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The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines music as "the science or art of ordering tones or sounds in succession, in combination, and in temporal relationships to produce a composition having unity and continuity" (A 1). While this may suitably cover the technically aspect of music, anyone who has ever listened to music knows that it is so much more, that music is an aural representation of a person's soul. It encompasses elements of that person such as convictions, observations, and beliefs. These artistic interpretations represent a group of socially conscious creative types scattered among various types of people who use music as a means by which to express themselves. Thus, music is an imprint of society's response to current events as shown through hate music, music centered around American president George W. Bush, and the protest music of Zimbabwe.
Hate music is one of the most controversial forms of music. It is music that boldly expresses feelings of hatred and anger at......

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