Summary of Paper 2

The author of “Similarities Between Narco Corridos & Trap/Gangsta Rap” wrote this paper with the intent of showing how the two genres of music are parallel. The paper discussed the drug use of many artist, how they’re spending their wealth, and the content used in music videos. The author even described the two genres as the cousins in the music industry. It has become extremely popular for rap artist to talk openly about their drug use, how much money they make and the things they spend it on. Furthermore, their influence on new comers to participate in order to fit in or succeed in the industry. I have never listened to Narco Corridos genre of music but after reading the paper I can see that is very similar to what I am use to hearing in trap music. “Even though these two genres attract different age, and race groups, it’s shocking to say that the use of drugs, alcohol, and money have brought these styles of music closer than ever.”