Born in the concrete landscapes of early 2000s East London, grime emerged not just as a genre, but as a raw, unfiltered frequency tapping directly into the pulse of a generation. Its journey from clandestine pirate radio broadcasts and makeshift bedroom studios to international arenas and award ceremonies is a compelling narrative of resilience, innovation,…
Nicotine pouches have undoubtedly gained significant popularity worldwide in recent years. They are so trendy that they seem to be on the lips of everyone. They are a thing for almost every nicotine lover, including rap stars. But there must be good reasons why these products are immensely popular. Let’s look at some of them…
Nicotine pouches have undoubtedly gained significant popularity worldwide in recent years. They are so trendy that they seem to be on the lips of everyone. They are a thing for almost every nicotine lover, including rap stars. But there must be good reasons why these products are immensely popular. Let’s look at some of them…
The hip-hop scene is no stranger to tragedies. Takeoff, a well-known rapper from the group Migos, passed away on the first of November after being shot in Houston. Earlier in September, rapper PNB Rock was murdered while out with his girlfriend at a restaurant in Los Angeles. He was robbed and shot multiple times. The…
When the rap genre first emerged into the mainstream it was very male dominated. All of the major rappers were men and it took several years for female artists to break into this type of music. In the modern industry there are a plethora of women who have made it as rappers. Popular examples include…
The rap and hip hop genre is commonly seen as a male-dominated field of music. Typically, the only time women are in evidence is in the music videos or providing backing vocals. Of course, this isn’t always the case. Some of the more well-known names include Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Missy Elliott, Lil’ Kim and…
Hip hop or rap can be thought of as advanced forms of poems that fuse words and tunes to create a fascinating storytelling medium that conveys emotions succinctly and meaningfully. The best rap songs require careful construction and placement of sentences with rhymes that make sense. Hence it can be quite an undertaking to write…
Art is innate to humans, allowing people to express themselves to their fullest without the worry of any intervention by external parties. It also allows different forms of expression via any number of mediums. One of those mediums is music, which has been used to convey deep emotions and insightful statements since time immemorial. Hip-hop…
Rap and heavy metal are two of the most popular music genres in the entire world. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that hybridisation of the t
Gangsta’s Paradise is perhaps the most recognisable track by rapper Coolio. It was featured in the drama film Dangerous Minds. The music video starrin
