Every beat banger has known for a minute, there is no real coverage of what’s really good with everything hip-hop. Just news and speculation, no real opinions, no unbiased thoughts.
Everyone has said “hip hop” is dead, however, it’s not the music. It’s the fans. We are stuck in a literal RUT. Repetitive. Uneducated. Tasteless. That’s what hip-hop fans have become and learn to except with their music. This phenomenon that has occurred has allowed bullshit to plague all of our ears and successfully given hip-hop a worse name to the masses of society and fans alike.
My goal is to prove all the nonbelievers wrong and help give all things GOOD (not biting Kanye) in hip-hop proper recognition. From reviews too opinion pieces and even fashion it’s all going to be here.
Buck said “to know where you’re headed, you gotta know where you been”. I know where hip-hop has been, but where the fuck is it going? It’s time for a breath of fresh air.
The first artist feature is going to be about somebody who might actually bring hip-hop back to its glory days. B.o.B is the breath of fresh air that will really change the game. He is by no means a “new comer”, having released mix tapes like “Who the Fuck is Bob?” However, is new found video and radio play is causing a stir. His new single featuring Bruno Mars, “Beautiful Girls”, is currently number 14 on iTunes top songs and is getting decent radio play.
His unique sound and ability to play a wide variety of instruments, many of which are featured in his music, is one facet that will help guarantee his success. Much like Kanye West or Lupe Fiasco he is very lyrically diverse, from singing to spitin from the gut he does it all. His music can be fast paced like the track “Created a Monster” or very slow and smoldering like “Middle of the Day”. Another strong point that B.o.B seems to have is his ability to flow on any beat, even if it requires singing. In a Beatles sampled “Lonely People” his style is completely fresh and the lyrical content matches it perfectly. He actually raps about relevant topics, from rejection to domestic violence and even smokin one. B.o.B is definitely some one to watch for in 2010, with a mix tape coming out and a major release (finally!) some time in April? he is set to pop like a bottle.
What To Listen To Right Now:
-Lil Wayne: The Block is Hot, obviously a classic, and its always good to support wayne and his crew while he’s doing his bid. Also, this is a great CMR CD that has beats that are better then 99% of what is out today yet still sounds relevant, a sign or greatness.
-Notorious B.I.G.: Duets, another great CD with outstanding features. I would not say it’s a CD worth listening to because of Biggie (all old verses) but he is one of the greats. The beats bang and the features are unmatched. Blast that and burn one.
-Wale: Attention Deficit, with songs like “T.V. in the Radio” and “90210” this CD is a classic ahead of its time. Wale is another artist similar to B.o.B, he is finally getting his respect and time in the spot light, lets hope the sophomore work he puts out is just as crazy.
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