On this day in Hip Hop, I feel we as an audience take for granted the contributions that our rap forerunners have set. We love what we love, right? However, I don’t think many bother to care or appreciate what came before that transpired the now and present. That’s regarding the different styles that have […]
Tag: Black Culture
Why is auto-tune still popular in Hip Hop?
Before I write this piece, I want to give a shout-out to the late Roger “Zapp” Troutman, who used the talkbox – a device that modulates a sound with a singer’s voice through guitars or synthesizers. The talkbox is not used widely anymore, but the way Zapp utilized the device in his electro-funk grooves proved […]
Corey Lingo: R&B’s Sunset Prince
In an era filled with AI and socio-political tension, most male artists have not truly strived to push boundaries in musicality and cultural leadership. Those who are not afraid to speak on topics that are atypical outside of the usual love, sex, and heartbreak. R&B is a genre known for its storytelling, and it’s saddening […]
