The document provides information on recent events in hip hop including:
1) The death of A$AP Yams at age 26 and his influence on A$AP Mob.
2) Ongoing tensions at Young Money Records between Lil Wayne and Birdman over the delayed release of Carter V and Wayne's request to be released from his contract.
3) The trailer release for the upcoming film Straight Outta Compton about the rise of iconic rap group N.W.A.
Lea Michele and Cory Monteith had been dating for almost two years and were preparing to get married. They were described as deeply in love and planning a future together with kids. However, Cory died suddenly of an accidental drug overdose at age 31 in Vancouver. Lea was devastated by the loss of her fiancé and future plans were shattered. Friends said she was inconsolable and had lost her soulmate.
Micheal jackson edition/Duval Street NewzDuval Knights
This document is a newsletter called "Duval Streetz Newz" that contains various articles and sections. The main sections include rumors and gossip, music news, features on artists, and a business section. Some of the articles summarize rumors about celebrity relationships and beefs (e.g. Chris Brown and Rihanna getting back together), new music collaborations (e.g. Lil Wayne working with Madonna), and controversies (e.g. speculation about Michael Jackson's son). It also includes an article paying tribute to Michael Jackson and listing some of his most popular songs. The newsletter is published monthly and contains contributions from various writers.
Lil loaded, dallas rapper died @ age 20Doreen Ebanks
Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has died at the age of 20.
Ashkan Mehryari, attorney for Lil Loaded (real name Dashawn Robertson), confirmed the rapper's passing in an email to Billboard on Monday night (May 31). He said the death was reportedly the result of a suicide.
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This document lists and describes various Crip gangs from around North America. It provides over 70 examples of Crip sets or factions, along with their locations and brief descriptions. The gangs range from large, well-known sets like the Crips in Los Angeles to smaller ethnic or regional groups like Hmong and Laotian Crips in California and Midwest states. The purpose seems to be to catalog the various Crip organizations that exist on the continent.
Ravers originated from the 1950s mod subculture in Britain and were associated with a frenzied feeling of wanting a party to never end. In the late 1980s, ravers became more associated with electronic music and acid house parties that provided community and escape for the working class. The film "Human Traffic" depicts the rave scene of the 1990s in Cardiff, showing friends partying and dealing with personal issues over a clubbing weekend, with ecstasy use and a relaxed attitude towards drinking and smoking. Rude boys originated in 1950s Jamaica and referred to troublemakers, later being used to describe those who embraced hip hop culture through flashy dress and pretending to be gangsters. The character Ali G in the
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire about preferences for a new R&B music magazine. Most respondents were female, between ages 16-18, and listen to R&B music. Suggestions for the magazine included reviews, interviews, gossip and pictures. Black, gold and white were preferred cover colors. Respondents expected both male and female models on the cover and R&B artists to be dressed fashionably in tight, black clothes. Most would pay between £1-£2 for the magazine.
The document is a newspaper called The Times Leader from July 16, 2016. It contains several articles including one about a police shooting of a black man, GOP conventions taking security precautions after the Nice attack, a veterans group being disturbed by the Netflix show Orange is the New Black, Brad Paisley performing at Jamboree in the Hills to help with West Virginia flooding relief, and Governor Kasich agreeing to speak at the NAACP convention while not attending the Republican National Convention. Kid Rock's performance at Jamboree in the Hills is also summarized.
Lea Michele and Cory Monteith had been dating for almost two years and were preparing to get married. They were described as deeply in love and planning a future together with kids. However, Cory died suddenly of an accidental drug overdose at age 31 in Vancouver. Lea was devastated by the loss of her fiancé and future plans were shattered. Friends said she was inconsolable and had lost her soulmate.
Micheal jackson edition/Duval Street NewzDuval Knights
This document is a newsletter called "Duval Streetz Newz" that contains various articles and sections. The main sections include rumors and gossip, music news, features on artists, and a business section. Some of the articles summarize rumors about celebrity relationships and beefs (e.g. Chris Brown and Rihanna getting back together), new music collaborations (e.g. Lil Wayne working with Madonna), and controversies (e.g. speculation about Michael Jackson's son). It also includes an article paying tribute to Michael Jackson and listing some of his most popular songs. The newsletter is published monthly and contains contributions from various writers.
Lil loaded, dallas rapper died @ age 20Doreen Ebanks
Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has died at the age of 20.
Ashkan Mehryari, attorney for Lil Loaded (real name Dashawn Robertson), confirmed the rapper's passing in an email to Billboard on Monday night (May 31). He said the death was reportedly the result of a suicide.
The seven jesus placenta pro's anit no need foe tha unseven unjesus unplacent...Murad Wysinger
This document lists and describes various Crip gangs from around North America. It provides over 70 examples of Crip sets or factions, along with their locations and brief descriptions. The gangs range from large, well-known sets like the Crips in Los Angeles to smaller ethnic or regional groups like Hmong and Laotian Crips in California and Midwest states. The purpose seems to be to catalog the various Crip organizations that exist on the continent.
Ravers originated from the 1950s mod subculture in Britain and were associated with a frenzied feeling of wanting a party to never end. In the late 1980s, ravers became more associated with electronic music and acid house parties that provided community and escape for the working class. The film "Human Traffic" depicts the rave scene of the 1990s in Cardiff, showing friends partying and dealing with personal issues over a clubbing weekend, with ecstasy use and a relaxed attitude towards drinking and smoking. Rude boys originated in 1950s Jamaica and referred to troublemakers, later being used to describe those who embraced hip hop culture through flashy dress and pretending to be gangsters. The character Ali G in the
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire about preferences for a new R&B music magazine. Most respondents were female, between ages 16-18, and listen to R&B music. Suggestions for the magazine included reviews, interviews, gossip and pictures. Black, gold and white were preferred cover colors. Respondents expected both male and female models on the cover and R&B artists to be dressed fashionably in tight, black clothes. Most would pay between £1-£2 for the magazine.
