rap

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

(Most) Modern Rap is bad?
(Note: whenever I say “rapper,” I am saying a majority, not all rappers) As a musician and fan of (most) music, it pains me to see, rather hear, poor musicianship in modern music. What I am about to say may cause you to desire to punch me in the face. Are you ready? Are you sure? Here we go. Modern rap music is bad. Ok, maybe not all of it, but MOST modern rap music is bad.
By James McKinney6 years ago in Beat
What The Kids Are Listening to These Days
“All you kids listen to is that womp womp music!” My high school English teacher would chide us on our poor music choice when passing back essays due the class before.
By Alison G.6 years ago in Beat
“Yeah Aight”
Hip hop music has become today's most popular genre, and is increasingly becoming more accessible thanks to streaming services like Spotify and Soundcloud, allowing it to be almost as easy to listen to an artist as it is making yourself into one. Because of this, as much as there are talented artists who create compelling and creative pieces of music, there will be just as many talentless, cash-grabbing hacks who follow an easy formula for a big payday. When directly comparing the music of an artist to the music of a hack, the differences are night and day. However, there is one artist rocketing into the mainstream that many consider being on one side of the spectrum (hack), while I believe the opposite. That artist is...that's right, California based rapper Blueface, baby! Born Jonathan Porter, Blueface is known for his eccentric, gang rap style and signature phrase "yeah aight". When his name is brought up, most of my peers will quickly laugh, and write his songs off as "trash" or "all sounding the same". Although, yes, I wouldn't say he has the most talent in today's rap, I think he brings a new attitude, humor and creativity that pushes him much further above many popular artists of the rap game barrel.
By Nic Sanon6 years ago in Beat
Song Review: 'The Box' by Roddy Ricch
The Box by Roddy Ricch is the number one song in America. I am curious as to why? What is it about this song that has resonated so deeply with the American people that it has become the most popular piece of music on the market today? In this review I will examine the appeal of The Box, it’s themes, meanings and lyrical elements. We will also examine the songs place in the history and evolution of rap and hip hop as that is far more interesting than the song itself.
By Sean Patrick6 years ago in Beat
Multi-Talented Queens, NYC Artist, Actor Amir Royale Releases Second 2020 Single “Hold It Down”
From Amir Royale “Hold It Down" is something I stopped consciously saying to myself a long time ago. Is that fair? No — maybe it isn't. But, I never take the time to concern myself with whether or not it's okay to be everyone's rock. I've came to terms with it. I've been the glue that holds circles together even when I never wanted to be. I've left and seen things crumble or lose things of substance — projects that I KNOW deserve to be seen by the world. I've been the kid that everybody either looked up to, looked down on for not being around long enough, or the atrophic object for other people's successes. Yet, that's my thing about all this. If I don't shout my homies out. Who will? If I don't show you all how powerful my family is and shall CONTINUE to be before they leave the Earth — which one of you will speak their beauty back into existence? If I don't keep loving the people I've lost, will they still get that love elsewhere? If not me, then who? If not y'all — I'm taking all the injustices, the beautification, and infamy to the grave with me. Trust...
By StageScene Magazine6 years ago in Beat
"i"
“i” by Kendrick Lamar is a song unlike anything that we have ever heard. In the genre of Rap/Hip-Hop, it set trends that would pave the way for future artists, albums, and tracks through its unique tone and message.
By Tyler Walker6 years ago in Beat
A Beat To Believe In
Apparently it’s easier to see the greatness in others than it is to see the greatness in me, And there’s no freedom or peace in self-restricting thoughts,
By Alana Kinard6 years ago in Beat
Behind the Beat
There are very few songs that truly stand the test of time. Songs that not only move you but seem to gravitate towards you then pull you in unexpectedly, almost like a musical riptide. You see, Kanye Wests' "Stronger" was so much more to me than just some single off a rapper's album. It was my pounding of the chest moment. It was my warrior call.
By Steelo Chris6 years ago in Beat
Lose Yourself
Eminem just performed Lose Yourself at the Oscars and people lost their minds! The internet was filled with enthusiastic comments about the surprise performance.
By PRiMe PeRf6 years ago in Beat
Is White Wulf the Next Eminem?
WHO IS WULF? This is the story of the Wulf. Whitewulf was born in Bosnia and raised in the United States. Due to escalating turmoil in the country at the time, Wulfs family came to the US when he was just a young boy not knowing a word of English.
By Kyle Treadwell6 years ago in Beat
Studio Vibez
"Well I'm just sittin' in the studio just trying to get to you baby You know this song so fucking dope, girl it's hard for me not to play it,
By Lyrical Value 6 years ago in Beat
Dynamic, Multi-Talented Creator Amir Royale Releases Emotionally Powerful Single “People Say”
From Amir Royale “People Say” is a testament to a different me. A different place and time from today that not only myself — but everyone fathoms — at least once. It doesn’t exist today, it doesn’t exist tomorrow. Maybe it’s been a year since it’s events—maybe the events are currently happening — maybe they are yet to happen or never will. The confusion of it all is the reason why I'm showing it to you. It’s the reason why I'm alone and by myself with the tools I've always thought could best help me explain what keeps happening to me. And as always, from an honest place — I love you for taking the time to be here and listen. At least for right now. Tah, tah — my darlings.
By StageScene Magazine6 years ago in Beat