Compare & contrast 2 songs, one from each list below (all available on youtube).

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Compare & contrast 2 songs, one from each list below (all available on youtube). Make sure you find original versions (not remixes) and/or official music videos!
List 1: Salt-N-Pepa – “Tramp” (1986)
List 2: A Tribe Called Quest – “Can I Kick It” (1990)
1. General context: (concise overview of time period, place, relevant history. This can be brief: consider including just enough to situate the song and artist. You’ll be asked for more details on context in your final paper.)
2. Lyrics: what do they address? How are they delivered? Can you find examples of the dozens, signifying, word play/hidden meanings, etc. as we’ve discussed in lecture? You’re required to use Imani Perry’s reading when analyzing the lyrics. Make sure you incorporate her verbal archetypes and ways of signifying (see week 4, slides 20-22).
3. Sounds: (production, sampling, instruments, general vibe, etc). Think like a producer. What’s going on musically? How is the song constructed? What’s catchy about it or otherwise sticks out? What sonic elements make up the overall sound? Also consider the verse/chorus forms we’ve discussed, use of hooks, etc. We fully understand all of us have varied levels of musicality. Do your best here.
4. Overall meaning: (tie the lyrics, sounds, and context together: this can also be brief, but do your best to think critically here). Pointing out tensions and contradictions within songs can be interesting and helps make for engaging papers. Keep your eyes/ears out for those instances. You’re also welcome to draw on visual elements in music videos, but leave the bulk of your analysis to lyrics, sounds, and artist context. Find an effective way to compare and contrast as you work through the paper. This can be structured however you see fit. Again, focus more on #2 and #3. We’re looking for analysis and that you’re able to draw from and incorporate what we’ve been discussing in lectures.
Notes on paper formatting:
Use an introduction / body paragraphs / conclusion format. Note that your
introduction should introduce the paper, not the artists/songs. It might be helpful to
write your introduction last, once you’ve synthesized the paper as a whole.

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