rap

Rhythm and Poetry; rap music is a genre centered around speaking truth to power with style.

Hip-Hop Artist Plans to Set It Off
If a musical research specialist were to conduct a nationwide poll asking a few hundred people what the hottest musical genre currently is in the country, about eighty to ninety percent of them would either say EDM (Electronic Dance Music) or hip-hop. The truth is, both hip-hop and rap are at the forefront of modern music, and that will be the case for years to come. The waves of popularity the genre has already generated are astronomical in numbers. This is old news to those who are knowledgeable of the history of hip-hop, but to others who are not, this is a relatively new era of thrilling musical styles and different approaches to creativity.
By Samuel Noble8 years ago in Beat
Best Japanese Rappers You Can Listen to Right Now
The music industry in Japan is very diverse compared to many other countries. While they're ideal in creating traditional music, they're also really popular in hip-hop. In fact, hip-hop is one of their most loved genres. Even hip-hop artists' fashion is unique as they dress in vintage sports jackets, baggy pants, caps—overall a 90s hip-hop style. Just like how singers in pop are praised for their catchy music, Japanese rappers are getting a lot of the spotlight, too.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Beat
Ludacris Is the Most Underrated Mainstream Hip Hop Artist of All Time
Hip-hop has always been a genre where even the most successful, talented, and influential artists still don't get the credit they deserve.
By Liu Scott8 years ago in Beat
Top 5 Best M.I.A Songs
Mathangi Arulpragasam or better known as M.I.A made her debut in 2000 as a Sri Lankan rapper, visual artist, and badass artist who holds meaning in her lyrics.
By Petruce Jean-Charles8 years ago in Beat
Many Fans Are Angry That Stormzy Beat Out Ed Sheeran at the 2018 British Awards. Do They Have a Fair Case?
The 2018 Brit award will be seen as the moment UK black music was taken seriously. After many years of under appreciation & racial biased, our music & contributions could not be ignored.
By Liu Scott8 years ago in Beat
'Juicy' By the Notorious B.I.G. Went From a Song I Liked to My Least Favourite to a Song I Can't Stand
Many artists have a signature song, a piece of music that makes you think of that artist specifically. Sometimes its their most commercially successful single. But more often than not, it's considered not their best work.
By Liu Scott8 years ago in Beat
The Lack of Exposure by Mainstream Media Outlets on Hip-Hop Artist Charity Work Is Horrible
No matter how big, successful, or powerful Hip-Hop culture gets, I believe it may never get its due respect and acknowledgement.
By Liu Scott8 years ago in Beat
Best New Hip Hop Songs That Are Bringing Back the 90s
Many fans consider the 90s to be the golden age of rap music. Nas, Biggie, and the Wu-Tang Clan are just a few of the landmark voices from the decade that have had an undeniable effect on contemporary artists. In fact, we seem to be on the cusp of a 90s-style resurgence, with the best new hip hop songs throwing it back to the beloved era.
By Glen Ryan8 years ago in Beat
Gunna - 'Drip Season 3'
Young Thug ain’t so young anymore. Actually, many ATLiens might consider him the “big homie.” Atlanta’s burgeoning rap scene is a hub of new talent waiting to be discovered; and Thug is like a big brother surveying the current landscape.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
Best New Cloud Rappers Out Right Now
You might not have ever heard of cloud rap before, but it just might be your new favorite subgenre of hip hop. To give you a hint, if you know what sad boi rappers are, you already know half of what you need to know about cloud rap. Musically, the genre is marked by spacey, hazy sounds, lo-fi sound quality, and a retro Myspace kind of vibe.
By Will Vasquez8 years ago in Beat
5 Worst Rap Songs of 2017
5) Lil Pump - "Gucci Gang" Despite this song being one of the most obnoxious songs in the history of rapping, it blew up after it's release on Oct 23, 2017. First of all, drugs, sex and a high-end brand of clothing is really what this song is about. At least I think so. Second, the video takes place in a school! He is holding weed and slurring stuff about drugs! If this is how you get famous, I could probably get famous in three days and be a millionaire.
By Aquamarine Crystal Gem8 years ago in Beat
Song Review: "Those Nights" by King Boo
One of the biggest misconceptions about organic hip-hop music that comes straight from the type of neighborhoods where the genre originated is that the songs don't have a meaning.
By Victor Trammell8 years ago in Beat