Although the show Fresh Prince of Bel Air did not release until 1990, the theme music is very similar to that of RUN-DMC. The background music of the Fresh Prince song includes drum beats and guitar similar to those found in RUN-DMC songs. Although there are some added elements in the Fresh Prince song, like electronic sounds, it is obvious that the song was inspired by the rap artists of the 1980s. Personally, I think the Fresh Prince theme song sounds more like the rap music millennial are used to, as the electronic beats are seen in many rap artists’ music today.
It is interesting to consider how rap music has changed over time. Rap lyrics are accompanied by beats, however they are electronic rather than percussion or guitar. In my opinion, RUN-DMC and Beastie Boys are more similar to the rock gods of the late-1960s. This is because the current society guitar is primarily associated with rock, alternative, indie, and folk music rather than rap. When I listen to RUN-DMC music, I do not consider it “rap” music, even though technically it is in music history. The theme of Fresh Prince can be thought of in the same way, even though it differs slightly.
