The man behind this answer deserves his own list. 10. The Lox – K.L.O.S.S. I’ve always wondered who the top rapper who only comes out when the sun is out is. When I saw this guy on Twitter, I knew who and it goes with everyone I ever heard on TDE. 9. K.W.A. – Nastappac […]
It’s the most common question asked around our community. Since the rise of gangsta rap, the concept of
Is Eminem’s rapping too fast? Is Eminem’s rapping too slow? Is Eminem’s rapping too slow? In today’s article, I will be analyzing the lyrics of Eminem’s newest song: “My Name Is Not My Last Name,” but before we get into the analysis, you should know that Eminem’s rapping is really pretty smooth. The average listening […]
[3/01/15, 6:25:06 PM] Remy: I think it is like 8 years ago! In that time, the whole world has been changing and hip hop has been able to respond to that change and embrace it and evolve with it. [3/01/15, 6:25:46 PM] Remy: Also that album [3/01/15, 6:25:49 PM] Remy: What’s up Chrisl [3/01/15, 6:25:53 […]
And why does it have a 5 second interlude at all? In a recent post I described 4 distinct types of songs: The basic songs: These are the 2 minutes of music that most kids learn in 6th grade. And in many cases, these are actually the songs most kids would hear in the concert […]
What is a bar in rap song? What does that phrase mean?” said Shumak. “That phrase has been thrown around so much in the world of hip-hop since Jay Z did it, that people are using the phrase to describe some very bizarre and ridiculous situations.” Even some of hip-hop’s most celebrated figures may be […]
If you’ve read a news story recently, you’re likely familiar with the recent $9.75 million settlement between Kanye West and the estate of Jay Z for the alleged beating up of Kim Kardashian. According to the terms of the settlement, West’s “R.I.P.” line of merchandise will be replaced with “Jay Z Forever.” But if there’s […]
The last two years have been full of stories of a post-gangsta rap age, where hip-hop music and rappers can now be as offensive or uplifting as they want to be and without fear of being silenced, punished, or branded racist. We now live in a world where a gay man can be fired by […]
It seems most people think 16 bars is a large amount. This isn’t really true—although there might be some technical or practical limits to be aware of—and 16 beats per bar is a decent minimum number. In fact, that’s just how much music I was able to fit onto my iPod. As for the math, […]
Well, you don’t want to say “Mighty Ducks” or “Let’s Eat 3”. What kind of words are you thinking about? Let’s play this out. First thing we need to do is identify the root word of the line and then think about the definition that rhymes with it. “That’s a mighty duck”, but is it […]