MCs are Master of ceremonies, they are the official host of a staged event or similar performance. In other genres such as hip hop they are considered as a rapper, someone who creates a voice for the product or the material in the work of art they produce. MCs are also known as people who keep the event going. Many of rappers in the Hip Hop genre take time to find, or even transition their voices throughout out the course of their career.
Below is an in-depth Eminem and checka checka Slim Shady interview video that described his performance as an MC. From Slim Shady preforming at the rap battling shelter and keeping the function live with punchlines, to preforming his persona of his conscious Marshall Mathers voice at the Ford Field in his hometown Detroit. The type of voices he delivers are embodied by forty year old men to Seven year old Children.
Below Is a Meme written on Drake's Album Nothing Was The Same
" When an MC finds their voice, it becomes a prominent extension how people see them, for example, the exaggeration of Drake's image..."
MCs in the Hip Hop genre discover a niche in their voice which brands them into the stage name artist the mass media knows them to be. For example, Hip Hop Heads can easily easily distinguish a theme an artist is portraying simply because of the gravity of their voice. Artist such as Waka Flocka, Lil' Jon and Juicy J find their voice to be party themed. Slim Shady brings a controversial voice that is themed on immature, reckless jokes to the Hip Hop table, while Marshall Matthers' voice brings conscious rap to the table, as if he was trying to give fatherly advice to his listeners. When an MC finds their voice, it becomes a prominent extension how people see them, for example, the exaggeration of Drake's image...
Below is a video of a teenager mimicking different voices of mainstream Hip Hop Artists
"Hip Hop Heads can easily easily distinguish a theme an artist is portraying simply because of the gravity of their voice."
I really enjoyed you're blog and agree with the fact that MC's different images and what they rap about seems to brand them. I think Drake was a good example because people over exaggerate with his type of music being too girly.
ReplyDeleteThis was a fun blog to read. I like the part about different artists having different tones of voice that contribute different themes for their songs. The video used to show that was a good example.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this blog. I think it is important for rappers to find and mold their image because without that process all of hip hop's music would sound the same.
ReplyDeleteAwesome blog. I thought that the video of the kid who imitates the rappers was amazing. I think that voice is important because it sets the tone and mood of the song. Great post.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog, it was an easy read. Never really thought about the artists voice that much but it is very true. I like the Drake example, fits his voice stereotype very well.
ReplyDeleteInteresting blog. I loved the video with the little boy mimicking artists. I agree with you when you say artist have different images. Drake was a good example to use seeing that he has a new album out and since a lot of people have be talking about him.
ReplyDeleteInteresting article. Liked how you gave specific examples. The interview with Eminem was really helpful because it described what an MC was from a rapper’s point of view.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your blog and all the example that you have. I agree with you that rappers and MCs voices make them who they are and brand them making them stand out from the rest.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the visuals that you added to the blog, it made it more interesting to read. The one about Drake was really funny because he is emotional in alot of his music. Having a voice in Hip Hop is so important because it is what sets rappers apart from each other.
ReplyDeleteI loved your blog. The video with the boy mimicking the different rappers was amazing. I also like how you chose Eminem and how he often changes his voice as an example.
ReplyDeleteGood blog. I liked how you inserted so many relevant videos to back up your points. I like how you pointed out how artists voice and style are what distinguish them. The diversity of styles and voices are what make hip hop so interesting
ReplyDeleteCool Beans, when I read your blog, the first thing that strikes my mind is knowing what and who you are; defining your personality and understanding what you do and why you do it, is what I'll give all my respect to.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog! I agree different artists have didn't styles when delivering there music. Some use different tones for different songs. This is what makes hip-hop fun and interesting.
ReplyDeletevery important aspect of rap loved the em interview
ReplyDeleteMCs are an important part of hip hop because their followers identify with their teachings and ways.
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