Rappers use beats to give an idea of where their song is heading. Many have become iconic pieces. OutKast released this track in 2000 to make a political statement about the Iraq War with its aggressive beats and vocal style, making a bold statement with every vocal note of their vocalist, Andre 3000. Intro Pre-choruses …
Rappers love breakfast, though it takes skill and musical talent to make breakfast-related rhymes work effectively in song. From Andre Nickatina’s fondness for cereal and Dem Waffle Houze Boiz’s syrup addiction, rappers frequently refer to breakfast-related items in their rhymes–from Cap’n Crunch cereal to turkey bacon! Some even use breakfast as an allegory; like when …
Tekashi 6ix9ine makes his living by inciting controversy and creating outrage, an age-old strategy used by shock jocks who thrive on stirring up trouble as well as political pundits pretending to value free speech. It serves him well. “KEKE” features Fetty Wap and A Boogie wit da Hoodie on an infectious beat and remains one …
Rappers of the 2000’s employed an array of styles. Some, such as DMX and Schoolly D, used the genre to criticize urban culture while others embraced aspects such as crime. Missy Elliott used her genre-crossing production skills to engage her audiences in this decade and is widely remembered for doing so. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis …
Rap star Tekashi 6ix9ine stands out in the industry with his striking combination of rainbow-colored hair and tattooed features; making some of the most distinctive music ever heard in his genre. Additionally, his music can often cause controversy. As Danny became increasingly well-known, his public image included flashy outfits, pornographic hentai and an impressive fleet …
Music can have an immense effect on your brain. Specific types of music may even improve mental health and build self-confidence. Rappers possess the remarkable talent of creating lyrics on the fly – known as freestyle rapping. A recent study conducted by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders investigated when rappers were …
The 90s have long been considered to be a crucial period in hip hop’s evolution; artists from around the globe revolutionized it into an international genre. The 2000s also witnessed an array of groundbreaking artists hailing from the South, challenging a culture whose values and aesthetics had been heavily shaped by West Coast gangsta rap. …
In the 2000s, hip hop industry experienced an incredible transformation. While some artists lamented its increasingly commercial nature and absence of story-based rap songs, others continued producing enjoyable and relevant hip hop tracks. This decade witnessed some of the most iconic rap stars ever. Here are some of the greatest songs from this era in …
If you have ever attended a Christian church, chances are someone has mentioned how rap music doesn’t fall under Christian categories of music due to its association with profane language and encouraging an ungodly lifestyle. Christian rappers enjoy this genre and believe it to be an excellent way of sharing their faith with the world. …
The late 80s and early 90s witnessed dramatic transformation in rap music. Socially conscious records, battle raps and political protest songs proliferated at an incredible pace during this epoch. Gangsta rap was also becoming more and more popular, with its harsh lyrics that focused on drugs, sex and violence that resonated deeply with lower class …