Lupe Fiasco’s Modern Voice Essay - 1514 Words

History has constantly brought upon leaders and individuals who stands up against the corrupt society he and many others face. Those â€Å"leaders† express their profound thoughts for both him and the many others that are too afraid to speak out. One of the most notorious writers in American history and is known for his transcendental ideals. However, today’s society lacks individuals who parallels with Whitman. Lupe Fiasco represents the Modern American voice speaking out against the degrading world society and does so by influencing the public through their appeal of music. He rejects and contrasts from the negative influences of the world and uses his music to contradict those who degrade our society. Born in the west side of Chicago†¦show more content†¦In the song, Fiasco portrays the manipulation that many are often affected by. He suggests that others should, like him, ignore what others think and act purely on what you believe. Fiasco uses the analogy of slaves to describe the similar effects of losing one’s individuality. The experiences one would face if he/she succumbs into the negative influences of others would be similar to that of African American slaves. Because of human nature, jealousy exists amongst every individual and by allowing others to control aspects of your life, he/she will be able harm those dependent variables of one’s life. Similarly, Whitman states that one should freely â€Å"†¦give alms to everyone that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God, have patience and indulgence toward the people, take off your hat to nothing known or unknown or to any man or number of men, go freely with powerful uneducated persons and with the young and with the mothers of families†¦Ã¢â‚¬  (Leaves of Summer, Preface) Whitman again describes the idea of individualism. People fear of the higher power and often let that fear consume them, eventually eliminating the individual’s ability to act freely. He implies that people should ignore those circumstances and without