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The Misunderstanding of MF Doom
"I write rhymes and shit to get money. Other than that, I don’t listen to Hip Hop music. I listen to jazz music and instrumentals, and shit like that."—MF Doom
Brooklyn DamienPublished 5 years ago in BeatMy Top Ten Favourite Songs by Bob Dylan (Pt. 11)
As we all know, I wasn't actually going to leave it at 100. Consider this to be bonus material. I am currently thinking about doing a part 12 as well, but this is what we'll have to deal with for now. Bob Dylan is a great soul, he's one of those people that you talk about when you talk about poetry. He's one of those people that you cannot mention folk music without mentioning. He's one of those people that you cannot even mention music without mentioning. Bob Dylan changed the way modern music was written and listened to, and has since become a thing of legend though, he is still alive.
Annie KapurPublished 5 years ago in BeatA First Look at BTS’ New Comeback
BTS has a new album coming out on April 12th. With the release being so close, we’ve been expecting some kind of trailer or news, regarding what to expect, for a little bit. Have no fear, BTS has dropped a teaser, starring none other than their leader RM, to get everyone excited for the new music to come.
Sigrid: 'Sucker Punch' - Album Review
Sigrid, 22 years old, born and bred in Norway. Two years of very enthusiastic promotion by her label, she finally debuts with her album Sucker Punch a full-on pop album that makes you miss your friends, makes your eyes tear up, and put a smile on your face. Her very first Don’t Kill My Vibe EP was packed with classic pop tunes, but still had a little spice added by Sigrid. A few songs make the cut on this album: "Don’t Kill My Vibe" and "Dynamite." She later received massive attention globally with a synth-pop influenced single "Strangers," which attained her the first top 10 single in the UK. She also came in first place at the BBC Sound of 2018.
Luigi K.D.CruzPublished 5 years ago in BeatShortie: "Tints" Analysis
At first glance, "Tints" is a song about keeping a low profile while getting some head from a girl in the driver’s seat. But when you take a look at the video, and listen a bit more to the lyrics, it’s about much more than that. Rather, it's about all of the things people hide.
Azaria BrownPublished 5 years ago in BeatHere Are 13 Specific *Mood* Playlists You Didn't Know You Needed
The best thing about music is that it can be for any feeling, frame of mind, or spirit. If you're not feeling great, you can either decide to sink further into the despair, or turn that feeling around and rise above the way you feel. It's like magic in the way it changes you.
Leah PhillipsPublished 5 years ago in BeatAll Genres Allowed—Top Fives
Some times All Genres Allowed is going to take you into the world of the Top Five. That's when we make random lists of whatever we choose and you have the liberty to agree, take us to task, or just simply read along. Okay, now that you're up to speed, here you go!
Winners OnlyPublished 5 years ago in BeatBob Dylan's "The Vandals Took the Handles (An Opera)" and Translating the Political Nightmare of the 1960s
Sigmund Freud has stating in his works upon numerous occasions that it is the "latent" and not the "manifest" dream-thoughts that we use to decipher the meanings of dreams and of nightmares. The "manifest" content is the work itself whereas, the "latent" content is the exact thing we need to acquire meaning. Using one to receive the other is a very common practice and is often done through the translation of symbolism in literary works.
Annie KapurPublished 5 years ago in Beat'Supermarket'
Heading into the first track, "Bohemian Trapsody," I expected... trap. When the acoustic guitar made its way through my headphones I'm fully expecting a Gunna/Lil Baby type of track with 808s and double time hi hats. What I got was something that sounded closer to Jamiroquai. Funky singing over a wide open track. I found myself nodding all the way through the six plus minute song. The last few moments had that trap feel I expected earlier. Maybe surprise is a main theme.
Brooklyn DamienPublished 5 years ago in BeatMy Review of 'The Dirt'
There's been this huge surge of biographies of famous bands and singers lately. Last year's Bohemian Rhapsody even won awards. There's a few more coming down the pipeline. I guess Netflix saw this trend starting to pop off so they created their own called The Dirt.
Brian AnonymousPublished 5 years ago in BeatThe Memphis Boy Story
Who Was The Memphis Boy? Looking for my break What does it take to make it in a lost world? Who was The Memphis Boy? The Memphis Boy was a young singer-songwriter. He got lost in the music somewhere, a young man, who got beat up in a small town in Arizona, and was transferred to Texas, by the guys who he took the beating for.
Denny WeldonPublished 5 years ago in BeatShortie: Who Is Jozif Badmon?
Joey Bada$$ was born Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He’s a rapper, actor, model, and new father. He does all of these things under his stage name “Joey Bad$$.”
Azaria BrownPublished 5 years ago in Beat