Unless you get all those music channels from services like directv kentucky or the like you may not know that hip hop is still very much alive and well and it’s enjoying an incredible revival in Kentucky. However, it’s not quite what you expect. Described by some as the unholy union of country and hip-hop and sometimes referred to as “hill-hop,” the Kuntry Killaz have been taking the rap community by storm.
While some like to argue about the alleged detrimental effects hip-hop has on the community, the fact of the matter is that when hill-hop came along it was a godsend. Racial tension in rural Appalachia had already been a serious issue so when this brand new genre was introduced, it not only offered up something new but a way to unite the two sides with a spiritual passion for self-expression and music.
Combining the old school, beat box rhythms of rap with deep country twangs on the banjo and fiddle, the mix seemed obtuse – yet somehow it blended into the deep and intriguing mix that we now know today as hill-hop. Led by rapper Delivery, who has forever changed the face of hip-hop, we can only watch and remain hopeful that this exciting new genre will get the mainstream attention it deserves.
Stay hungry Killaz – stay champs!
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One of the most current yet ongoing beefs include Cash Money/Young Money records’ star, Lil’ Wayne. And the Rocafella mogul, Jay-Z.
This beef can actually start way back in 2004 when Jay-Z’s self-proclaimed retirement from the rap game came on full force. Lil’ Wayne then took it upon himself Read the rest of this entry »
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The loud, electric and synthesized musical instruments of an artist whose lyrics are muddled and unrecognizable are not acceptable to many listeners of yesteryear. The old school listener will often look upon today’s style of music as a form of screaming lyrics with loud ear-splitting instruments. They are accustomed to listening to music with melody and Read the rest of this entry »