The document is a newspaper called The Times Leader from July 16, 2016. It contains several articles including one about a police shooting of a black man, GOP conventions taking security precautions after the Nice attack, a veterans group being disturbed by the Netflix show Orange is the New Black, Brad Paisley performing at Jamboree in the Hills to help with West Virginia flooding relief, and Governor Kasich agreeing to speak at the NAACP convention while not attending the Republican National Convention. Kid Rock's performance at Jamboree in the Hills is also summarized.
The October Issue of Best Artist Rep Magazine focuses on the music of the Hood. We wanted authentic, and we got it! Check out this issue of Best Artist Rep Magazine today!
A woman sued Cap'n Crunch cereal makers for misleading consumers into thinking the cereal contained real fruit when it was actually flavored sugar. A California court dismissed the lawsuit.
A high school dropout put herself through college and law school to prove her brother's innocence after he was wrongly convicted of murder. She helped exonerate him using DNA evidence 18 years after his conviction.
A German court ruled that internet access is essential to modern life, so a man was entitled to compensation from his ISP for outages totaling around $67 per day he lacked connectivity.
1) Many music groups from the past that had split up or gone on hiatus are reuniting and going back on tour, pleasing their fans.
2) The Spice Girls announced a reunion tour after splitting in 2001, seeking to take advantage of their continued fame and fill their bank accounts.
3) Other groups like Rage Against the Machine, Genesis, and Mötley Crüe have also reunited for tours, driven largely by financial motives rather than artistic passion, though fans still enjoy the nostalgia.
Wiz Khalifa almost got arrested for smoking marijuana on the red carpet at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. As he is known for enjoying smoking marijuana, Khalifa attempted to light a joint on the red carpet until a nearby police officer strongly urged him to put it out or risk being arrested. Though marijuana is legal for medical purposes in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, the officer made it clear he would not tolerate Khalifa smoking in public at the event.
Kid Crab, also known as Lamontiz, is a rapper from Milwaukee who has had a non-traditional path to success. He rose from battling bullies in his neighborhood to becoming both a police officer and hip hop artist. His career as an officer was stressful and conflicted with his love of hip hop. After leaving law enforcement, he pursued music full-time and networked widely across North America rather than just his hometown. His albums "Waitin' To Excel" and "Worldwide Hustle" demonstrate his skill with both hard and soulful rhymes. In 2002, the legendary Paul Hardcastle discovered Kid Crab's talent and they began a musical collaboration that has spanned over a decade
Two New Jersey men, Mohamed Mahmood Alessa and Carlos Eduardo Almonte, were arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York as they attempted to board international flights with plans to travel to Somalia to join the al-Qaeda affiliated terrorist group al-Shabab; the men had been under investigation since 2006 for talking about attacking Americans and seeking to fight alongside terrorists. They are charged with conspiring to kill, maim or kidnap people outside the United States by joining al-Shabab, which has been designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. since 2008.
This document proposes a radio advertising campaign on L&L Broadcasting stations to promote awareness of the Affordable Care Act. It notes that 42% of Americans are unaware the ACA is law and that over 725,000 people in South Carolina are uninsured. The document outlines the demographic profiles of L&L Broadcasting's stations, finding they reach populations that may benefit from the ACA, including those with low incomes or who are uninsured. Specifically, it reports the percentage of adult listeners on each station who are uninsured, such as 28.9% of listeners to WWDM and 34.7% of listeners to WHXT. The campaign aims to increase awareness of healthcare options and enrollment under the ACA.
Rihanna Jumps Back to Music With Partynextdoor on Grooving 'Believe It'Dj Rama
Partynextdoor came back with his rst album in four years on Friday morning (March 27), Partymobile. But more importantly for fans thirsty for new Rihanna music, he brought along his old friend for the sensual single "Believe It."
Lamont Patterson is the CEO and founder of World Movement Records, a record label focused on allowing artists to be true to themselves. Patterson has had a long career in the music industry as both a musician and producer, working with many famous artists. He later expanded into television and film acting, appearing in shows such as Shameless, 2 Broke Girls, and Bones. Currently, Patterson continues to develop new musical talent through World Movement Records while also pursuing roles in television and film.
Cori Mozilo's name spells I-ROC backwards and her parents planned it that way. She did not go into mortgage banking like other relatives. She once performed with John Denver at the Aspen Music Tent. Despite Spanish classes and living in Guatemala, she still speaks Spanglish focusing on words like "taco" and "guacamole." She was born in South Korea. She did an internship at IAC which owns Match.com and Citysearch. She graduated from Arizona State University and quotes Jerry Maguire. Her favorite holiday is Talk Like a Pirate Day. She wants to start an electronica band called Tubular Luggage.
She?s desperate to leave the past behind her. But fear has a way of following.Lynda McGowan knows all about stalkers. Her father, a jaded musician with local acclaim, was brutally killed by his?she can still sometimes feel the blood on her hands. She hung on his every word, so when he told Lynda she wasn?t cut out for a career in music, she gave up on her singer-songwriter dreams.When a friend begs her to play a few shows with his band after their lead singer?s sudden departure, she can?t resist the opportunity. Though her father?s words whisper from the back of her mind, Lynda never feels more complete than when she?s writing music?sharing her songs could help her through her grief.But it isn?t long before she senses she?s being watched, and soon she?s facing a series of mysterious and disturbing events; events with circumstances similar to her father?s murder. Still, Lynda forces herself to refute the connection?after all, his killer is dead. But that doesn?t stop the chilling .
The document provides a summary of the plot of the musical Jersey Boys, which tells the story of the rise and fall of the 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. It describes their humble beginnings singing in New Jersey, their first hits like "Sherry" and "Big Girls Don't Cry", financial troubles caused by member Tommy DeVito's gambling debts, and Frankie Valli's eventual success as a solo artist with hits like "Can't Take My Eyes Off You." It concludes with an update on what the members of The Four Seasons - Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi, and Tommy DeVito - are doing today.
