Analyse af Mike Heenans 'An open letter to rap music'

The style of rap has changed a lot throughout the years, and its way of expressing and

explaining things. But one thing that has not changed is the tone towards women. It's not

common to hear words like “slut”, “whore” and “bitch” in rap lyrics. The harsh tone towards

women in rap could lead to a norm of talking down to women.

In the letter “An open letter to rap music (for my daughter)” 2014 by Mike Heenan, he writes

about his concerns of how rap music will affect his daughters, and that he thinks rap music

could be so much better if it was less hostile to women.

Introduction:

In the letter “Dear rap music”, dada Mike cancels and bids farewell to rap music and a genre

that lived with him, in his youth, but now disagrees and conflicts with his job as raising his

two daughters. He expresses his decision about separating himself from rap music, because it

has turned against women, due its misogyny and sexism. Instead he is opting for a more

respectful and a better influence for his children.

Analysis:

Dada Mike uses different ways to talk to people and make them understand his feelings and