What Role Does Music Play In Your Life?

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What music played a special role in the other Wes Moore’s life? What role does music play in your life?


    Wes Moore has had an emotional place in his heart for music since he was very young. Growing up in Baltimore, he found consolation and inspiration in hip-hop rhythms and deep R&B lyrics. These genres resonated with his lived experiences, expressing his community's hardships, desires, and aspirations. In the story, we observe how music influences Wes' identity and perspective. It allows him to express himself culturally while also linking him to his roots and history. Music gives him a feeling of belonging and community, allowing him to form ties with others who share his love of rhythm and rhyme. Music is both a source of tension and desire for Wes. As he struggles with the streets and the pressure to adhere to society ideals, he finds himself caught between two worlds: music and crime. Finally, it is his love of music that gives him the fortitude and perseverance to reject the lure of the streets and take a new route.


    Hip-hop became a form of expression for him, allowing him to describe his thoughts, feelings, and experiences using rhythm and rhyme. Furthermore, hip-hop musicians functioned as role models for Wes Moore, providing ideas, viewpoints, and tales that were relevant to his own path and tribulations. He found recognition, empowerment, and a feeling of belonging in their songs in a world that may be harsh and merciless at times.


    Music plays a varied function in my life; it's an attitude booster, and form of self-expression. Like Wes Moore, I find comfort and inspiration in music, allowing the rhythms and lyrics to take me to other emotional realms. Whether I'm looking for encouragement during a workout, in the car for five minutes, relaxation after a hard day, or a state of quiet moments, music has the ability to influence my attitude and viewpoint. I just have recently enjoyed myself at a Mariah the scientist concert and even when going out i always have to make sure the music is going to be good or i rather stay home. Furthermore, music acts as a means of communication, bringing people together via shared experiences and memories. Whether it's attending concerts with friends, trading favorite songs with loved ones, or simply enjoying a quiet moment of meditation with headphones on, music develops a sense of connection and belonging that crosses boundaries and divides. It really makes me appreciate the small things in life 

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  1. AndreaApril 22, 2024 at 7:34 PM

    I agree music can be a source of anything depending on what we feel. Music is very known wide and knowing it is here to listen and to help anyone out in many forms is very good to have by the side. I like the way you give out examples of how music can be a source to anyone about anything.

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