The Perception of Failure - Guns N' Roses & Chinese Democracy & Best BuySteph Miller
A lot of Monday morning quarterbacking post release but this exclusive still was the retailer coup in entertainment that happened last century.
The ROI was negligible. The artist wouldn’t promote the work, a move that detractors used to pan the content into an early grave. The name created low-level negative international commentary. The fan base had a big delta between who loved it and who didn’t and were being squeezed by the Great Recession.
Sum total by those viewing from their particular perch was that it was an epic fail.
Musical taste aside, given all the intangibles, only Best Buy could make this release happen. Anyone sitting on our branch knew what a win it really was.
It was a competitive proving ground. The team built a machine of human capital that quickly spat out anyone without a sense of humor or work ethic.
It was no longer who was a vendor rep and who was a merchant and who was marketing and who was supply chain and who were Events and who was in the store making “the last ten feet*” work to deliver the experience for the customer.
Silos were evacuated and a meet-up was designated.
If a person is lucky. I mean really worked hard to play the odds to up their chance to be at the right place at the right time, they land a project of a lifetime. Very few people...for better or worse...can say they were a part of this.
*This post is in honor of Gary Arnold.
The document provides biographical information about the band My Chemical Romance. It discusses their formation in 2001, musical styles which have evolved from raw punk to pop punk, conceptual albums, influences including The Smiths and Misfits, controversies faced, and discography including albums I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, and The Black Parade. The band is said to have an eclectic style drawing from punk, alternative rock, and metal influences.
Lauren Mayhew is a multi-talented entertainer who has experience as an actress, host, and musician. She has had roles in television shows, movies, and a new web series. She has hosted shows and events covering films, television, music, sports, and fashion. Mayhew has also had success as a musician, having toured, released singles, and licensed her songs to various media. She continues to act, host, and release new music.
Katy Perry began her career in the early 2000s recording Christian gospel music under her birth name, Katheryn Hudson. She struggled to break into the mainstream music industry for nearly a decade before reinventing herself as a pop star and finding major success with songs like "I Kissed a Girl" and "California Gurls" in 2008. Lady Gaga also had roots in musical theater from a young age and pursued acting roles before focusing on her music career, fronting a band called Stefani Germanotta Band. German producer Zedd broke through on the European electronic scene in 2010 with remixes of songs by Skrillex and others and released his own successful singles and EPs.
This document discusses the history and issues surrounding rap music. It notes that while rap music originated in Africa as a form of storytelling, the modern genre began in the 1970s in the Bronx. The document outlines several issues with some rap lyrics, including the objectification of women, promotion of materialism over spiritual values, and glorification of violence. However, it also acknowledges that not all rap music contains these messages. The document argues that Christians should seek to understand rap music fully before criticizing, and should support rap artists who promote positive messages.
The document provides background information on hip hop music and culture. It discusses the origins of hip hop in the Bronx in the 1970s, with DJ Kool Herc playing instrumental breaks at house parties. It notes the four main elements of hip hop - emceeing, deejaying, graffiti, and breakdancing. Over time, hip hop has progressed and expanded to include other influences like fashion trends and slang.
This document is a newsletter called "Duval Streetz Newz" that contains various articles and sections. The main sections include rumors and gossip, music news, features on artists, and a business section. Some of the articles summarize rumors about celebrity relationships and beefs (e.g. Chris Brown and Rihanna getting back together), new music collaborations (e.g. Lil Wayne working with Madonna), and controversies (e.g. speculation about Michael Jackson's son). It also includes reviews of artists and their music.
Lil Wayne's real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. He was born in 1982 in New Orleans and had his first child at age 15. Lil Wayne released many successful mixtapes between 2006-2013 that helped him become one of the biggest names in hip hop. He wrote his first rap song at age 8 and met Bryan "Baby" Williams of Cash Money Records in 1991.
Nicki Minaj is a rapper, singer and songwriter born in 1982 in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago but raised in New York. Her debut album Pink Friday (2010) peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 and its single "Super Bass" was certified quadruple platinum
The October Issue of Best Artist Rep Magazine focuses on the music of the Hood. We wanted authentic, and we got it! Check out this issue of Best Artist Rep Magazine today!
A woman sued Cap'n Crunch cereal makers for misleading consumers into thinking the cereal contained real fruit when it was actually flavored sugar. A California court dismissed the lawsuit.
A high school dropout put herself through college and law school to prove her brother's innocence after he was wrongly convicted of murder. She helped exonerate him using DNA evidence 18 years after his conviction.
A German court ruled that internet access is essential to modern life, so a man was entitled to compensation from his ISP for outages totaling around $67 per day he lacked connectivity.
1) Many music groups from the past that had split up or gone on hiatus are reuniting and going back on tour, pleasing their fans.
2) The Spice Girls announced a reunion tour after splitting in 2001, seeking to take advantage of their continued fame and fill their bank accounts.
3) Other groups like Rage Against the Machine, Genesis, and Mötley Crüe have also reunited for tours, driven largely by financial motives rather than artistic passion, though fans still enjoy the nostalgia.
Wiz Khalifa almost got arrested for smoking marijuana on the red carpet at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. As he is known for enjoying smoking marijuana, Khalifa attempted to light a joint on the red carpet until a nearby police officer strongly urged him to put it out or risk being arrested. Though marijuana is legal for medical purposes in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, the officer made it clear he would not tolerate Khalifa smoking in public at the event.
