rap
Rhythm and Poetry; rap music is a genre centered around speaking truth to power with style.
Reason First: Is 50 Cent Right for Defending Eminem Against Lord Jamar?
Ultimate troll, 50 Cent bandied words at Lord Jamar over the latter legendary rapper's comments concerning Eminem. While some may call it “caping” for the white man, there is good cause that 50 engaged in a verbal sparring session on Instagram. 50 Cent signed an unprecedented at the time, one million dollar contract as a joint venture between Eminem’s Shady Records and Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment. Through years of falling out with the rapper Game, to Young Buck, and splitting ties with Lloyd Banks, 50 Cent and Eminem have remained tight. Together, the two men have earned the respect of most figures within the hip hop universe. That is, of course, except for Lord Jamar. He has gone on the record saying that black people don’t listen to Eminem’s music. But is this true? In the gym, as Lord Jamar has indicated, Eminem is not blasted through earbuds. What about Eminem’s Oscar-winning ode to overcoming adversity “Lose Yourself”? Does Jamar not know that African Americans get pumped up to the Recovery rapper? Is this true? On the excursion to the club, are black people not gearing up for a good night by listening to “Greatest” while wood grain grippin’? Don’t clubs still vibrate with the sound of “Shake That,” Eminem’s song with the late Nate Dogg and “Smack That” with Akon? 50 Cent is a master at challenging anyone who crosses him or his values. He goes on Instagram saying that Lord Jamar was already deceased and that Lord Jamar is no “Grand Puba” anyway. 50 Cent has spit venomous bars on tracks but his words on social media have just as much toxicity.
By Skyler Saunders5 years ago in Beat
Edison Salvador: The Next R&B Sensation
Music would like to introduce you to an up and coming R&B star. You cannot think about music without thinking about Edison. In the beginning of his music, years he would end up using his full name which was Edison Salvador, but his mom thought it would be hard for people to remember. He did not want to change his name to anything crazy so he decided to use his first name instead. Edison felt like his name brought uniqueness with not a lot of people carrying the same name.
By Heisenberg5 years ago in Beat
SIRI Declares Bizzy Bone the Greatest Rapper Alive!
Bizzy bone has been having a great month with his new album The Mantra topping the charts. But the good news just keeps getting better as SIRI has declared Bizzy Bone the greatest rapper alive. Could SIRI have heard the album The Mantra ? It seems so.
By The Sinister Pen5 years ago in Beat
Area57 Music Group Masterminded By "Houston Hip-Hop Veteran Tink"
IN his varied forms from an underground Houston ghetto to an internationally recognized trend and commercial industry, hip hop has imagination and innovation at its heart. Either musician manufacture new musical instruments from record players, wave spoken words mysteriously over rhythms, or now use digital media to create collaboration networks; imagination is a cultural trait and continues to be relevant today.
By sibca awan5 years ago in Beat
What WAP Really Means
Ever since it first premiered on VH1 I had been enthralled with the drama, the heartbreak, and the absolute, mostly unintended hilarity of the cast of Love and Hip Hop. Mona Scott Young had assembled a mix of hip hop hopefuls and has-beens to create either a jumping-off point for a comeback or a career graveyard. Someone who had taken full advantage of this platform, along with Remy Ma, is one Cardi B. The snaggletooth stripper was initially taken as a joke by fans and a good amount of her other cast members but mylanta, did she show everyone up. She is now one of the most successful alums of the show.
By Sydney Moore5 years ago in Beat
XVI— Raw and Unapologetic
Raw and unapologetically honest, XVI (pronounced 16th) brings his life, love and tribulations into every verse he raps. Growing up on 16th Avenue in a tough neighborhood of East Bradenton, Florida (where XVI indubitably got his name), XVI found himself in and out of public schools and detention centers. "Eat or be eaten" was the mantra he lived by which became his truth and a byproduct of growing up in such strenuous of environments. It wasn't until moving to Clearwater where his life took a new turn, finding himself among other music innovators that took notice of XVI's musical talent. These relationships helped set a foundation for XVI to harness his musical skill and create a platform to release his music. Known for his attention to detail, intricate word plays, and concept driven raps, XVI continues to personify his journey through his music.
By Jason James 6 years ago in Beat
The Trap Age: 2020’s Is the Best Decade for Music (So Far)
Listen to the thump. The lyrics are like scenes from gunfights in the streets of Wilmington, Delaware, Altanta, Georgia Chicago, Illinois, Los Angeles, California, or New York City, New York. These places all have experienced spikes in violence during this COVID-19 pandemic. The demonstrations continue. So what is the soundtrack to all of this? The greatest decade for music, the Roaring 20’s...2.0. This is the Trap Age.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Beat
A Lyrical Cry for Help
Rejection. Depression. Loneliness. Guilt. Anger. Revenge. This final album from yours truly encompasses all these--and more. Before I end it all, let me take you through the twists and turns of the convoluted emotional Hellstorm that is..was my life.
By Jonathan Mosby6 years ago in Beat
