Tag Archives: Hip hop music

01Aug/23

Hip Hop is beyond Drake memes. It’s a phenomenon

August 1, 2023MusicAfrican-American culture, Cardi B, Cardi B. Cardi, Drake, Hip hop, Hip hop music, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, LGBT representations in hip hop music, Music of New York City, Musical improvisation, Political hip hop, Travis Scottadmin

July 31, 2023 /Entertainment/ — Hip hop has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the Bronx in the 1970s. It has evolved from a local street art form to a global phenomenon that encompasses all cultures and generations.

There are a number of factors that have contributed to hip hop’s rise to popularity. One of the most important factors was the release of the Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” in 1979. This song was the first rap single to reach the top 40 of the Billboard charts, and it helped to introduce hip hop to a wider audience. Continue reading →

08May/23

Six pack like LL Cool J

May 8, 2023MusicAlbums, Cool, DJ Bobcat, Hip hop, Hip hop music, I Need Love, Ll, LL Cool J, Los Angeles, Mama Said Knock You Out, Musicians, Sam Hanna, Songs, Usheradmin

LL Cool J, an American rapper, actor, and television personality. He is best known for his hip hop music, which has sold over 30 million records worldwide. His biggest hit single is “I Need Love,” which reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 1988. He has also had success in acting, appearing in films such as “Independence Day,” “Scream 2,” and “The Last Dragon.” In 2002, he starred in the television series “NCIS: Los Angeles” as Special Agent Sam Hanna.

Here are some of LL Cool J’s most notable achievements: Continue reading →

03Mar/23

De La Soul is coming to streaming services – a brief guide to their best work

March 3, 2023Music3 Feet High and Rising, Adam de Paor-Evans, Chaka Khan, Childish Gambino, Creative Commons, David Jude Jolicoeur, De La Soul, De La Soul discography, Entertainers, Eric Burdon, Faith Evans, Frank Ocean, Fred Wesley, Hip hop, Hip hop music, Kelvin Mercer, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Maseo, Music, Musicians, Rapping, Redman, Thang, Trugoy, Vincent Masonadmin

Adam de Paor-Evans, University of Plymouth

De La Soul is one of the most significant and iconic groups in the history of hip hop. Comprising three members, Trugoy The Dove, Posdnous and Maseo, De La Soul worked together for 35 years releasing innovative music, touring and collaborating with artists from a range of genres until Trugoy’s death in February 2023.

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