Kid Crab, also known as Lamontiz, is a rapper from Milwaukee who has had a non-traditional path to success. He rose from battling bullies in his neighborhood to becoming both a police officer and hip hop artist. His career as an officer was stressful and conflicted with his love of hip hop. After leaving law enforcement, he pursued music full-time and networked widely across North America rather than just his hometown. His albums "Waitin' To Excel" and "Worldwide Hustle" demonstrate his skill with both hard and soulful rhymes. In 2002, the legendary Paul Hardcastle discovered Kid Crab's talent and they began a musical collaboration that has spanned over a decade
Two New Jersey men, Mohamed Mahmood Alessa and Carlos Eduardo Almonte, were arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York as they attempted to board international flights with plans to travel to Somalia to join the al-Qaeda affiliated terrorist group al-Shabab; the men had been under investigation since 2006 for talking about attacking Americans and seeking to fight alongside terrorists. They are charged with conspiring to kill, maim or kidnap people outside the United States by joining al-Shabab, which has been designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. since 2008.
This document proposes a radio advertising campaign on L&L Broadcasting stations to promote awareness of the Affordable Care Act. It notes that 42% of Americans are unaware the ACA is law and that over 725,000 people in South Carolina are uninsured. The document outlines the demographic profiles of L&L Broadcasting's stations, finding they reach populations that may benefit from the ACA, including those with low incomes or who are uninsured. Specifically, it reports the percentage of adult listeners on each station who are uninsured, such as 28.9% of listeners to WWDM and 34.7% of listeners to WHXT. The campaign aims to increase awareness of healthcare options and enrollment under the ACA.
Rihanna Jumps Back to Music With Partynextdoor on Grooving 'Believe It'Dj Rama
Partynextdoor came back with his rst album in four years on Friday morning (March 27), Partymobile. But more importantly for fans thirsty for new Rihanna music, he brought along his old friend for the sensual single "Believe It."
Lamont Patterson is the CEO and founder of World Movement Records, a record label focused on allowing artists to be true to themselves. Patterson has had a long career in the music industry as both a musician and producer, working with many famous artists. He later expanded into television and film acting, appearing in shows such as Shameless, 2 Broke Girls, and Bones. Currently, Patterson continues to develop new musical talent through World Movement Records while also pursuing roles in television and film.
Cori Mozilo's name spells I-ROC backwards and her parents planned it that way. She did not go into mortgage banking like other relatives. She once performed with John Denver at the Aspen Music Tent. Despite Spanish classes and living in Guatemala, she still speaks Spanglish focusing on words like "taco" and "guacamole." She was born in South Korea. She did an internship at IAC which owns Match.com and Citysearch. She graduated from Arizona State University and quotes Jerry Maguire. Her favorite holiday is Talk Like a Pirate Day. She wants to start an electronica band called Tubular Luggage.
She?s desperate to leave the past behind her. But fear has a way of following.Lynda McGowan knows all about stalkers. Her father, a jaded musician with local acclaim, was brutally killed by his?she can still sometimes feel the blood on her hands. She hung on his every word, so when he told Lynda she wasn?t cut out for a career in music, she gave up on her singer-songwriter dreams.When a friend begs her to play a few shows with his band after their lead singer?s sudden departure, she can?t resist the opportunity. Though her father?s words whisper from the back of her mind, Lynda never feels more complete than when she?s writing music?sharing her songs could help her through her grief.But it isn?t long before she senses she?s being watched, and soon she?s facing a series of mysterious and disturbing events; events with circumstances similar to her father?s murder. Still, Lynda forces herself to refute the connection?after all, his killer is dead. But that doesn?t stop the chilling .
The document provides a summary of the plot of the musical Jersey Boys, which tells the story of the rise and fall of the 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. It describes their humble beginnings singing in New Jersey, their first hits like "Sherry" and "Big Girls Don't Cry", financial troubles caused by member Tommy DeVito's gambling debts, and Frankie Valli's eventual success as a solo artist with hits like "Can't Take My Eyes Off You." It concludes with an update on what the members of The Four Seasons - Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi, and Tommy DeVito - are doing today.
The Perception of Failure - Guns N' Roses & Chinese Democracy & Best BuySteph Miller
A lot of Monday morning quarterbacking post release but this exclusive still was the retailer coup in entertainment that happened last century.
The ROI was negligible. The artist wouldn’t promote the work, a move that detractors used to pan the content into an early grave. The name created low-level negative international commentary. The fan base had a big delta between who loved it and who didn’t and were being squeezed by the Great Recession.
Sum total by those viewing from their particular perch was that it was an epic fail.
Musical taste aside, given all the intangibles, only Best Buy could make this release happen. Anyone sitting on our branch knew what a win it really was.
It was a competitive proving ground. The team built a machine of human capital that quickly spat out anyone without a sense of humor or work ethic.
It was no longer who was a vendor rep and who was a merchant and who was marketing and who was supply chain and who were Events and who was in the store making “the last ten feet*” work to deliver the experience for the customer.
Silos were evacuated and a meet-up was designated.
If a person is lucky. I mean really worked hard to play the odds to up their chance to be at the right place at the right time, they land a project of a lifetime. Very few people...for better or worse...can say they were a part of this.
*This post is in honor of Gary Arnold.
The document provides biographical information about the band My Chemical Romance. It discusses their formation in 2001, musical styles which have evolved from raw punk to pop punk, conceptual albums, influences including The Smiths and Misfits, controversies faced, and discography including albums I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, and The Black Parade. The band is said to have an eclectic style drawing from punk, alternative rock, and metal influences.
Lauren Mayhew is a multi-talented entertainer who has experience as an actress, host, and musician. She has had roles in television shows, movies, and a new web series. She has hosted shows and events covering films, television, music, sports, and fashion. Mayhew has also had success as a musician, having toured, released singles, and licensed her songs to various media. She continues to act, host, and release new music.
Katy Perry began her career in the early 2000s recording Christian gospel music under her birth name, Katheryn Hudson. She struggled to break into the mainstream music industry for nearly a decade before reinventing herself as a pop star and finding major success with songs like "I Kissed a Girl" and "California Gurls" in 2008. Lady Gaga also had roots in musical theater from a young age and pursued acting roles before focusing on her music career, fronting a band called Stefani Germanotta Band. German producer Zedd broke through on the European electronic scene in 2010 with remixes of songs by Skrillex and others and released his own successful singles and EPs.
