Another work of art that relates to Slam Poetry is the music genre of rap. You could easily argue that slam and rap are nearly the same thing. Both consist of words spoken in a rhythmic manner that let out the emotions or opinions of the speaker. They are also both written to be preformed for a live audience. Slam poems though, differ from rap music. First of all, slam poems can be seen more as a form of literature than rap can. It is accepted by teachers, and older members of society. It is clear that the words of Slam Poems have great meaning to them. When rap is heard by the older folks, they usually want it turned off immediately. This is most likely because of the stereotypes associated with rap music in both how rap is seen, (sex and violence), and how the rapper himself looks (“badass” gangster, who doesn't live by the rules). Slam poetry contests also do not allow music. Rap always has some sort of background beat, where as slam poems they have nothing but the sound of their voice. Slam Poetry can attract a larger fan base as well. Both the rap music fans, and the people more fond of poetry and literature will be able to appreciate this type of art.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Rap vs. Slam Poetry
Another work of art that relates to Slam Poetry is the music genre of rap. You could easily argue that slam and rap are nearly the same thing. Both consist of words spoken in a rhythmic manner that let out the emotions or opinions of the speaker. They are also both written to be preformed for a live audience. Slam poems though, differ from rap music. First of all, slam poems can be seen more as a form of literature than rap can. It is accepted by teachers, and older members of society. It is clear that the words of Slam Poems have great meaning to them. When rap is heard by the older folks, they usually want it turned off immediately. This is most likely because of the stereotypes associated with rap music in both how rap is seen, (sex and violence), and how the rapper himself looks (“badass” gangster, who doesn't live by the rules). Slam poetry contests also do not allow music. Rap always has some sort of background beat, where as slam poems they have nothing but the sound of their voice. Slam Poetry can attract a larger fan base as well. Both the rap music fans, and the people more fond of poetry and literature will be able to appreciate this type of art.
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I think that rap and slam poetry can be the same because of things like street rap. they could be different because of things like how slam poetry means more then a rap to some people. or how street rap could be more of a contest of insults instead of outlooks on things.
ReplyDeleteI think you're deluding yourself if you believe that slam poetry has a bigger fan base than rap.
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