5 music genres that have been affected by marijuana

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Marijuana can bridge the gaps between languages, beliefs, cultures, traditions and music genres. Different styles of music appeal to different people, but one thing that remains common is marijuana. You will find a citation of marijuana in lyrics, and you will even see singers with marijuana at the concerts. Here are some popular music genres that have been influenced by marijuana.

Country

Country music is often associated with drinking beer or whiskey. Now weed references are also made in country music. Many famous country singers smoke marijuana.

Electronica

Electronica came into the modern form in 1980. It has a close relationship with mind altering things. Many electronica artists like ASAP Rocky and Daft Punk are known to smoke weed. The lyrics of electronica music have reference to weeds.

Folk

The folk music relationship with marijuana was prevalent in the 70s. The folk artists were not ashamed to reveal their dependence on weed. There is even a popular folk song called ‘Marijuana.’

Hip Hop

Hip hop artists are among the most who smoke marijuana. Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and others can be named. Wiz Khalifa even has his line of rolling papers. Lil’ Wayne has a song named ‘Pussy Money Weed.’ Hip hop has a very close connection to marijuana.

Jazz

In the 19th century, the jazz music was used as a means to illustrate the dangers associated with marijuana. A country where racism and ignorance were the norms, jazz musicians used to paint a portrait of over sexualized maniacs. But the jazz musicians were not responsible for making marijuana illegal. Like other people, these musicians used to smoke weed. Jazz musician Louis Armstrong released a song named ‘Muggles’ which is a slang term for marijuana.

Marijuana has been a part of the musicians of many genres from very early years. They smoke weed for encouragement, energy, and creativity. In many parts of the world, smoking weed is legal. It is now very common for musicians to smoke weed; it inspires their music to a great extent.

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Many musicians have mentioned marijuana as an important element to their creative process. Louie Armstrong was the first musician who made his use of marijuana public. Many musicians today consider marijuana as their friend and drive to create something new.