This document discusses the history and issues surrounding rap music. It notes that while rap music originated in Africa as a form of storytelling, the modern genre began in the 1970s in the Bronx. The document outlines several issues with some rap lyrics, including the objectification of women, promotion of materialism over spiritual values, and glorification of violence. However, it also acknowledges that not all rap music contains these messages. The document argues that Christians should seek to understand rap music fully before criticizing, and should support rap artists who promote positive messages.
The document provides background information on hip hop music and culture. It discusses the origins of hip hop in the Bronx in the 1970s, with DJ Kool Herc playing instrumental breaks at house parties. It notes the four main elements of hip hop - emceeing, deejaying, graffiti, and breakdancing. Over time, hip hop has progressed and expanded to include other influences like fashion trends and slang.
This document is a newsletter called "Duval Streetz Newz" that contains various articles and sections. The main sections include rumors and gossip, music news, features on artists, and a business section. Some of the articles summarize rumors about celebrity relationships and beefs (e.g. Chris Brown and Rihanna getting back together), new music collaborations (e.g. Lil Wayne working with Madonna), and controversies (e.g. speculation about Michael Jackson's son). It also includes reviews of artists and their music.
Lil Wayne's real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. He was born in 1982 in New Orleans and had his first child at age 15. Lil Wayne released many successful mixtapes between 2006-2013 that helped him become one of the biggest names in hip hop. He wrote his first rap song at age 8 and met Bryan "Baby" Williams of Cash Money Records in 1991.
Nicki Minaj is a rapper, singer and songwriter born in 1982 in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago but raised in New York. Her debut album Pink Friday (2010) peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 and its single "Super Bass" was certified quadruple platinum
Lil Wayne had a breakthrough career as a rapper starting in the late 1990s. He began rapping at age 11 and was signed to Cash Money Records. Some of his most popular albums include Tha Block Is Hot, Tha Carter III, and I Am Not a Human Being. Lil Wayne helped establish Young Money Entertainment as a successful record label. His songs often discuss his rap skills, wealth, and lifestyle. However, some critics argue his lyrics promote misogynistic attitudes through objectifying and degrading language about women.
The document discusses hip hop and R&B music genres. It explains that the author has chosen to research these genres as they are popular among teenagers and young adults. The author listens to these genres and is interested in learning more about their history. The research will focus on hip hop and include some R&B elements to create a music magazine. Social media plays an important role in how hip hop artists promote their music and interact with fans. Television shows also help promote hip hop artists and culture.
NWA was an influential hip hop group from Compton, California active from 1986-1991. They popularized gangsta rap and west coast hip hop with their debut album Straight Outta Compton. The album's opening tracks criticized police brutality. This led to conflicts with law enforcement and criticism of their lyrics. Internal disputes over money and label contracts led group members Ice Cube and Dr. Dre to leave, causing the group's breakup. Their impact is set to be depicted in the upcoming biopic Straight Outta Compton.
Pop Smoke was an American rapper from Brooklyn known for pioneering the Brooklyn drill music style who was shot and killed during a home invasion in 2020 at the age of 20. 21 Savage is a British-born rapper who moved to Atlanta at age 7 and is known for his 2015 mixtape and collaborations with Metro Boomin. Tay-K is an American rapper who gained notoriety through his hit "The Race" but is now serving a 55-year sentence for murder. Future is an influential Atlanta-based rapper who helped launch his own label imprint after releasing a series of successful mixtapes and albums.
Hip hop and rap experienced harsh criticism in the 1990s as the genres evolved. In the early 1990s, many raps embodied controversial sociopolitical subjects that angered many listeners and created a divide between artists and the public. The document discusses how new musical genres are often both praised and criticized as they emerge. It provides context around the criticism hip hop and rap faced during their rise in popularity in the 1990s.
- Eminem was born Marshall Bruce Mathers III in Missouri in 1972 and spent his childhood moving between Kansas City and Detroit. He began rapping and released his first album in 1998.
- Dr. Dre signed Eminem to his Aftermath label in 1998 after hearing him freestyle. Eminem's second album The Marshall Mathers LP was a major commercial success.
- Eminem has since released several successful albums, starred in the film 8 Mile, and continues to make music with his group D12 and producer Dr. Dre. Though his personal life has faced challenges, he has remained one of the best-selling artists worldwide.
Jennifer Lopez is returning to American Idol as a judge for one season. She will be paid $15 million plus bonuses, making her one of the highest paid judges in reality television history. Her deal is similar to what Britney Spears and Mariah Carey received for their roles on other singing competition shows. Lopez is taking the job to stay in Los Angeles while her twins are in kindergarten.
Miley Cyrus had a racy cameo appearance in Big Sean's music video for "Fire" that displayed her sex appeal. In a poll by the extra-marital dating site AshleyMadison.com, Cyrus was voted the most "cheat-worthy" celebrity by currently married men
Hip-hop began in the late 1960s in the South Bronx of New York City. It is comprised of four elements - rap music, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti art. DJ Kool Herc is considered the "father" of hip-hop, mixing samples from existing records at block parties. Early hip-hop culture focused on overcoming racial barriers and telling stories about hard upbringings.
Lil Wayne is an American rapper who began his career in the late 1990s as a member of the rap group Hot Boys. Some of his most popular albums include Tha Carter, Tha Carter II, and Tha Carter III. He has won several awards and has been nominated for numerous Grammys. Throughout his career, Lil Wayne has also released many successful mixtapes and has frequently collaborated with other popular artists.
Ravers originated from the 1950s mod subculture in Britain and were associated with a feeling of frenzied madness and a desire for partying that never ends. In the late 1980s, ravers became more associated with electronic music and acid house parties that provided working-class community and escape from lack of jobs. The 1999 film "Human Traffic" depicts the rave scene of 1990s Cardiff, showing ravers enjoying ecstasy and partying to music without boundaries or taboos against having fun.
