Country Music versus Hip-Hop

Country and hip hop music have many similarities as well as many differences. Both types of music are very popular in todays teen culture and both have very large fan bases. Though the music in each of these categories is quite different, hip hop and country are more alike than most people might at first think. In each genre, artists are finding ways to express their thoughts and or feelings through music. In my opinion, the type of music that we choose to listen to all depends on how well we can relate to what an artist says and how he goes about saying it. Usually, (but not always) country music focuses on things in life that really matter to people, for example; relationships, family, and everyday life. Though hip hop music often deals with some of the same topics, the way the message is put across is much different. Sure the beats and tones are much different but the biggest difference in my opinion is the language. Hip hop is almost always much more vulgar than country music. The language used towards drugs, sex, violence, and other controversial topics is what in my opinion sets the two types of music apart from eachother.