In today’s society gender expectations of music have changed. Before it was never really expected for women to create much music and become “popular”. Even though that has changed now, gender still plays a big role in music. Sometimes music and be found more feminine and/or masculine but music shouldn't be gender specific.
Females can’t be rappers
In the early 2000’s, it was unnatural for women to have a rap style. It made women look masculine and unattractive in other eyes. One artist that helped change this is Missy Elliott. She brought her own style to hip hop and let the world know that women can rap just as well as a man can. Though people still showed her hate, she continued to create music and rap. Til this day Missy is an iconic feminine role model in the music industry. She helped and inspired many female rappers we know and love today.
Missy Elliott- The rain
Men shouldn’t sing about their feelings
There’s been lots of controversy about men singing about how they feel. Some believe it’s beautiful and sensitive while others believe it’s soft and in powering to makes. Now many men sing about how they feel and what others feel while they’re alone to shed light about everyone having feelings. It’s ok to cry and be sensitive at times but that shouldn’t take away masculinity from a person. Being able to relate to others is something some fans look for in music and being able to find others that can provide it shows that we are all human. I love listening to Giveon and Brent Faiyaz because they are not afraid to speak out about natural emotions everyone has. It is something special to hear people that are well known can go through the same things as everyone else.
Brent Faiyaz- All mine
Giveon- Like I want You
Gender collaboration
One of my favorite parts of gender change within music is people coming together no matter the gender. It’s beautiful to see music taking effect on so many different people. Breaking what was once a boundary to make a difference in the world gained lots of respect from others and now, we get to experience a cultural change with amazing music.
T.I. ft. Rihanna- Live Your Life
Jordan Sparks ft. Chris Brown- No Air