This document provides a brief timeline of the boy band One Direction. It details how the members initially auditioned as solo artists on The X Factor in 2010 but were grouped together into a band during the competition. Though they finished third, their popularity grew quickly in the UK. The timeline notes key events like releasing their first album in 2011 and Zayn Malik leaving the band in 2015.
Taylor Swift has publicly fought with her former record label Big Machine over ownership of her master recordings and restrictions on her ability to perform her early music. Some key points of conflict include Big Machine refusing to sell Swift the rights to her masters, preventing her from performing older songs, and releasing a live album without her consent. While some fans took things too far, Swift's large fanbase publicly supported her and criticized Big Machine online, potentially damaging the label's reputation long term. Prince also battled with record labels for decades over artistic control and fair compensation, advocating for artists' rights and self-publishing. He inspired many other artists to speak out about industry issues. Michael Jackson similarly accused his label Sony of racism in their treatment of
Taylor Swift has publicly criticized her former record label, Big Machine, on multiple occasions. She was not given the opportunity to purchase her master recordings and felt the label mistreated her. When she wanted to perform older songs, Big Machine refused. Similarly, Prince battled with his label Warner Bros. over ownership and control of his music and name. He wrote "slave" on his face to protest the label. Both artists felt their labels did not treat them fairly and tried to limit their artistic freedom and profits.
Taylor Swift has publicly fought with her former record label Big Machine over ownership of her master recordings and restrictions on her ability to perform her early music. Some key points of conflict include Big Machine refusing to sell Swift the rights to her masters, preventing her from performing older songs, and releasing a live album without her consent. While some fans took things too far, Swift's large fanbase publicly supported her and criticized Big Machine online, likely damaging its reputation. Prince also battled with record labels for decades over artistic control and fair compensation, advocating for artists' rights and self-publishing. He inspired many other artists to speak out about industry issues. Michael Jackson similarly accused his label Sony of racism in how it treated artists of color and
Taylor Swift has publicly criticized her former record label, Big Machine, on multiple occasions. She was not given the opportunity to purchase her master recordings and felt the label mistreated her. When she wanted to perform older songs, Big Machine refused. Similarly, Prince battled with his label Warner Bros. over ownership and control of his music and name. He wrote "slave" on his face to protest the label. Both artists felt their labels did not treat them fairly and tried to limit their artistic freedom and profits.
Taylor Swift has publicly fought with her former record label Big Machine over ownership of her master recordings and restrictions on her ability to perform her early music. Some key points of conflict include Big Machine refusing to sell Swift the rights to her masters, preventing her from performing older songs, and releasing a live album without her consent. While some fans took things too far, Swift's large fanbase publicly supported her and criticized Big Machine online, likely damaging its reputation. Prince also battled with record labels for decades over artistic control and fair compensation, advocating for artists' rights and self-publishing. He inspired many other artists to speak out about industry issues. Michael Jackson similarly accused his label Sony of racism in how it treated artists of color and
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RHEHAB rejuvenates Hip-hop. It is not just about the Art-
istry and the Music. It’s the unique flairs and cultures that
have cultivated Hip-hop. The sociopolitical issues and the
more intense side of music. Our style evolves with Hip-hop.
We bring you RHEHAB RHEVOLUTION.
-Alyssa Brook
RHENEWS
3 A$AP YAMS death
5 Top Tens
6-7 Young Money vs Cash Money
8 N.W.A & Suge Knight Hit & Run
9 Tweefin
10-11-12 Feature that: Dr ugs and Hip-hop
RHESTYLE
15-16-17 RHUDE NOT TO
18-19-12 Rhevamp your style: Products
24-24 Rheinstate your look: Upcoming Designers
MUSIC RHEHAB
29-30-31 Feauture that: The Changing nature of Hip-hop
32-33 Music Rhevamp
34-35 Menace 2 Society
36-37-38-39 Rheview
Empire
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To Pimp a Butterfly
42-43 Rhegram
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“For every dark night, there’s a brighter day”
-Tupac Shakur
4. THE ALUMNI KING IS BACK
WITH HIS THIRD STUDIO ALBUM-FULL SPEED
FULL SPEED INCLUDES THE HITS
HOTEL FEAT CHRIS BROWN
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5. Authorities have detained- numerous
suspects, however no information has
been released. The 5 injured people were
treated in hospital and no serious injury
occurred.
The owner of Fiesta nightclub has
had its license suspended following the
shootings, the San Jose police state that
the club,
“had not provided adequate security
for the event.”
S H O T S F I R E D !
5 people had been
allegedly shot by an unknown
gunman at a Chris Brown
concert in San Jose California
on January 11th.
The R & B singer was in the
middle of preforming ‘Loyal’
when the violence broke out.
Witnesses recorded the event
on social media, and said they
immediately “hit the deck”
when the shots were heard.
The event took place at the Fiesta
nightclub, according to the party promo
materials Brown was there for his man-
agers ‘Capricorn birthday bash’.
Ticket prices ranged from $50 to $2,500.
The ABC investigation team said in a
press release that,
“Over 80 officers responded to the
scene, along with fire, and medical
units.”
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Action shot from bystanders video.
Sometimes its not all LOVE
in Love and Hip-Hop.
Christian Ward AKA Yung Berg
has been allegedly axed from the hit
VHI reality show Love and Hip-
hop Hollywood.
In November Social media was sent
into over haul of reports that violence
hit the Hollywood edition of the show.
Inside Intel and Twitter insinuated
that Yung Berg AKA Hitmaka, was
heard having an argument with fellow
co-star and girlfriend Masika Tucker.
The argument is said to have escalated
into that of a physical nature after the
reunion show.
Images by @yungberg on Instagram.
Tucker claimed she was pulled
and dragged by the hair.
