F2F Class Notes (Celeste) [R]***

Read the article below and discuss it in your next class.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/04/27/whats-your-salary-becomes-no-no-job-interviews/100933948/

The rapper Jay Z has been recognized for his prolific and influential songwriting career by being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He becomes the first hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Hall. The Hall’s mission is to, “preserve, honor and celebrate the legacy of the great songwriters whose work has enriched the world’s culture”. Jay Z’s real name is Shawn Carter. He grew up in a poor area of New York, where he went to school with future rappers The Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes. He got into hip-hop and became one of the best-selling musicians of all time. He has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. He is also a successful businessman and owns an upmarket sports bar in New York and the music streaming service Tidal.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama inducted Jay Z into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Obama expressed his admiration for Jay Z, saying: “Like all of you, I am a fan, and I’ve been listening to Jay Z since I was a young and hungry state senator. I’m pretty sure I’m still the only president to listen to Jay Z’s music in the [White House].” Mr Obama said Jay Z should also be considered a “true American original” for his contribution to rap and American culture. He called Jay Z the “greatest rapper of all time”. Jay Z’s music publisher Jon Platt accepted the award on his behalf. He said: “[Jay Z] would tell up-and-coming hip-hop artists today that there can be no mistake or question that you are indeed songwriters.”

Vocabulary

recommend v. – to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for aparticular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done

suggest v. -to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider

set sb up on a blind date – to plan or arrange a blind for sb
eg. In one episode of HIMYM, Barney set Ted up on a blind date with a hooker.

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induct v. – to introduce someone formally or with a special ceremony to an organization or group, or to beliefs or ideas
eg. Some actresses are inducted into global peace organizations.

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legacy n. – something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time
eg. Allison’s legacy that she will leave with her daughter is to be confident. –

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upmarket  adj. – Upmarket goods and products are of very high quality and intended to be bought by people who are quite rich

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hungry = ambitious, determined, driven
eg. Some students are hungry for knowledge.

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up-and-coming adj. – not well known, growing, maturing, becoming more famous