For a year that has so far brought drama and craziness – a bit of a heartwarming story should need a change of pace. Specifically, one that music and Hip Hop fans should all be clamoring for in an age of nostalgia. A group’s accomplishments that continue to be revered in future generations. Legendary Hip […]
Tag: Hip-Hop
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 […]
Don Tolliver & Yeat Collab OTW?
Contemporary Hip Hop hasn’t had a high-profile collab album since November 2022, courtesy of Drake and 21 Savage’s album “Her Loss,” which went No. 1 on the Billboard charts that year. However, for the up-and-comers, an announcement has been made that has gained some traction. Lyrical Lemonade announced the lineup for their Summer Smash event, […]
Ageism in Hip Hop needs to be ignored
One of the most defining aspects of Hip Hop is competition. At best, it’s a green light for emcees to prove their lyrical capabilities at a high level in thought and identity. At worst, it often has been either a career halt for the participants and often a fatal end. Pros and cons aside, the […]
Kanye needs to stop posting
Kanye West, now known as “Ye,” has always done things that are outside the norm. Whether telling the world on national TV that “George Bush doesn’t care about Black people” or interrupting Taylor Swift’s 2009 VMA speech to claim that “Beyonce had the best video of all time,” this man has always been an outspoken, […]
Forget what you heard, Angie Stone was Hip Hop to the core
The late Angie Stone was many things: an artist, an actress, a songwriter, and a record producer. To many people in the music community, she was a pivotal figure in the Neo-Soul movement. Hit songs such as “No More Rain(In This Cloud),” “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” and “Baby” showcased her balance at continuing classic […]
Rihanna’s Disappearance from the Music Industry
Global superstar Rihanna assures fans she has not retired from music, but then where has she been all these years? Rhianna had switched her focus from her music career to her beauty and fashion businesses, including Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Savage X Fenty. Her last album, ANTI, was released in January of 2016, meaning […]