Both parties remained quiet, until Tucker
posted a controversial snapshot of her and Berg
quoting ‘BAE’.
Fans are at dismay at Tuckers reconciliation with
Berg.
Berg later opened up with an interview at Power
105.1's The Breakfast Club in New York City stating,
Will the love ever be
restored in
Love and Hip-
hop?
R H E N E W S
"I can't really talk about the legal aspect of the
whole situation but pretty much what happened is
they lying.”
VH1 have released a statement that said,
“Yung Berg will no longer feature in the next sea-
sons episodes, and VH1 condones no violence.”
TO VIEW THE FOOTAGE FROM THE SHOW HEAD TO @RHEHAB
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15. R H U D E
N O T T O
R H U D E
N O T T O
Meet Mark Rhuigi Villasenor.
The impresario behind RHUDE designs and the Young entre-
preneur who is changing the face of High-fashion Street-wear.
Branching out from bandana T-shirts to a high-
end fashion-forward menswear brand. Mark Rhuigi
Villasenor emphasizes modern design and simplic-
ity to a whole new era of fashion. Rhude has been
seen to dress the likes of Tyga, Justin Bieber,
Wiz Khalifa and Big Sean.
The 22-year-old California native is the master-
mind behind the ‘Rhude Rhevolution.’ A young
visionary leader of fashion showing success is
possible at a young age.
His brand has grown to become a major street
wear extraordinaire. A fuse of Saint Laurent meets
urban street-wear.
Mark had no formal design education; his line
began solely from his signature bandana tees. His
major break occurred in the 2012 BET awards,
when West coast’s Kendrick Lamar wore one of
the $150 bandana tees to accept his award.
Mark explains how his inital break was a crazy surreal
experience:
“That photo with Kendrick in the bandana tee is what a lot of peo-
ple reference Kendrick with. Like if they use a Kendrick photo, they
use the bandana shirt. I’m pretty happy to capitalize on the first ever
thing I’ve put out. ‘Cause some companies take years just to break
out.”
“That photo with Kendrick in the
bandana tee is what a lot of people
reference Kendrick with.”
For a kid who just came straight out of high school
K-Dot’s award-winning moment made Rhude designs a
major label. Mark was getting hit-up by major street labels
such as Vans stating that he was the ‘next big thing’.
“My phone went off the rails trying to deal with the demand of
PayPal sales,” Mark recalls.
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18. R H E H B I L I T A T E
Y O U R
S T Y L E
R H E H B I L I T A T E
Y O U R
S T Y L E
T H E E S S E N T I A L S
TO R H E S T Y L E YO U R C L O S E T
F RO M S O M E O F T H E H OT T E S T
U P C O M I N G D E S I G N E R S .
H O M M EH O M M E
C H A I N E D & A B L E
G O L D M I C RO J E S U S P I E C E C H A I N
2 0 , 0 0
C H A I N E DA N DA B L E . C O M
V I O L E N T RO S E
W I D D O H O O D I E
6 5 . 0 0
V I O L E N T RO S E . C O M
M A N I E R E D E VO I R
V I N TA G E B L A C K P Y T H O N S N E A K E R S
1 2 9 , 9 9
M A N I E R E D E V O I R . C O M
1 0 D E E P
B OX Q U I LT C R E W N E C K
1 0 0 , 0 0
C A P O LO G Y. C O. U K
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19. R H U D E D E S I G N S
R H BA S E BA L L C A P
3 0 , 0 0
R H - U D E . C O M
R S
S H I N E
G O L D W R A P S
3 3 , 0 0
S H I N E PA P E R S . C O M
P I N K D O L P H I N
WO O L & L E A T H E R C A M O D U F F L E BA G 3
1 2 8 , 0 0
P I N K D O L P H I N O N L I N E . C O M
H U F F
P L A N T L I F E C R E W S O C K S
1 2 , 0 0
S T O R E . H U F F W O R L DW I D E . C O M
H U S T L E G A N G
G r a n d H u s t l e G a n g H G S h i e l d Jogg e r Pa n t s
9 8 , 0 0
D T L R . C O M
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20. F E M M EF E M M E
R H U D E
BA N DA NA T E E
1 0 0 , 0 0
R H - U D E . C O M
H O U S E O F T R E L I
E N VO I PA R A D I S 1 8 K G O L D BU C K L E B R A C E L E T
9 4 , 9 9
H O U S E O F T R E L I . C O M
G I U S E P P E Z A N OT T I
E M B O S S E D W E D G E S N E A K E R
6 7 5 , 0 0
G I U S E P P E Z A N O T T I D E S I G N. C O M
N E W E R A
H E R I TA G E C H I C A G O W H I T E S OX F I T T E D C A P
4 9 , 0 0
C A P O LO G Y. C O. U K .
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21. M A N I E R E D E VO I R
L E A T H E R E F F E C T H O O D E D TO P
4 4 , 9 9
M A N I E R E D E V O I R . C O M
C AV I A R B L A Q U E
B B L U I P H O N E C A S E
4 5 , 0 0
C AV I A R B L A Q U E . C O M
H L Z B L Z
G A M E O N L E G G I N G S
3 8 , 0 0
H L Z B L Z . C O M
S T E L L A M C C A RT N E Y
C H A I N T R I M BA C K PA C K
8 3 0 , 0 0
S E L F R I D G E S . C O M
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24. R H E I N S T A T E
Y O U R
L O O K
R H E I N S T A T E
Y O U R
L O O K
A T R E H A B W E ’ V E S O U RC E D S O M E O F T H E H OT T E S T
N E W D E S I G N E R L A B E L S TO H I T T H E S C E N E . S O M E
O F T H E S E YO U N G E N T R E P R E N E U R S A R E F R E S H O F F
T H E S C E N E , BU T T H E I R U N I Q U E B R A N D S S P E A K
F O R T H E M S E LV E S .
