Bust a Rhyme
Exploring the men, women, and motivations behind your favorite hip-hop music.
What Would R&B and Hip-Hop Be Without Black Women?
R&B and Hip Hop might not be my favorite genres but, there are quite a few black women in these genres that I would like to put a spotlight on because r&b and hip hop wouldn't still exist if it weren't for them and I do love them. Some of these women are part black and quite a few are from New York[my hometown state]. Most of these women you've likely heard of but others you might want to check out their music after you read this.
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.
SKYLERIZEDPublished 5 months ago in Beat
Rhetorical Analysis Of Hip-hop
Note: I wrote this paper for my final English class at Georgia State University. "Rhetorical Analysis"
Jonathan MosbyPublished 7 months ago in Beat
Quiet Kid Loud Sound
So my name is Regi and I want to be a future rapper and producer not for no big label but to have my own label so I can help upcoming artists to come out and help them in needs. Most of the time I'm normally making beats and writing my lyrics but I mostly get my inspiration from Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, and many more. When I was a sophomore in high school one of my closets friend show me FL Studio. I was interested of making music but no one would give me the chance to make any songs with them. So for me when I want something I go out there and work hard for it. So I decided to make my own beats and that was when she show me FL, she was still learning but she mostly help me grow into a producer but not as a beat maker. After she show me until even now I have been getting a lot of calls from people who wants to make records with me but in the title of course I'm making my own beat tape by myself.
Big Bang for the 80s
I said a hip-hop, the hippie the hippie To the hip, hip hop you don't stop Rock it to the bang bang boogie Say up jump the boogie to the rhythm of the boogie, the beat Now, what you hear is not a test I'm rappin' to the beat, And me, the groove, and my friends are gonna try to move your feet
Isabel Valencia ZuñigaPublished 7 months ago in Beat
YBN Cordae; "The Lost Boy" Deep Dive
Rapper YBN Cordae has made a name for himself in the competitive hip-hop industry, in such a short period of time, only releasing his debut studio album “The Lost Boy” in 2019. On this record Cordae combines old school hip hop with new contemporary styles, taking influences from his childhood and reworking these sounds to create a fresh new take on the current rap scene.
Ashlee Sannazzaro-CameronPublished 8 months ago in Beat
Emerging from lockdown
When lockdown struck, Teesside singer-songwriter Amelia Coburn was on the point of getting back to the recording studio. Nominated for the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards in 2017, she put the music on pause to complete her studies in Modern Languages at Nottingham University – only to re-emerge into a very different cultural climate.
Andy PottsPublished 8 months ago in Beat
Layzie Bone Dead of Alive Album Review best rap albums of 2020
Layzie Bone Dead of Alive Shows the world that real rap is not yet dead. In rap game where mostly only the same nonsense lyrics are mumbled by talent less rappers. It is so good to see Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs N Harmony bring a real album that has touched thee people.
The Sinister PenPublished 8 months ago in Beat
Marko Marz Shows Us How To Hustle in "Too Saucy"
Hailing all the way from Smithfield, North Carolina, born Shamarko Wortham also known as Marko Marz was born in 1997. It all started when he learned he could record songs on his iPhone and upload them to Soundcloud.
Shahbaz AbbasiPublished 9 months ago in Beat
Jade Mario to Launch Debut Album on 1st of June
The young singer, Rapper, and songwriter Jade Mario is thrilled to announce the launch of his Debut Music Album As we fade in Time. This amazing Album is expected to be launched earlier next Month on 1st and on this day it will be available in all Major stores.
Ellie ColemanPublished 10 months ago in Beat
What happened to Tekashi69?
Daniel Hernandez, better known as Tekashi69, is a Mexican-American rapper, songwriter, and convicted felon. He was born on May 8, 1996. At only 22 years old, Hernandez had a brutal childhood followed by an explosive rise to fame and repeated troubles with the law. His first brush with the criminal justice system as an adult came in 2015 when the then 19-year-old Hernandez pled guilty to a sex offense involving a 13-year-old.
Brendaliz ColonPublished 10 months ago in Beat
How the Brooklyn Drill movement is NY's most unique contribution to rap
Would it be crazy for me to say, out of all of New York’s contributions to rap — and trust me there’s A LOT of them — what I’m going to share is it most unique ever? Now keep in mind, what I said: Unique. Not greatest. Not the biggest. Heck, I didn’t even say most influential. All I plan on doing is explaining how a sub-genre within New York’s huge rap scene became its most important sound, during this rapidly-growing time in our culture.
