The genres of music I like to listen are hip-hop and rap. The first rap artist whoi remember listening too religiously was Eminem. To me he was the epitome of rap and had very good music. It wasn’t only just the beats and flow to his songs but the lyrics which truly captivated my attention. Fans of his work would agree that his best work was his early songs which included some of his darker more explicit tracks. His songs were not only a form of expression but it was a story that he would tell which a little piece of his life was. Being given this insight into his own personal struggles and life made me feel close to him as artists who only made me appreciate his music that much more.

Growing up in New York City has always left me a soft spot for hip-hop. The type of songs which I like is those that tell a story of early struggles and later success. I am a very ambitious person so hearing these lyrics about artists who started from nothing and gradually ascended to super stardom gives me inspiration for future endeavors. Some of the hip-hop artists that I enjoy listening to are Drake, Big Sean, and Kayne West. These artists are also masters of word play and rhyming, so good in fact sometimes I see myself replaying verses and marveling at their puns. The most recent album I have been listening to is Drake’s “Nothing was the Same”, I enjoy this album due to that fact that these songs pay tribute to his early beginning and struggles. Please enjoy the included playlist 🙂 http://grooveshark.com/#!/playlist/Freshman+Orientation+Playlist/90788324