Kendrick Lamar- Rigamortis

Frank Ocean- Pyramids

Bruno Mars- The Lazy Song

Joey Bada$$- Pennyroyal

Kanye West- Gorgeous

Gang Starr- Above the Clouds

Immortal Technique – Dance with the Devil

Mac Miller- Diablo

Fabolous- Young OG

Kanye West- Robocop

I feel these songs represent only a bit of my diverse taste in music. Most of these songs are songs that depict what I find interesting in music. They either grasp my attention with meaningful or clever lyrics or appeal to me through the instrumentals. Clever punchlines along side unique beats and melodies usually catch my attention. Mac Miller’s Diablo as well as Kendrick Lamar’s Rigamortis for example, are backed by particularly unusual instrumentals. Most of these songs also exhibit skillful use of alliteration and metaphor and simile. Songs like Dance with the Devil however, take it a step further and tell a story. Although the story is graphic, it is told in such a way that leaves the listener in shock. Ultimately, I look to be left in awe by some aspect of a song, wether it be by creative lyrics, or a catchy melody etc. Music has been a part of my life from a young age and I feel this has contributed to the way I listen to songs with a keen ear, looking for what specifically i like or do not like about a song.