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For those that embrace music instead of condemning it, you will be aware of magnitude of its impact. Outside of having something to tap your foot to, music has been able to bridge the gaps between generations and has dissolved certain cultural differences that have forever kept the world divided.

Now, in all honesty, music can’t end famine, poverty or create world peace, but if it has the ability to bring different sides together to actually move in unison, it must have some type of significance. With that said, it is almost required that everyone to be given the same opportunity to experience it.

In some parts of the country, music programs have been stripped from certain schooling systems. To snip the problem in the bud, VH1 launched Save the Music which is a non-profit organization whose intent is to restore instrumental music education in American public school and raise awareness about the importance of music as part of each child’s complete education.

Hip-Hop group Nappy Roots has joined the cause by launching the N.R.E.G. music program in Kentucky which has the intent of restoring the positive reputation and outlook of Hip-Hop within the educational school system. The program was set into motion while celebrating the 7th annual Nappy Roots Day Celebration.

Always the voice to endorse positivity in the music, the group has released songs such as “Imma Be Alright, their latest single, which is injected with positive lyrics and gives off that feel good vibe which can inspire the youth to be more than the general hustler or drug dealer.

“NREG is looking to have at least 5 more public schools on board in 2010,” said group member Skinny Deville.

Taking things one step further, Nappy Roots has reached out to VH1 and has been in discussion about partnering the two programs to help raise funds for more music programs.

Continuing to stay on the move, the group has already made the announcement for their next release, entitled Pursuit of Nappyness, which should be out around March.