From reggae to rock

Vybz Kartel, Damian Marley, Foo Fighters, System Of A Down

Above are a the videos I will be refering to. The Vybz Kartel video does not make sense because these people are in Jamaica which is not very far from a third world country in many parts of the country (Portmore being a fairly impoverished area). Despite the poverty and hard life many citizens of Jamaica face they are imitating the ignorance we face in America. The video does not make the song any better. The videography is mediocre, and I like the song a little less when I saw the video. The song inadvertently makes a political statement about two things. The influence of American culture on the rest of the world, and the want to be trendy and stylish regardless of socio-economic standing in our day in age. I like this artist because his music is catchy, and it's what my cousins listened to the last time I visited them in Jamaica.

The Damian Marley video makes sense and depicts the harsh truth the Jamaica and its people face everyday. While Jamaica is not war-torn or in a major crisis the citizens do not all have the basic building blocks for a good life: education, steady meals, and a safe place to live. The video does make the song better because it provides a visual for the profound story he is telling. It makes a strong politically statement, and in one line he says "To win election them trick we, then them don't do nothing at all" referring to the corrupt government. I enjoy listening to Damian Marley because it brings me back to my roots, and many of my friends who don't always understand what he is saying can enjoy it.

The Foo Fighter's video makes sense in regard to the message their song is conveying. The video makes the song better because there is a lot of build up, and creates a clear climax of the song. The statement that is being made is that you are free to be an individual, and there will always be powers in numbers so long as you stick to your guns. I personally like this band because their songs have good messages, and a great sound.

System of a Down's video makes sense because it perfectly depicts the message they are conveying. The video makes the song better because it demands attention, and the listeners should be attention to what this band is saying. The message is both social and political. They attack the government for withholding information from citizens and overall doing us a disservice. They call out the people for buying into their mind control media, and consumerism. I like this band because no matter how much I love their music because they are one of the few metal bands that I have come across to actually have a linear message throughout their message that I can agree with.