rap
Rhythm and Poetry; rap music is a genre centered around speaking truth to power with style.
'Juicy' By the Notorious B.I.G. Went From a Song I Liked to My Least Favourite to a Song I Can't Stand
Many artists have a signature song, a piece of music that makes you think of that artist specifically. Sometimes its their most commercially successful single. But more often than not, it's considered not their best work.
The Lack of Exposure by Mainstream Media Outlets on Hip-Hop Artist Charity Work Is Horrible
No matter how big, successful, or powerful Hip-Hop culture gets, I believe it may never get its due respect and acknowledgement.
Best New Hip Hop Songs That Are Bringing Back the 90s
Many fans consider the 90s to be the golden age of rap music. Nas, Biggie, and the Wu-Tang Clan are just a few of the landmark voices from the decade that have had an undeniable effect on contemporary artists. In fact, we seem to be on the cusp of a 90s-style resurgence, with the best new hip hop songs throwing it back to the beloved era.
Gunna - 'Drip Season 3'
Young Thug ain’t so young anymore. Actually, many ATLiens might consider him the “big homie.” Atlanta’s burgeoning rap scene is a hub of new talent waiting to be discovered; and Thug is like a big brother surveying the current landscape.
Rap DisciplePublished 6 years ago in BeatBest New Cloud Rappers Out Right Now
You might not have ever heard of cloud rap before, but it just might be your new favorite subgenre of hip hop. To give you a hint, if you know what sad boi rappers are, you already know half of what you need to know about cloud rap. Musically, the genre is marked by spacey, hazy sounds, lo-fi sound quality, and a retro Myspace kind of vibe.
Will VasquezPublished 6 years ago in Beat5 Worst Rap Songs of 2017
5) Lil Pump - "Gucci Gang" Despite this song being one of the most obnoxious songs in the history of rapping, it blew up after it's release on Oct 23, 2017. First of all, drugs, sex and a high-end brand of clothing is really what this song is about. At least I think so. Second, the video takes place in a school! He is holding weed and slurring stuff about drugs! If this is how you get famous, I could probably get famous in three days and be a millionaire.
Aquamarine Crystal GemPublished 6 years ago in BeatSong Review: "Those Nights" by King Boo
One of the biggest misconceptions about organic hip-hop music that comes straight from the type of neighborhoods where the genre originated is that the songs don't have a meaning.
Victor TrammellPublished 6 years ago in Beat- Top Story - January 2018
Funniest Post Malone Memes to Grace the Internet
Post Malone is a pretty interesting character, and his music and looks are easy to have fun with—and the internet has noticed. Recently, a flood of memes have been circulating the web, all using clever and hilarious puns and rhymes that play off the rappers stage name.
Carly OwensPublished 6 years ago in Beat Song Review: "For My Soldiers" by Spizzy PM
You have three main kinds of hip-hop performers. There is the rap artist who expresses the environment they come from while naming off the vicarious experiences of others.
Victor TrammellPublished 6 years ago in BeatThe Best Freestyle Raps of All Time
Most people aren't good at thinking on their feet. They get choked up, they trip all over their words, and they might even have a panic attack. But the best rappers are the ones that master this skill and perform it with ease. We're talking about freestyle rap: the art of coming up with an unplanned rap on the spot. The best freestyle raps of all time are the ones that are totally spontaneous but sound completely intentional and effortless.
Maxo Kream - Best Bars off His Texas Hip Hop Album 'Punken'
'Punken' is Maxo Kream's new album released January 12, 2018. This being his first album was a surprise to me since I was a big fan of his mixtape 'Quicc Strikes.' Turns out that, or any of his other releases weren't albums. Nowadays, no one knows what the difference between an album and a mixtape is, it used to be whether you paid for it, but now the only entity that gets paid is Spotify.
Christopher SardaPublished 6 years ago in BeatFeminist Rappers from 2017 You Need to Listen To
It's no secret that most of the rap songs from male artists that make it on the radio have to do with subjugating, objectifying, and degrading women. Yeah, they all have catchy hooks and sweet beats, but take a second to listen to what they're really saying. If you want to hear some raps that flaunt female power, check out these feminist rappers from 2017.
Taylor MarkarianPublished 6 years ago in Beat