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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
The Grammys Doesn't Give a F@!ck About Black Artists
The Grammys has long stood as the pinnacle achievement for music artist in America. Some of the world's greatest artist have graced the stage of the Grammys. So, it's no wonder that it is the biggest night in music history, that is, until it began to snub those artists who are more deserving in favor of those who are usually white and male. Shocker! In my opinion, the Grammys has a long standing history for awarding artists who represent pop culture rather than those who have created a high quality body of work that transcends the mainstream platforms.
By Lovetta Bradley8 years ago in Beat
Review — Rich Brian 'Amen'
From his breakout hit "Dat $tick" to releasing his first project, from Indonesia to LA and after signing with 88 rising, Brian Imanuel has come a long way in the last two years. This album is 44 minutes long and has the song catalogue of a debut project. The singles off this album are "See Me," "Chaos" and "Glow Like Dat" which I think is the strongest of the singles. The album fills out with a cypher in "Amen," some real life stories like "Kitty" as well as four tracks with features from Offset, NIKI, August 08, and Joji (who I wrote a review for after he released In Tongues, so check that out).
By Calder Amos-Wood8 years ago in Beat
Current Top 5 Favorite Indie/Alt. Songs
The Neighbourhood is my definite top favorite band of all time. I have been around since the days of 2012 when the I'm Sorry... EP came out. Across time I have noticed that every album/ep that they have come out with, in my personal opinion, gets better and better every time. Most people know this talented band from one of their top famous songs "Sweater Weather," which came out in 2013.
By Nydia Johnson8 years ago in Beat
But If Your Daddy Thinks You're Fine...
I have been obsessed with this woman since I was 15 years old. Is it unhealthy? No. Is it a bit much? Probably. Do I care to work on it? Not really! I believe it is the kind of attachment and awe that everyone with a deep appreciation for art or any type of skilled creation expresses towards an artist at some point throughout their lives. My dad has Springsteen, my sister has Jimmy Fallon, my boyfriend has that singer from "Tool," etc. Well, Amy Winehouse is my artist.
By Jacqueline DeWitt8 years ago in Beat
Fall Out for a Fall Out Boy
I hit the ground running with Fall Out Boy. When I got my hands on their first full-length record Take This to Your Grave, I was sure I found a new favorite band. As a huge fan of the pop-punk genre in my youth, I was more than ready to accept them into my musical playlist with Blink 182, New Found Glory, NOFX and the many Emo/Screamo heavyweights on the scene at the time.
By Michael Pinero8 years ago in Beat
Dead Celebrities' Growing Success; Wrong?
The life of celebrities is presented greatly in the media. It is mostly broadcasted in every single detail; from what they eat, to whom they date, and to their everyday lifestyle. The especially known celebrities are more talked about after their death rather than during their life, but this time, they're not the ones granting permission to the media. In fact, it would not be up to them at all. So, the question is: who is responsible for the dead celebrities' growing success if they are already passed? And why? After the death of an acclaimed figure, one can notice that the celebrity's brand is more alive than ever.
By Mila Malik8 years ago in Beat
