I always laugh when people say music doesn't affect you. Some Kids can't even memorize speeches or books but can drop some ignorant ass verse word for word.
If you put a speech or book to a beat and make the words rhyme, kids would have no problem memorizing them. Music is inherently easier to memorize than books or speeches, wether it’s a demonic negative song or an uplifting positive one
With that said. Yes, music is very influential and has an effect on the youth. Would never deny that