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'Hip-Hop Evolution': "Ladies First"
I have wanted do a Hip-Hop Evolution deep dive for so long. I think the documentary was absolutely stellar and I’ve watched it several times now. I thought it was only right to start with Queen Latifah and Monie Love’s “Ladies First.”
Azaria BrownPublished 5 years ago in BeatMel B and Geri Halliwell Horner: Does it Matter Whether They Slept Together?
"Tell me what you want, what you really really want," is what the Spice Girls' smash song "Wannabe" said years ago when it was first released, and the crowds went wild for it.
Christina St-JeanPublished 5 years ago in BeatJoey Bada$$ and the Amerikkkan Dream
Joey Bada$$ has always been an artist content with breaking forms and shattering expectations. His first official release, 1999, "resurrected boom bap" and utilized traditional hip-hop beats. His second release and first studio album, B4.Da.$$, was more modern and featured several tracks where the traditional song forms were broken—not to mention the interesting features and beats that were on the album.
Azaria BrownPublished 5 years ago in BeatMy Top Ten Favourite Songs by Bob Dylan (Pt. 10)
Bob Dylan is like the superhero of modern poetry, his writing is phenomenal. You may not completely be on board with his singing voice (though, I am—all the time), but you have to admit that he is the greatest songwriter who ever lived. Bob Dylan didn't just spring out of nowhere though, he has many influences that we're going to talk briefly about in this introduction (or, more accurately, we're going to pick a few and talk about them). Bob Dylan's influences are some quite obvious, and some quite a bit out there. What we're going to look at are the ones that you can possibly relate to, in the world of folk, country, and rock music.
Annie KapurPublished 5 years ago in BeatIbeyi: A Musical Representation of Pan-Africanism
Black people have been pioneers, movers, and shakers in the music and entertainment world for decades. From the creation of the Blues and R&B, to the origin and development of hip-hop and rap music, which continues to break the mold and inspire intense musical discussion. It often acts as a way for musical figures to talk about their own political opinions, family history, and to otherwise voice their opinions and concerns. Fast forward to 2014, when Ibeyi entered with the release of their first single, "River."
Azaria BrownPublished 5 years ago in Beat"Bass Heavy D2uece Original Mix"
This video is about "Bass Heavy D2uece Original Mix." Hello Hiponation. This is Morris, AKA DJ D2uece. Welcome to my first Vocal story. I wanted to share my first video with everyone here. Sit back and enjoy, and if you guys have any questions or comments, please let me know. Enjoy.
Morris HayesPublished 5 years ago in BeatProtest Music: Traditional and Contemporary
Race issues in the United States are coming to a breaking point. The number of minorities being killed and intimidated by the hands of police and other political authority figures is growing, and though this killing and intimidation is being caught on camera, there are few prosecutions.
Azaria BrownPublished 5 years ago in BeatJay Park: Hip-Hop’s Underrated Mogul
Some artists, despite being uber-talented and possessing the skill set to shake the music industry, are simply “slept on.” It’s a clichéd phrase nowadays, but the truth is, in modern music, some musicians aren’t given enough credit for their craft, nor are their works treated with the attention and courtesy they deserve. Sure, the artist or band may be able to sell-out festivals on their own, but there’s still the lingering feeling that the mainstream media doesn’t quite give them the respect they deserve. However, despite this, they still manage to carve out their own legacy, and become trailblazers of their own movement, inspiring generations to come.
Nathan SartainPublished 5 years ago in BeatTop 10 Movie Soundtracks That Will Make You Cry
Sometimes all it takes is some beautiful music to turn on the waterworks. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the "Top 10 Movie Soundtracks That Will Make You Cry."
Cardi B, "Be Careful..."
"Be Careful" — Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar. "Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.” —Otto von Bismarck
Brooklyn DamienPublished 5 years ago in BeatTired
It’s been a couple of years since Squidge has released new music. With an outstanding response to their first EP, What’s The Point to Care? (including songs like "Disappear Reappear" and "On The Mend") and a lineup change, it’s a good job something is around the corner. And their next release is exciting.
Maddie ChristyPublished 5 years ago in BeatMusic for My Characters
I'm sitting at Shut Up and Write, I finished the screenplay I had been working on and started a short story I plan on submitting for publication. In preparation for this, I have a playlist on Apple Music to help my writing flow much easier. It works, and as I'm writing in a genre that I rarely get a chance to write in, I notice the female lead is badass.
Edward AndersonPublished 5 years ago in Beat