How Does Your Cultural Background Shape Your Music Taste?

[killamch89]

I’ve been reflecting on how our cultural backgrounds can profoundly impact our musical preferences. From the genres we gravitate toward to the artists we admire, it seems like our upbringing plays a significant role. Do you find that your cultural heritage influences the music you enjoy? What specific styles or songs connect you to your roots?

[The Blackangel]

When I was little I liked country music. I grew up on a farm, and it matched up with the kind of life I was living. In my teens I lost interest and started gravitating to metal. I always loved rock/metal as I’m a child of the 80’s. Now it’s rap and metal. They talk about the life I have lived since I dropped out of high school. I can relate to these songs, and understand what they’re saying in the lyrics. 

[killamch89]

40 minutes ago, The Blackangel said:

When I was little I liked country music. I grew up on a farm, and it matched up with the kind of life I was living. In my teens I lost interest and started gravitating to metal. I always loved rock/metal as I’m a child of the 80’s. Now it’s rap and metal. They talk about the life I have lived since I dropped out of high school. I can relate to these songs, and understand what they’re saying in the lyrics. 

I grew up in a violent neighborhood so hip hop, dancehall, Reggae and Rap all resonated with me from a young age. At some point, Rock and Roll, Soca and RnB got added to the mix as well.