There is always a change in guards and battle rap is no different! In early battle competition would consist of who rocked the crows the most, as Doo Wop faded and Emcee’s started to emerge. Read More
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The Separation of the Elements
As Hip Hop grew the focus on emcee’s started to stand out and most of the money was being made by rappers! As the new generation came along, emcee’s videos highlighted extravagant lifestyle and wealth. Read More
Crew Beef that destroy great future music!
As a super group is form, beef can slash through and destroy the camp, the label and the legacy. They could collaborate and create an epic crew record but after the fallout this will never happen and the music will suffer. NWA spawned Ice Cube, Read More
The Business of Music and Hip Hop!
The Business of Music and Hip Hop!
As the progression of the culture started becoming a legit business, there were some lessons that had to be learned. A Hip Hopper would need to understand that the art and the business needed to be handled in a very different manner. Read More
What’s Beef!
As far as competition goes there always a good chance there going to be some conflicts. Not everyone is able to see eye to eye all the time. Even from previous history, Read More
The Radio Debut
Before pre-internet era, the radio was the best way to debut a song! Records would become instant classic as soon as the DJ dropped the needle to the records with the sound waves instantly hitting the drum of the ear. Marley Marl song “The Symphony” Read More
Precision Skills of the Producer
Production often is the key to any creative process and the Hip Hop producer is no different! In fact, sometimes the producer name on a single will generate much more interest based on the owner individual track record. Read More
The Sunsets on the West Part 2
Deep in the heart of the city, Hip Hop was crossing the nation with a fury and making its way coast to coast! The expansion brings an additional view of Hip Hop and builds a bridge across the nation and the started steps to a global presence! Read More
The Sun Sets on the West Part 1
Deep in the heart of the city, Hip Hop was crossing the nation with a fury and making its way coast to coast! The expansion brings an additional view of Hip Hop and builds a bridge across the nation Read More
