Music and Family

 I have had the privilege to discuss my mom's intake on music. I asked her a few questions about music from the 90's, early 2000's and also todays music. I already know a lot about what my mom listens to, but I would like to share it with you all.

Highschool

In high school, my mom listened to mostly R&B. Some of her favorite artist and/or groups were TLC, SWV, En Vogue, Jodeci and many others. She had so many that she listed. I have listened to TLC before and maybe En Vogue but if I was told to tell you who is a part of some of these groups, I'd have no idea. In the 90's it was common for people to listen to music when they were bored. In her words, "We had nothing to do so we listened to music most of the time." It would make them want to dance. One song that is very commonly known by TLC is 'No Scrubs'. 

Parents taste in music

I asked, did you like the music your mom listened to? For many people in this generation, we would probably say no. Well, the same goes for her. When my mom was younger, she didn't really like my grandma's taste in music but now that she's older, it is some of the only music she listens to. I am the same way, I guess I got that from her. When I was younger, I did not like the 90's music my mom played but I did like the early 2000's music she played. Now I love 90's music. Me and my family will play it in the kitchen while my mom is cooking, and we would all sing and dance to it as if it just came out yesterday or as if it was still number 1 on billboard. Some examples of music my grandma listen to that my mom now likes is "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding and "Papa was a Rolling Stone" by the Temptations.

Early 2000's

My Siblings and I grew up listening to early 2000's. I wanted to know if this was something my mom enjoyed listening to. Her response to this was, "I was okay. It wasn't bad and it was still pretty innocent." We enjoy listening to this era of music just as much as the 90's era. Though it was a turning point in music, it was still good enough to enjoy. My younger sister, mom and I would be in the car waiting for my brother to finish up football practice and we would be listening to so many songs. Most artist we liked we a K Michelle, Lil Mama and Rihanna. 

Today's Music

Music today is very different from older music, so I wanted to know how is makes her feel. I asked two questions regarding todays music. Question 1. How do you feel about today's music? She responded "It is bad. There is too much cursing, and it does not make sense. I feel like rappers are rapping about anything now."  Question 2. Do you feel like music is meaningful now? She responded, "No, it isn't significant, and it talks about the wrong things." I knew this is how she would respond. I do agree on some levels because I do not understand some songs that are out now, but I think you have to place yourself to the right artist to find meaningful music of today. The final question I asked was, what genre of music do you listen to, now that you are older? and her response was "Gospel and 90's R&B." 

Overall, I enjoy being able to listen to music that my mom would listen to when she was my age. Many songs she has played, I have loved but others I am still confused on why it was popular.