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All Rap is 'Conscious Rap'. Top Story - November 2017.
"Conscious rap" is defined as rap music which "challenges the dominant cultural, political, philosophical, and economic consensus." Which, if you ask me, sounds a hell of a lot like regular, old rap. The definition continues to state that "conscious rap" songs usually contain "positive, uplifting messages, often delivered over smooth ear-grabbing beats." Which again, to me just sounds like rap.
By Jaylin Paschal8 years ago in Beat
New Out in Grime Music
Over the past few weeks, it has been hard to catch up with all the sick releases happening. End of October saw Krept and Konan release their two incredible mixtapes 7 Days and 7 Nights. Halloween saw Skepta release his Vicious EP and Metro Boomin & Offset release Without Warning (which actually released without warning). Start of November has brought us new Dave's album Game Over and Wiley announcing a new album for next February whilst releasing a single from it this week.
By Natalie Malcolm8 years ago in Beat
Best Hotels for Ultra Music Fest
When it comes to planning a festival weekend, booking the hotel seems to be the most tedious part of the check list. Does it really look like the pictures? How is the location? What makes the property special? How can I get to the festival the fastest?
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Beat
Dave - 'Game Over' EP Review
Dave has been tenacious in his pursuit of stardom. The Grime up-and-comer released Six Paths last year and collaborated with AJ Tracey on their banger, “Thiago Silva.” He’s a relentless MC that just continues to get better. His newest effort, Game Over, is a seven track EP that finds the young star more agitated, but more self-aware than ever before. Is this Dave’s best project thus far, or is the best still yet to come?
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
Best Guitar Books for Beginners to Learn the Basics
You've finally taken that first step and bought that guitar you always wanted to start playing. You pick it up and try to pluck a few strings and it feels so foreign you put it in the corner of the room and never pick it up again. Don't be that person!
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Beat
If I Can Dream
Elvis Presley a name that is known all over the world. Over 20 million people over the last 35 years that have visited Graceland Elvis' home and the other millions who have not, the name brings to them a thought of someone who was more than just a singer/entertainer. To us fans, the name Elvis Presley is a man who went for a dream and eventually achieved it. From his humble beginning, to his untimely death, Elvis gave the world the gift of not only his voice, but his story.
By E.F. Landeros8 years ago in Beat
Things to Know When Attending Your First Music Festival
Attending your first music festival is a lot like losing your virginity — or, at least it was for me. I loved it, but it was awkward. At points, I didn't know what I was doing and just tried to look sexy. Yes, it was a lot like doing it for the first time, in that respect.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Beat
5 Amazing 'Undiscovered' UK Hip Hop Artists
It's always a good feeling when you discover a new artist that you can listen to on repeat for an extended number of days. What makes it feel that little more special is when you can follow their progress and watch them grow to become global superstars, thinking that you were there from the beginning!
By Jamie Brocklehurst8 years ago in Beat
Review: Game Over - Dave
Game Over, which includes Dave's singles "Question Time" and "No Words," was released at Midnight, and has already had its praises sung by the fans. The songs on Game Over provide a blend of classic Dave, as seen on "Attitude," with a mix of a previously seen before Dave — one who is close to his thoughts and speaks them all on a track — which is seen on both "How I Met My Ex" and "My 19th Birthday."
By SKetch Media8 years ago in Beat
