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Top Five Reasons Kendrick Lamar’s New Album is Monumental
Kendrick has the skills. He has the credentials, the awards, and the respect of both critics and audiences. With his new release Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, he draws on a larger canvas. The double-disc is a testament to the pandemic weary folks looking for glimmers of rational hope in an insane culture.
Skyler SaundersPublished 3 days ago in BeatThe Top 5 Reasons Why Gunna Ought to Snitch
With Young Thug grabbing most of the headlines, and being featured across the media platforms, few reports discuss rapper Gunna. The relatively quiet response to Gunna’s alleged wrongdoings appear to be the result of him being affiliated, rather than an active participant in the stunning indictment.
Skyler SaundersPublished 6 days ago in BeatThe Top 5 Reasons Why Young Thug and Gunna Will Respond to their Wake Up Call
The severity of the crimes included in the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) indictment against rappers like Young Thug and Gunna should give anyone a shock to the system. Starting with an alleged street gang activity on behalf of Thugger, Gunna’s charges include the conspiracy to violate RICO.
Skyler SaundersPublished 6 days ago in BeatThe Top 5 Reasons to Respect DaBaby as the Shooter
By considering the genre of hip hop, and the idealization of gunplay, one might think that the whole arena is full of trigger pullers. But that’s on tracks. Actual gun clappers like Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy over a decade ago, and now DaBaby, have excelled at the art of shooting back.
Skyler SaundersPublished 11 days ago in BeatThe Top 5 Ways Cardi B can Rid Herself of Fame
World-renowned rapper Cardi B doesn’t want to be so renowned anymore. The only artist to have all of her songs on her album go platinum or greater has grown tired of fame. She points out to up and coming individuals who wish to be in the industry of show to “be rich,” not famous.
Skyler SaundersPublished 13 days ago in BeatThe Top 5 Reasons Why Vlad TV Will Remain a Mainstay in the Hip Hop Genre
Over the years, DJ Vlad has courted hullabaloo for his pressing questions. The interviewer has also garnered billions of views, and over five million subscribers to his channel on YouTube. This might be the reason for all the fuss. Everyone from legendary rappers, to mafia figures, to adult film actresses, to fallen politicians, has helped Vlad harness the powers of the Web in his favor.
Skyler SaundersPublished 14 days ago in BeatThe Top 5 Reasons Why Hip Hop Supporters Should Always be Rowdy
From the blues to jazz to rock to rap, raucousness has been a supplement to the music. At Playboi Carti’s Smoker’s Club Festival featuring mainly hip hop acts, the setlists were extremely curtailed as a result of patrons trying to rush the VIP lounge during the concert. This should happen more often. As long as no serious damage, injuries or deaths result from it, children of Generations Baby Boomer through Z should feel welcome to express their energy and inner frustrations.
Skyler SaundersPublished 15 days ago in Beat
5 Classic Hits That Were Written Shockingly Fast
When we think of an iconic song, our minds often imagine the grueling creative process that our favorite musicians have to undertake in order to produce their masterpiece. More often than not, this is indeed true.
5 Legendary Musicians Who Were Part Of Multiple Successful Groups
Many musicians often find their biggest successes in one of two ways. There are those who stay in a group and make great music with their longtime bandmates. There are also those who go it alone and thrive on that solo spotlight. Now and then, you’ll see someone leave a group to go solo and try their luck.
20 Most Influential Musicians of All-Time
I compiled this list using four sources. I used the most recent 'Most Influential Musicians' lists published by Rolling Stone Magazine and The Dig. I also used the All-Time best selling artists list on wikipedia and awarded points to the 40 best selling musicians. Last I used a list compiled from AllMusic showing the musicians that have the most musicians listed as 'Followers.'
Rick HenryPublished 2 months ago in Beat
"We Shall Overcome" and other songs for hope and change
The conflict in Ukraine certainly isn't the first time the entire world was united in protest over injustice. But it is definitely the biggest moment in recent time. Every war is unjust, and it's always innocent bystanders who suffer the most. Something we, as a collective, have realized at LEAST since the Korean war. But somehow, wars keep happening. And people keep getting hurt and losing their lives and livelihood for nothing.
Jennifer ChildersPublished 2 months ago in Beat
April 2022: Musicians Tarot Reading
April 2022: Musicians Tarot Reading: Aries Musicians: The Karma Card: I'm sensing that for the Aries musicians that it's time to be honest with yourself about how you feel about your music. Perhaps, you need to make a few adjustments to your current, upcoming music projects at this time.
Astral RealmPublished 2 months ago in Beat
