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Kuntry Killaz – Uniting in Hip-Hop

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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!

The True Top Five Rappers of Today

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Rap has definitely been flooded with mainstream music on a daily basis. We have been hearing the same song almost everyday on the radio that it seems as if rap has officially died. The truth is, rap is definitely just on the rise but for some reason, true music just is not being played through the airwaves. All this generation is being fed is auto-tuned garbage that needs to be thrown away. Real rappers need to find their way off of youtube audio clips and into the music stores and onto the radio. Here is a list of the true rappers today.

J.cole- J.cole has been releasing mixtapes for quite some time now and his debut album Cole World is one of the best albums that I have ever listened to

Lupe Fiasco- Though Lupe has been making his way to the mainstream, he is still making amazing music and I have been a fan of his for quite some time now.

Common- Arguably one of the most underrated rappers of all time, Common is one of the few true poets who are also rappers.

Eminem- Eminem is easily one of the most influential rappers of all time and will go down as THE best white rapper ever.

Dumbfoundead- Dumbfoundead will probably be a rapper that you have never heard about but you definitely need to get familiar with his name. Started out as a battle rapper in LA, and now has made his way to millions of fans all over the world.

True Or False: Hip Hop Is Dead

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Hip hop has been hugely popular for many years now. So popular in fact, that many fear that the vast number of new artists have watered down the market. Too many artists result in less new and different styles, and more repetition. This is indeed problematic.

Despite this fact, to say that hip hop is dead would be an overstatement. Many styles of music go through down periods. Though some do fade away into history, many simply re-invent themselves.Get more information here. http://composingnotes.wordpress.com/2011/07/18/national-style/ Hip hop, being one of the more flexible of all music styles, will like do just this.

It would not be an overstatement to say that hip hop as we know it may very well be dead. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as music lovers have enjoyed this style, and are ready for something new. Musicians are extremely creative, and there is little doubt that a new version of hip hop is just on the horizon.

All types of music experience highs and lows. Hip hop has given us some of the most extreme highs. Now that it seems to be on the decline, it will be interesting to see what the future holds. Millions of hip hop fans are eagerly awaiting the next generation of tunes.

Rap Beefs Of The New Decade

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Rap beefs are starting to die out in the new decade, but there are still some that linger on this fight for the top position in the rap world.

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 to proclaim that he was in fact the “best rapper alive since the best rapper retired”.

Throughout the years, this became more and more apparent as Jay-Z even came out with his 2006 album, “Kingdom Come”.

As of recently, the “Watch The Throne” album came out with Jay-Z and Kanye West selling over 436,000 in a week. Baby, CEO of Cash Money Records, proclaimed that Lil’ Wayne was the best because “he do the most and make the most money”. However, Jay-Z said this was not the case due to his lucrative standing in a number of different business ventures.

Lil’ Wayne latest album, “Tha Carter IV” sold over 900,000 copies in it’s first week. Thus, fueling the fire for the beef.

How The Old School Feels About The New School

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The old school is a term used for music listeners before the pre-hip-hop days of rap music. While most of the older generation encourages creativity, many frown on the current style of music as harsh.

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 clarity of voice that is kept within a reasonable tone.

The current style of popular rock music has created a wide gulf of acceptance between the older generation and the young listener of today.

With the birth of Rock and Roll, the old school of the day was offended by the style of music by many notable musicians and vocalist: Elvis Presley, Chubby Checker, Little Richard and other popular singers during this era faced the same obstacles musicians face today.

.What is acceptable by today’s generation, will result in many rejecting a future form of music. With each passing generation, the listener will either embrace or reject the current musical style.