of self-worth, people who will go through life with an education, and who will live without being a bother to society. If the lyrics are completely crude and disgusting - plus given the entertainers demeanor and lifestyle, then not only will it become a slime, but it will be a slime for life - young people will tend to imitate this lifestyle and live the words of the song - and you will find that sexual immorality will increase, joblessness will increase, people will lack respect for their family, friends, and elders, and you will find that the society will be deteriorated rapidly. Rap culture maybe entirely good in terms of giving black youths a level of identity, but to another level, rap culture is highly influential and it can hurt black youth if the wrong message is given, or helpful if the right message is given.
220894
For a major label, it's about less than a dollar, because they make the actual CD in thousands so they get a discount. And the note he made about small number of musicians make money off their music is true in a concept. Commonly now a days, if you sell 500,000 albums you'll make a profit, especially if you are rapper.
226373
I don't think that music affects people's minds.  I am so tired of people saying that music affects the way we think.  People accuse music for all the bad things that happen in society and don't bother to look at the real reason as to why things are done and why they happen.  Music is an enhancement to life and is a stress reliever no matter what type of music is listened to.  Music helps people.
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It already hasn't. Rap is played out.. dead. The violence and sex of a lot of the rappers rhymes has pushed it from the mainstream.. and if White record label executives can't make money from it then it will fade away... No one even cares about Eminem anymore... The future of hip hop is a return to classic R&B like Gnarls Barkley, John Legend, hell, even Fergie is leaving the Black Eyed Peas and trying to be Gwen Stefani. Rap never recovered from the money Eminem made or the way the deaths of Tupac and Biggie overshadowed their talents.
591314
I think changes in music affect society.
1142479
When I began reading your details, all I could do was imagine it in Riley's voice. Sorry. \n\nI don't pay much attention to hip-hop on the radio these days, so I'm pretty much unable to answer this question. \n\nBut from what I have heard lately, I must say you raise an interesting question.
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A good economy supports business, and make transactions faster as they go faster we all win!\n\nBanks are willing to loan money more easily, so that new businesses will develop.\n\nAs more businesses develop, more people will be employed, as more people are employed, more will have money for discretionary spending, which means more business.\n\nWhich means more money available to purchase more goods, which means that everyone wins.\n\nAs more people have money, due to an improved economy people will feel better...\n\nIt is when things like high gas prices, hurt business, or high interest rates.  Then the cost of business is higher, and people will hold on to their money longer.  Banks charge more for loans because they are being charged more.\n\nSpending slows down...people are laid-off.  Unemployment becomes a problem.  People cannot make house payments, so banks foreclose on them.\n\nInventories are stagnant because nobody can afford anything.