MUSIC 351- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 18 pages long!)
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Formed his own record label - death row records with marion suge knight. Makes a deal with interscope records (jimmy lovine) Label formed the company that produced beats by dre. Cover art is a reference to zig zag rolling papers. Referred to as g-funk / west coast hip hop. Musically - uses synthesizers and female backing vocals. More reference to old funk and r&b. Similar lyrics to the topics of gangsta rap. Mother was a teacher and she stressed education. Not a matter of necessity (making money), at first. Dropped out of high school at 17. A"n"r (artist and repertoire) artist at uptown records. Funded by clive davis and gives creative control. Parents were members of the black panther. Mother was on trial when pregnant with him. Mother becomes drug addict at one point. Involved in acting at a young age (in ny) Played a role in the play, a raisin in the sun at age 12.
