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Since the release of the Buggles song “Video Killed the Radio Star” and the introduction of the music video station MTV in the early 80’s, music videos have progressed into a predominate part of our culture. Every generation has had its video icons. These icons have used the music video to convey messages to their viewers. Messages sent through music videos have included everything from what to wear, how to act, and who to vote for. With such an influence and with ever increasing availability, it is important that viewers become media literate in order to critically question what messages are being sent through videos to them. We have chosen fifteen popular videos that are on current, consistent rotation on music video stations. We have summarized them and added in critical questions to consider for visitors to this blog to answer. We have also linked the videos to this site. You can access each video by clicking on the picture of the artist that is found beside the title of the video.

Friday, March 30, 2007


Akon featuring Snoop Dogg- "I Wanna Love You"
In this video, there are images of Akon and Snoop Dogg rapping together as well as women dancing on chairs in lingerie. There are a few scenes where Snoop Dogg is shown relaxing with a woman and they are taking polaroid pictures of them together. There are also a few scenes with just Snoop Dogg and there is smoke coming out of his mouth as he talks about having a "smoke session" in the back.

Questions to Consider:
How are the males in this video portrayed?
How are the females in this video portrayed?
What kind of message can be drawn from this song and video?

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