Pop Culture Chronicles

Alright guys im back with a new perspective on the music industry. I want to focus on the rappers of 2012. So, here is my top 10 rappers of 2012: 1. Drake 2. Wale 3. Big Sean 4. J-Cole 5. Tyler the Creator 6. Mac Miller 7. Nicki Minaj ( shes pretty good fellas , fine too ;) ) 8. Meek Millz 9. Wiz Khalifa 10. Big K.R.I.T.                If you have any disputes, this my opinion and so far these are the new rappers that have impressed me over the new year.  This list is subject to change though and any artist can fall off or rise up on my list .

What is your favorite song? Who is your favorite artist of all time? All of these questions lead to music. Music assists people in times of tragedy or dispair. Music can generate happiness. Despite the emotions that are involved in music, I believe music does not promote peace among today's fan base in the United States and the entire world. Todays artists sing or rap about who much money they have or drugs, sex and violence. Music is a beautiful tool to persuade people do make something of themselves. However the current topics regarding music are influencing people to commit these horrific things. All I ask is that the true musicians and artists influence , motivate ,or inspire to be something greater than themselves and give back to their communities with their individual talents. Once music will be restored, everyone will find a peace like they never had before.

When reporters asked Lebron James about his feelings towards the Cavs, he didnt say that we will not reurn. After his televised free agent signing , The Decision, he seemed as if he was the villain in betraying his home of Ohio and fanbase in Clevland for seven years. Lebron dominated when arriving in Clevland and taking them to A finals apperance in 2007 and a perential playoff team. His fans has have had hostility towards him over the past year and I think he neeeds a break . He reached the finals last year and did not show any signs of lackluster play , so left LeBron win a couple rings with buds Wade and Bosh and come to Clevland as the hometown hero.

Jeremy Lin has captivated the NBA, with his outstanding guard play as a member of the Knicks. During Lin's seven starts as the guard, he has averaged 24 points per game and 9 assists per game. Lin has filled the leadership role to support the dismal play of leaders Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire. Lin has sparked the Knicks with a seven- game winning steak and a couple clutch games in Toronto and Minnesota . Although he has captivated fans with his amazing play and story as a homeless Harvard graduate, is he really the anointed superstar of the NBA?? Lin has yet to play the veterans of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker of San Antonio and the high-flying big three in LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade. He has proven his place in the rough and tough city of New York , but how long will it last? Will he be the future of the NBA and will everyone be a LINNER? Only he dictates the success of his career and the popularity among his fans. So far Lin looks good as a player and