I began thinking about this topic while reminiscing over Lil' Wayne's song A Milli
and remembering how there was an Obama Remix right around the time of President Obama's election race in 2008.
The music and media industries have worked with Obama, whether or not he was willingly cooperating, to attract attention to President Obama and the songs. I believe that videos like this helped Obama further grasp the attention of the youth of the nation. Many will agree with the fact that the younger people of the nation brought Obama to the top of the polls. This is evident when the large decrease in young voters in 2010 occurred. Although they are still supporting Obama, many did not bother to vote in 2010 costing Democratic seats in Senate and House. The drop in voters can be partially blamed for Obama's lack to reach out and inform the younger people and tell them they needed to vote. I believe that the publicity from the music industry involving Obama helped grab the youth's attention. The spoof video of Go Hard in the Paint by renowned rapper Waka Flocka Flames
called Head of the State by Baracka Flocka Flames
is another example of Obama's impact in the musical world and rap industry. The media's interest in President Obama may be stemmed from the easy publicity surrounding the power of President Obama combined with the additional publicity from being the first black president.
I feel the media abused President Obama to attract more attention and profit. He is seen everywhere and many are beginning to view him as the "King of all Media." As we near the next Presidential Election, I wonder whether or not we will see more media publicity in the music industry involving Obama and if there is more publicity, will this help him in the race.
and remembering how there was an Obama Remix right around the time of President Obama's election race in 2008.
The music and media industries have worked with Obama, whether or not he was willingly cooperating, to attract attention to President Obama and the songs. I believe that videos like this helped Obama further grasp the attention of the youth of the nation. Many will agree with the fact that the younger people of the nation brought Obama to the top of the polls. This is evident when the large decrease in young voters in 2010 occurred. Although they are still supporting Obama, many did not bother to vote in 2010 costing Democratic seats in Senate and House. The drop in voters can be partially blamed for Obama's lack to reach out and inform the younger people and tell them they needed to vote. I believe that the publicity from the music industry involving Obama helped grab the youth's attention. The spoof video of Go Hard in the Paint by renowned rapper Waka Flocka Flames
called Head of the State by Baracka Flocka Flames
is another example of Obama's impact in the musical world and rap industry. The media's interest in President Obama may be stemmed from the easy publicity surrounding the power of President Obama combined with the additional publicity from being the first black president.
I feel the media abused President Obama to attract more attention and profit. He is seen everywhere and many are beginning to view him as the "King of all Media." As we near the next Presidential Election, I wonder whether or not we will see more media publicity in the music industry involving Obama and if there is more publicity, will this help him in the race.
I agree with this. Obama is probably one of, if not the most, publicized presidents. From being on the news in general, to being on talk shows like Jay Leno, to being incorporated in many raps songs. I'm sure this is due to how cool and possibly how much "swag" he has, but I'm also sure its because he is the first black president. He seems to be more of a celebrity or star than the country's president.
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