Why music videos need to stay culturally sensitive
No Doubt recently came under fire for a controversial music video in which its members dressed in Native American clothing.
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No Doubt recently came under fire for a controversial music video in which its members dressed in Native American clothing.
Editor’s note: An older version of this article incorrectly described Vince Redhouse’s technique and the article has now been updated to reflect the correction.
Ryanhood, the folk-pop duo of Ryan Green and Cameron Hood, is back in Tucson a year after the release of its fourth and most recent album, After Night Came Sun.
When Ervin McKinness, better known as “Inkyy,” a 21-year-old aspiring rapper was killed in a car accident a month and a half ago, shortly after tweeting “Drunk af going 120 drifting corners #Fuckit YOLO,” the irony was brutal.
Shower sex sucks. Don’t let Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel trick you into thinking their “aw, shucks” shower sex scene in “500 Days of Summer” is really that fun in real life, because it’s not. Taking that special someone home, stripping them of their ZonaZoo gear and hopping under the shower head may seem like an awesome way to cool down and then steam things up. However, guys, it’s only when your calves are cramping, you’re trying to both please and not slip and break your ass, that you should have planned your approach a bit more. All that hot water is fun at first, but then it kinda becomes something like…
Rapping ain’t easy. To produce high-quality, memorable hip-hop, it takes a certain level of dedication and perseverance. Hours, days and even years must be sacrificed to build a career as a rapper. Unless, of course, you’re a person with “connections.” Famous athletes, actors and other musicians, have attempted to penetrate the world of hip-hop and make their mark as legitimate rappers. Some have found success in their transitions; others have not fared as well. None of this is to say that celebrities should stop trying to rap — it’s just that the results can be awkward and often downright comical.
Although being typecast is generally seen as an unattractive prospect for actors and actresses, it is often inevitable. The fact is that some actors are perfect for certain roles — so much so that seeing them in any other context would just be unfathomable. Could you imagine Jack McBrayer as an alcoholic child molester? Me neither. Being typecast is not just for actors though, as many musicians shape their careers by establishing an image or sound that fans and critics come to expect. A desire to be taken more seriously or to demonstrate versatility has led to some unexpected role choices or career decisions. The following are a few examples of some of Hollywood’s biggest departures: