Joel G.

5-4-15
Works cited & Validity statements
English

1. Blanchard, Becky. "THE SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE OF RAP & HIP-HOP CULTURE."

THE SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE OF RAP & HIP-HOP CULTURE. Poverty &
Prejudice:Media and Race, 26 July 1999. Web. 06 May 2015.
The author to this information discusses the kind of influences rap music has
on society. The author is from the Stanford University and the Poverty &
Prejudice published her information. They used several sources. They are a
valid source because they used valid sources of information in their article.

2. Cundiff, Gretchen. "The Influence of Rap and Hip-Hop Music: An Analysis on

Audience Perceptions of Misogynistic Lyrics." RSS. Elon Journal, n.d. Web. 06
May 2015.
The author is a Strategic Communications Professional who attented Elon
University which is how this article was published. Uses many sources but is
precise on the information given. The author is a valid source because a
professor more advanced on this topic gave suggestions before published.

3. Unknown. "Rap: The Influence Of Rap." Rap: The Influence Of Rap.

Hiphoparea.com, n.d. Web. 06 May 2015.
The author is unknown. Valid information about the culture of rap music. This
is a valid source because if rap lyrics are all thats listened to by someone,
then there is a clear understanding of evidence proven.
4. Fuller, Douglas B. "The Words Have Changed but the Ideology Remains the
Same: Misogynistic Lyrics in Rap Music." The Words Have Changed but the
Ideology Remains the Same: Misogynistic Lyrics in Rap Music. Sage Journals,
n.d. Web. 07 May 2015.
The author is a professor at Harvard University. A description of rap music
influences summarized into the basics. Valid source of information because
the lyrics in rap music match what this author describes in this basic
summary.
5. Best, Steven. "Enculturation: Steven Best and Douglas Kellner." Enculturation:
Steven Best and Douglas Kellner. Enculturation, 1999. Web. 07 May 2015.
The authors both worked together and critically acclaimed trilogy of texts on
modern theories along with cultural studies. Discussed the influences rap
music has had on society throughout the years. Valid source of information.

6. Unknown. "The Message Behind the Music." The Message Behind the Music.
Oneworldeducation, n.d. Web. 12 May 2015.
The author is unknown. Positive influences that rap music can have but are
often overlooked. Valid source of information.
7. Torres, Devon. "Rap's Influence Depends On The Listener." Tribunedigitalthecourant. Hartford Courant, 14 May 2005. Web. 12 May 2015.
The author was a Hartford High School student. Wrote a positive article on
lyrics and influences of rap music in society along with an example. Valid
source.
8. Elkouby, Sebastien. "The Power of Hip Hop Culture." RapRehab. Publishing
Shack, LCC, 30 Sept. 2013. Web. 12 May 2015.
The author is an educator, writer, speaker, and creative consultant who is
advanced in this topic of influences of rap music on society. Discusses the
negative examples that have been set throughout the years on teens due to
rap music. Valid source of information.
9. Hubbell, Noah. "The Ten Best Family-friendly Rap Albums." Westword. Denver
Westword, 15 Oct. 2013. Web. 12 May 2015.
The author is a pre-med student at Mills College who is advanced with the
anthropology of rap music. Shows 9 positive albums that rap artists came out
who set a positive influence on society. Valid examples of positive influences.
10.Creekmur, Chuck. "N.W.A.'s 'Straight Outta Compton' Turns 25." TheGrio.
Wordpress, 13 Aug. 2013. Web. 12 May 2015.
The author is a founder at knockout nation, LCC. Discusses the influences
N.W.A. started on society and the impact it had. Valid source of information.