There are many types of music in today’s pop culture types of music ranging from country all the way to classical. Music helps many people around the globe express themselves through a way that many might not have even seen possible. There are many types of music: country, hip hop, R&B, soul, reggae, classical, rap, and even techno has made its way up the culture chart in today’s modern society among teenagers and young adults globally. Music helps many people express themselves whether it be making it, or just simply listening to your favorite song on a popular radio station or your IPod. But when does expressing yourself cross the line? When does music such as rap or hip hop become less expressing and more action taking? Are today’s teenagers being affected by the influence of rap music and causing bad behavior? Or is it simply just another song?

                Music has a way of swaying people’s emotions. It has a way of making us feel better, or feel worse. It has a way of transforming our thoughts into moving pictures by lyrics and tones and beats of the tune.  It allows us to express ourselves without even knowing it. It brings out our true nature and tells a story about us. You can tell a lot about a certain person just by what he/she is listening to or what kind of music that they enjoy listening to. Without even realizing it, music can influence our lives in a lot of different ways and strongly influence our day to day lives. Whether you are attending your favorite band’s concert, or just  catch yourself singing along to one of your favorite songs on the radio, all music influences everybody one way or another.