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First off I would like to let you know all the photos you see in my Padlet are taken by me (except for the portrait of me, duh). In this Padlet I have included my different encounters with music with short descriptions included with photos. I have also included songs that connect with me as well as quotes from artist that I feel go beyond the music that make an impact on society. Also if you like the photos I have on here you can click here to see more photos that I have taken! Anyways..... Enjoy!

Music: I define music as a group of sounds that come together to create a new sound where then it can be enjoyed by a listener. Just like when you gather ingredients and other foods to make a meal, music is made in the same way. Just like food, everyone has a different taste. Music is a big part of my life, as an artist (photographer), I can appreciate someone else's work because I know how much dedication and effort it takes. My favorite kind of music is Hip-Hop/Rap because it holds many characteristics of what I like. I like soulful music, meaningful music, music that makes you think, music that makes you get goosebumps, music that makes you sad, music that makes you happy, music that energizes the soul, and music that appreciates older music. Hip-Hop/Rap has all these characteristics one way or the other.

Picture of me taken by my friend Alex Conteras

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I would like to start with this song , which is one of my favorite songs by Kanye West, because there is so much emotion and meaning to this song about the soon to be death of his grandmother.

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This photo was taken and one my first galleries which was hosted by DtxStreet (group of photographers in the DFW area). Here I witnessed Kev Quais perform at his first shows.

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"Since day one, since the first time I touched the pen, I wanted to be the best at what I do." -Kendrick Lamar

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"Since day one, since the first time I touched the pen, I wanted to be the best at what I do." -Kendrick Lamar

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I like this quote by Kendrick Lamar because it connects with me as an artist, because I can relate to his drive to be the best at what he does.

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I made this video because when i hear this song it reminds me of my girlfriend and reminds me of my home.

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This photo was taken from the Hip Hop Book Club meeting I attend every month where the hosts of the event guide the audience through discussions of Hip-Hop albums in a way that resembles a traditional book club. Here one of the attendees shares her perspective on the album "Krit Wuz Here" by Big Krit. I don't just listen to music, I live it.

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"I will go down as the voice of this generation, of this decade, I will be the loudest voice"- Kanye West

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"I will go down as the voice of this generation, of this decade, I will be the loudest voice"- Kanye West

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Finally, I would like to end with this quote, because its so powerful. Kanye's music is so influential politically, socially, and musically to this generation. Even Kanye knows it.