Key Quote: When grime was first hitting the headlines in 2004, many said it was the biggest thing to happen to British music since punk - and indeed it should have been
Key Quote: Superintendent Leroy Logan of Hackney Police, a former chairman of the Black Police Association, is clear on the role videos play. "The essence of grime is simply a reflection of these kids's experiences," he said. "But there are those out there who are keen on hijacking the scene, and using these videos to spread negativity, anger, and aggression. And whether the messages are coded or explicit, they often play themselves out on the street."
Key Quote: One study found that young subjects who watched violent rap videos were more accepting of violent actions, particularly against women. Additionally, those who watched either violent or non-violent rap videos were more inclined to express materialistic attitudes and favour potentially acquiring possessions through crime, as well as holding more negative views on the likelihood of succeeding through academic pursuits.
Key Quote: Mr Taylor also told MPs that he was concerned about the content of much rap music. "It is creating more of a problem because of the language that is used. It is language that, as a father, I would not allow my children to hear," he said.
Impact of Music, Music Lyrics, and Music Videos on Children and Youth
Key Quote: This study revealed that the percentage of violence in music videos ranged from 11.5% to 22.4%, with the most violent videos having been presented on MTV. When analyzed according to type of music, rap videos had the highest portrayal of violence (20.4%), closely followed by rock videos (19.8%).
Key Quote: The videos seen today are so dangerous to society as a whole because today’s society is more fuelled by media than it has ever been. Because of this fact people need to make sure that they are not feeding our youth things that will destroy lives later on down the road.
Key Quote: Eighty per cent of the rap music that is currently on the top ten lists around the world contains violence. They glorify the acts of beating up another person, or even worse shooting them.
Key Quote: Violent music may possibly make a path for violence, but it does not and can not cause violence.(Mcfadyen 17; Lieberman 2). Violent music can only stir emotions in a person, and if that person commits a crime, then it is that person's own fault. For the song did not go into the street and rob a person or shoot a person opening a door.
Key Quote: Underground Grime music, is a lot more violent, the lyrics connecting with gang culture and lifestyles. Rappers such as Scorcher & Black the Ripper have had their music videos banned from TV for promoting gang culture and violence.
Key Quote: If you have ever looked on You Tube you will be shocked to see the amount of gang & grime music video's glorifying gun, knife and gang culture and violence - promoting this with music videos and home made videos made by the gangs.
Key Quote: Songs with violent lyrics increase aggression related thoughts and emotions and this effect is directly related to the violence in the lyrics, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Key Quote: Rap music has been vilified and discredited on the grounds of sexism, misogyny, glamourising violence, materialism and associations with criminality. Gangsta rap in particular has been reviled for its often inherent violent imagery and sexually explicit lyrics.
Key Quote: The influence that rap currently has on our children all around the world is unfortunately a very strong one. People's words and people's actions are constantly criticised on a daily basis, and music is no exception. While listening to music, you can not help but notice the words and the beat associated with it. Whether for the good or bad, rap has influenced society.
Key Quote: Gun violence seems to follow 50 Cent, who has himself been shot nine times, and always wears a bulletproof vest. Two known associates of the rap star were arrested at a 50 Cent video shoot in New York City after police found they were carrying loaded weapons.
Key Quote: Jay confessed it's important for rappers to exaggerate "life in the ghetto" because this is the only way that the underclass can make their voice heard.
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