Whether you are a kid, teenager or full-fledged adult, you probably already know the sentence I am about to say and that sentence is: nothing lasts forever. Nothing. Not fame, riches, clothes, watches, not even you. Everything seemingly has a time limit on it but that’s what makes it so special, you know? That’s what … Read More
If you are a fan of soul music who followed soul music from its earliest days to about the 1970s, then the name Al Greene will not be a strange one to you. Unarguably, Greene was the most famous performer of soul music in the 1970s. From this amazing performer, came unforgettable soul music hits … Read More
If you know the slightest about the American Hip-Hop scene of the 1980s, chances are that you know about the group, “Salt-N-Pepa (sometimes stylised as Salt ‘N’ Pepa).” This group (duo) was formed in New York City in 1985. The group comprised Salt (Born, Cheryl James), Pepa (Born, Sandra Denton), and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper). … Read More
How about a riddle? What can come and go at any moment to us all? The answer: a lot of things. Money, stability, life, health but in this case I’m talking about fame. Seriously, think about all the celebrities that were at the top of the mountain when you were little but now there’s no … Read More
In music, one of the most important things that differentiates a certain artist from other artists is the voice. When talking about style and the overall sound of a musician (in styles where the voice is used predominantly), the voice contributes a whole lot to shaping it. In rap music, apart from lyricism, instrumentation, and … Read More
The hip-hop culture is an embodiment of several components and facets coming together to create a unique culture that represents a set of people. Of all these components and facets, fashion remains an integral part of it. Also, unarguably, although hip-hop synthesises several artistic, musical and cultural intricacies and nuances, it is still a fact … Read More
Unarguably, hip-hop remains one of the most travelling and dynamic styles of music in the world. With a rich history that spreads its wings across diverse world cultures, hip-hop has managed to be that one style of music that is “almost everywhere.” Although generally regarded as an American art form, the truth remains that hip-hop’s … Read More
Being the home of Motown Records (which is one of the most successful black-owned businesses and one of the most influential record companies in American history) and stars like Aretha Franklin, many do not always think of hip-hop when thinking of Michigan. On the contrary, the truth is that Michigan has contributed its fair share … Read More
When you think of the band Creed, you may think about a band that is essential in your classic rock playlist, or you may just wrinkle your nose and move on, but not before thinking – what ever happened to Creed? Let’s start at the beginning. The American rock band was formed in Tallahassee, Florida, … Read More
Who Are Soul For Real? The Trinidadian American R&B gang Soul for Real, also renowned as Soul 4 Real and Soul IV Real, is composed of the Dalyrimple brothers: Christopher Sherman Dalyrimple, popularly known as Choc (born April 30, 1971), Andre Lamont Dalyrimple, usually known as KD now (born April 4, 1974), Brian Augustus Dalyrimple, … Read More
Over time, profanity has almost become synonymous with hip-hop/rap. The relationship between rap and curse/profane words is a rather complex one that some anti-censorship claim has a lot to do with self-expression. To a great extent, they are not very far from being right. It is always an amazing thing when creatives are allowed to … Read More
When talking about the history of hip-hop and how much different places have contributed to this rich history, Harlem is oftentimes overlooked and not properly talked about. This is always a common mistake made by hip-hop historians and custodians. However, apart from having a rich musical/artistic culture and a reputation as a vibrant, commercial and … Read More
