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
Be it contemporary or old-school hip-hop/rap, Brooklyn, somehow, has its feet solidly rooted in the past, present, and even the future of hip-hop/rap music. Being the hometown of legends like The Notorious B.I.G, Nas, Big Daddy Kane and Jay-Z and also the birthplace of Mos Def, Lil’ Kim, and AZ, Brooklyn has played and still … Read More
Hip-hop/rap is one genre that has always managed to successfully synergize or marry different styles and music cultures to create a unique and solid musical form and style. This explains why there are so many sub-genres and idioms of hip-hop/rap. Across diverse world cultures, hip-hop will always find a way to leave its mark—this makes … Read More
If you are a fan of the Disney Channel of the 2000s or even a fan of TV, then there is a great chance that you know the name, Orlando Brown. With quite a remarkable time both behind the screens and behind the microphone, Orlando Brown was such a rare gem. Even after severing all … Read More
If you followed closely the hip-hop scene of the late 90s and early 2000s, then you will agree that just like his name suggests, Ja Rule, indeed, “ruled” the airwaves. Ja Rule’s style was unique and eccentric in its own right. From energetic hardcore hip-hop flows to fusing elements of smooth and “girlish” R&B into … Read More
If you are a fan of country music or electro-pop, chances are that you know The Band Perry. Once generally regarded as Country Music’s most promising act, The Band Perry won several hearts and souls across the globe with their very unique style. In 2010, after the release of their second single “If I Die … Read More
With the rapid growth and expansion of hip-hop/rap, we have witnessed an emergence of different sub-genres and styles over the years. One of these sub-genres is a genre known as “Dark Rap,” Horrorcore, or, horror hip hop. Unlike hardcore hip-hop and gangsta rap, Dark rap themes often push highly violent content and imagery in their … Read More
It is a fact that YouTube plays a major role in deciding the music and artists we listen to. Gone are those days when the record store and the radio were the major places where we could discover new music and musicians. With YouTube playing such an important role in the contemporary music industry, especially … Read More
When talking about hip-hop in America and the entire world, we can all agree that Wisconsin would not exactly make the list of the first places to mention it. Over the years, hip-hop/rap has travelled, settled in places, and demonstrated some dynamism over the course of its development. But regardless of this, hip-hop has not … Read More
Hip-Hop and Rap music has a long, exciting and enormous history. With its roots going back to West Africa and its griot tradition, the history, propagation and evolution of Hip-Hop have always been an interesting case study. Although this article is not about the history of Hip-Hop in America, it is important to remark that, … Read More
If you are a fan of comedy of the 2000s or generally a fan of comedy, there is a great chance that you know the name, Dane Cook. There is also a chance that you are a fan—or a critique of his style. At a point, Dane Cook owned the comedy scene in America and … Read More
If you are a fan of pop, R&B, soul, funk, or even rock, chances are that the name Bruno Mars will not sound strange to you. As a matter of fact, Mars’ influence cuts across diverse genres, styles and cultures; most music lovers will likely know Bruno Mars. With such a unique, powerful and eccentric … Read More
