Music can evoke many different emotions and moods, impacting our mental and spiritual health in profound ways. Music has the ability to both relax or energise us and assist with better concentration at school or work. Run DMC revolutionized hip hop for mainstream audiences and the Beastie Boys pioneered sampling techniques. Meanwhile, other artists like […]
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Rap is a musical style characterized by rappers quickly reciting lyrics and rhymes over instrumental beats, often in quick succession. It forms part of hip-hop culture as an overall expression that encompasses break dancing, graffiti art and street fashion. Rap is an expressive genre incorporating personal experience. Its most distinguishing features are its beats and
The best rap music boasts a powerful beat and quality production, as well as powerful lyrics with meaningful meaning. Additionally, rappers can employ various sounds in their composition, even including recorded voices or noises into their pieces. Rap artists support and celebrate a rich black tradition of pride, strength, and style while informing audiences of
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Many critics discount rap music as nothing more than banal and violent tunes, yet its artists like Sister Souljah, Ice-T, Nelly and Three 6 Mafia defy that stereotype with their creative contributions. Rap originated at block parties during the early 1970s, where DJs isolated percussion breaks of funk and soul songs and allowed MCs (rappers)
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Music written in 3/4 time adds two beats between each bar; this rhythm is commonly used in rock, pop and country genres. The Stranglers were masters at employing unusual time signatures, and Golden Brown is an outstanding example. Its mesmerizing 3/4 beat will captivate listeners after just one listen! Piano Man Billy Joel wrote Piano
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Rap Producers I have spoken to emphasize the importance of creating songs with an exceptional flow and style at their core. Study the lyrics of your favorite rap artists as a source of inspiration but make sure your own songs stand out as uniquely your own. Learn the fundamentals of song structure including verses, choruses
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If you enjoy instrumental rock music, then chances are good you have heard the hit 36-24-36 from The Shadows (one of the original pioneers of this genre). It refers to conventional beauty standards at that time and refers specifically to female measurements according to conventional beauty standards of that era. The Shadows Though The Shadows
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Rap music has given many people a voice and brought attention to issues like violence, poverty and drug use – though its critics do exist. Lyrically, rap depicts an alarming picture of urban life while encouraging violence and drug use – two harmful trends which may influence young children who see rappers as idols and
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Who Got Dem 9s is Three Six Mafia’s signature arena-ready anthem from their early, crunk era sound. Set to a slow down flip of Barry White, this track perfectly showcases their signature blend of provocative lyrics and playful sexuality. Pimp C delivers his iconic guest verse on this classic Memphis rap weed anthem. This song
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Country and rap music crossover may seem strange at first, but it is becoming increasingly mainstream. Where there was once an obvious divide between hip hop and country music genres, those lines have begun to blur. Lil Nas X’s song, “Old Town Road”, masterfully mixes iconic cowboy imagery and trap beats, creating what has come
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