My impressions of Patton’s life as a musician mirrors the lives of many of my favorite

musicians. The belief that Blues was considered the “devils’ music” perpetuates similar

stereotypes of rap music. I found it interesting that Patton came from a Christian background. I

have heard rappers say that their parents raised them in strict and devote Christian households

and that their parents do not agree with secular music. Moreover, there was a specific line in the

text that stated, “But the words were not the main point in Patton’s music. They were barely

understandable most of the time and impossible sometime.” Those words really stood out to me

because it reminded me of mumble rappers. There are many very popular mumble rappers and

who knew that mumble music existed prior to the new generation of rappers. I was also

impressed by the continuous theme of musicians singing about their lives. Essentially, Patton’s

life experiences provided him the lyrics he grew so popular for. He sang about his love for

drinking and smoking; much like rappers rapping about alcohol and drugs they like to use. The

life of Patton and the life of musicians now is like an ongoing thread of recycled behavior. From

the women, drugs, and sex; I do not find Patton’s life any different from lives of rappers and

musicians today. I was surprised to learn that Patton got sick so early in life. I know that

drinking and smoking are unhealthy, but I questioned whether his health failed because of his

impoverished upbringing and general eating habits. I know that diet is something that has been

passed along in the African American community and it is honestly not the healthiest. Overall,

some the best music is made from hardships and like many rappers today and Patton in the past,

found peace and therapy in the form of music.