solved In order to answer the questions on the assignments you

In order to answer the questions on the assignments you will need to listen to the recordings and refer to other subjects and chapters that we have studied. Jot notes as the song plays.  When you write up your final draft please try to keep the answers short, succinct, and to the point.  Many of the questions ask you to draw your own conclusions based on your observations as you listen to the music. Base your answers on your own listening and critical thinking.
Many of you may have these songs. If not, you can find them on the internet. In many cases you will be unable to answer the questions if you only listen to the music once. You may have to listen several times and read information about the music and the artist.
Occasionally you will be able to find the answers (or at least some good hints!) in your research. In these cases, do not quote the text in your answer ONLY. You cannot get an “A” grade for quoting the text – your grade will be lowered for including extensive uncredited quotations, especially if your answer does not demonstrate your own understanding of the themes and the music. At a minimum you must restate the concepts in your own words, and pull quotes for support. Please reference the readings in your essay to substantiate your arguments. You may also pull from the videos and lyrics to weave them into your essay to support your claims.  
1. Listen to Mahalia Jackson’s version of “Trouble of the World,” Goodie Mob’s “Free”, and Outkast’s “You May Die”, Big KRIT’s “Live From the Underground” (Reprise)

To what genre does each song belong?
Identify the primary themes of each. For example, where is the notion of truth and justice? How are they formulated? In other words, through which Africanisms are these themes expressed?
How are they different and similar?
Can we place these songs in a historical context?  How so or not.

2. Listen to Eddie Harris’ “Compared to What” versus Outkast’s “DEEP”

To what genre does each song belong?
Identify the primary themes?
How do they deal with realness in their respective songs? Explain.
Can we find elements of balance, reciprocity, truth, harmony, justice, order, and righteousness in these songs? Explain and identify where.

3. Listen to Killah Priest’s “One Step” and Nas’ “One Mic.”

What are the primary themes of each song?
How are they different and similar?
What issue is dealt with in these songs? What relevance do these songs have to African American culture, history, and musical expression?

4. Listen to Nas’ “The World is Your’s” and Young Jeezy’s “Crazy World.”

What are the similar themes in each song?
When themes repeat, is there much variation in the repetitions????
When were the songs recorded? Although Nas’ version was genuinely revolutionary for its time, Jeezy’s treatment of the world is equally radical. What is the most striking difference between Jeezy’s version and Nas’? 

5. Listen to Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and Outkast’d “Liberation”

What are the main points of this song?
How is mental health – particularly the mental health of youth – narrated in these two songs?

6. Listen to Future’s “March Madness.” Compare it to his “Mask Off” and the flute sample used in “Mask Off”.

What are the primary themes in each song?
How are these themes described and articulated?
What issues are dealt with in each song?
What is the original song about that “Mask Off” pulls from? Can you draw any similarities in thematic purpose between the two?