Bust a Rhyme
Exploring the men, women, and motivations behind your favorite hip-hop music.
Mixtape Review: Spizzy PM & King Boo—'2 Kingz: Moves Among Men'
There's a difference between being an aspiring talent with development potential and an artist with their own business who is working toward expanding an enterprise, not just their personal brand.
Victor TrammellPublished 6 years ago in BeatPredictions For XXL Freshman Class 2018
The XXL freshman classes have been a big part of the hip hop/rap community for many years. Many rap lovers and enthusiasts wait patiently for the XXL freshman list to come out, which is followed by the freshman class cypher. The class cypher is where they spilt up the selected artists into groups where they each freestyle(usually) over a beat which is usually produced by a popular producer.
Javier TorresPublished 6 years ago in BeatHip-Hop Artist Plans to Set It Off
If a musical research specialist were to conduct a nationwide poll asking a few hundred people what the hottest musical genre currently is in the country, about eighty to ninety percent of them would either say EDM (Electronic Dance Music) or hip-hop. The truth is, both hip-hop and rap are at the forefront of modern music, and that will be the case for years to come. The waves of popularity the genre has already generated are astronomical in numbers. This is old news to those who are knowledgeable of the history of hip-hop, but to others who are not, this is a relatively new era of thrilling musical styles and different approaches to creativity.
Samuel NoblePublished 6 years ago in Beat'Bobby Tarantino II'
Logic’s fifth mixtape, Bobby Tarantino II, dropped this past Friday on the coattails of its three singles: “44 More,” "Overnight," and “Everyday” featuring Marshmello. To judge the project's overall hotness, or lack of, we're going to look at every aspect of it, from production to lyrics to overall listening experience. We'll also be looking into a few specific tracks to talk about certain things, both good and bad.
Nathan CranePublished 6 years ago in BeatBest Japanese Rappers You Can Listen to Right Now
The music industry in Japan is very diverse compared to many other countries. While they're ideal in creating traditional music, they're also really popular in hip-hop. In fact, hip-hop is one of their most loved genres. Even hip-hop artists' fashion is unique as they dress in vintage sports jackets, baggy pants, caps—overall a 90s hip-hop style. Just like how singers in pop are praised for their catchy music, Japanese rappers are getting a lot of the spotlight, too.
C.C. CurtisPublished 6 years ago in BeatLudacris Is the Most Underrated Mainstream Hip Hop Artist of All Time
Hip-hop has always been a genre where even the most successful, talented, and influential artists still don't get the credit they deserve.
Do Joyner Lucas and Chris Brown Have Plans?
When I saw that Joyner Lucas and Chris Brown put out a song called "Stranger Things" together, I began playing the video and sending the link to my friend simultaneously.
Azaria BrownPublished 6 years ago in Beat'Stalag 17' – How This Record Has Traveled Through Time
1973 – Kingston, Jamaica. While the world was watching Big George Foreman knocking the hell out of Smokin Joe Frazier, just a few miles away, Stalag 17, one of the most legendary records in history, was put together. (Alright, I don't know if it was actually the same exact time, but it was the same year and the same city — you get the picture.)
Philip JancsyPublished 6 years ago in Beat'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.
Nipsey Hussle - 'Victory Lap' Review
“I’m a master of my fate, plus I’m the type of [...] own the masters to my tapes.” Los Angeles California rapper, Nipsey Hussle grinded for the prolific career he enjoys now. It’s been a tumultuous ride filled with highs and lows; triumphs and obstacles. Yet through it all, he’s been able to sustain longevity.
Rap DisciplePublished 6 years ago in BeatEminem's 'Slim Shady LP'
Opening Opinion: 9.6/10 The Slimshady LP is where Eminem’s career really took off. Technically it's not his first body of work… but I don’t really consider Infinite legit. Let’s see how well this album holds up almost 20 years later.
Matthew SullivanPublished 6 years ago in BeatReview- 'Black Panther Soundtrack' Kendrick Lamar
The album for the highly anticipated Black Panther movie is here and it's good... Period... That's it. But seriously, this is a unique album for what I hope is a unique movie. Initially, you get a different vibe from this because it's not credited to "various artists," it's credited to Kendrick. So coming in you know this isn't going to be some weird mash-up of songs that don't really make an album, like a majority of soundtracks.
Calder Amos-WoodPublished 6 years ago in Beat