H O U S E O F T R E L I
H o u s e o f Tr e L i s o a r e d u p t h e t r e n d s t a ke s
l a s t y e a r. A ve r s a t i l e m e n s we a r b r a n d f r o m a
d ive r s e m i x o f r e p u t a b l e L . A . , N e w Yo r k a n d
L o n d o n - b a s e d u r b a n d e s i g n e r s – C o m m e d e s
F * ck d ow n a n d S S U R E m p i r e S t a t e. W i t h t o o
m a n y s t a p l e p i e c e s t o r e d u c e i n t o o n e s p e c i f -
i c a e s t h e t i c, w h a t i s p r o m p t l y r e c o g n i z a b l e a t
f i r s t g l a n c e f r o m t h e o n l i n e r e t a i l e r i s a b o l d ,
c o n t e m p o r a r y, u n i q u e, s e x y s t a p l e. T h e ve r-
s a t i l i t y o f t h e c l o t h i n g a l l ow s i t t o t a ke o n a
U n ive r s a l m a r ke t a n d m a n y o f t h e a t t i r e c a n
b e u n i s e x .
V I O L E N T RO S E
Vi o l e n t Ro s e I s a B r i t i s h f a s h i o n b r a n d
e s t ab l i s h e d i n 2 0 1 4 . T h e i r g a r m e n t s a r e
h a n d m a d e i n d iv i d u a l l y f o r t h o s e w i t h a n
e xc l u s ive a n d h e t e r og e n e o u s t a s t e . Vi -
o l e n t Ro s e b r i n g s yo u a Fa s h i o n - f o r wa r d
a n d u n i q u e s t y l e t h a t c e l eb r a t e s e xe m p l a r y
a r t i s t r y & e c c e n t r i c i t y w i t h a d i s t i n c t ive
t o u c h .
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25. BA DWO O D
L o s A n g e l e s b o r n a n d b r e a d , N a t Wo o d i s
t h e yo u n g i m p r e s a r i o b e h i n d B a d wo o d c l o t h -
i n g ; A b r a n d t h a t f l o u r i s h e d f r o m a s t e n c i l .
N a t Wo o d ’s v i s i o n s o f s t r e e t a r t s t a r t e d
o u t i n t h e s t r e e t s o f M i a m i , w h e r e t h e o r i g -
i n a l B a d wo o d ® S k i M a s k c a n b e s e e n d i s -
p l ay e d o n T h e Wy n wo o d Wa l l s. B a d wo o d i s
n ow a r e c o g n i z e d i m a g e, i t s r e b e l l i o u s s e x y
i m a g e r y a n d p e r s o n a i s m a k i n g i t o n e o f t h e
m o s t p o p u l a r s t r e e t - we a r b r a n d s. S p e c i a l i z -
i n g i n p r i n t e d s t e n c i l s a n d t a t t o o e d B o m b e r s,
i m p r i n t e d B e a n i e s a n d F l a n n e l s. B a d wo o d
h a s e ve r y t h i n g t o c a t e r t o b o t h s e xe s w h i l e
e m b r a c i n g a u n i q u e d e f i a n t l iv i n g.
L P D N E W YO R K
B l u r r i n g t h e l i n e s b e t w we n h i g h - f a s h i o n a n d
s t r e e t we a r L P D N e w Yo r k p ay s h o m a g e t o l u x u r y
d e s i g n e r s, w i t h d e s i g n e r- i n s p i r e d j e r s e y s
— p l a c i n g t h e i r n a m e s o n b a ck o f T- s h i r t s a n d
m e s h j e r s e y s w i t h t h e i r c o r r e s p o n d i n g y e a r o f
b i r t h , o r p r o m i n e n t nu m b e r a s s o c i a t e d w i t h e a ch
d e s i g n e r.
L P D i s m o r e t h a n a n u n d e r g r o u n d f a s h i o n m ove -
m e n t ; i t ’s a n a e s t h e t i c t h a t m e r g e s t h e 2 e n d s o f
t h e f a s h i o n wo r l d t o g e t h e r.
“The use of the barcode as a logo is meant to be ironic. It’s a warning that if we as a cul-
ture aren’t careful, we’re all in danger of becoming products ourselves. The barcode logo is
also a protest against a culture where everyone wears the same clothes, listens to the same
music, and uses the same products. The barcode logo is a statement against a culture of com-
modities and a celebration of diversity.” -LPD
C O N T RO L S E C TO R
C o n t r o l s e c t o r t r e a d s a t h i n l i n e b e t we e n h i g h -
e n d m e n s we a r a n d s t r e e t f a s h i o n . T h e a t t i r e i s
s t r i c t l y m o n o ch r o m e i n t h e m e, o f f e r i n g ve r s a -
t i l i t y i n a s i m p l e f o r m a t . T h e y o f f e r b a s i c t a l l
t e e s, h o o d i e s, b o m b e r s a n d p a n t s. T h e i r I l l u m i -
n a t i - e s q u e g e o m e t r i c a l p a t t e r n s m a ke t h i s b r a n d
a my s t e r i o u s a n d e d g y o n e.
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Some artists don’t inspire beyond becoming the next
big thing and cashing out. Rapper and Producer Alex
Minney argues that,
“People understand that there is a market, we love club bangers
and in terms, ignorant music. Catchy beats are hard and simple.
It supplies us.
“There needs to be a balance with ‘turn up’ music versus real
lyrical geniuses that emit a deeper message.
“Hip-hop has lost its initial purpose; shedding light on the
struggles of African American people.”
This is somewhat true but artists like Kendrick
Lamar are turning the ball back around and the fans
are listening. His new album ‘But to pimp a butterfly’ had
9.6 million Spotify streams in a single day, his music
explores his life after he made it.
Kendrick struggles with race, self-loathing and
Gangsterism in his new artistry. His insightful album
explores complex emotions and is the exact material
contemporary Hip-hop needs in order to grow back
into it’s original roots.
Lamar weaves sociopolitical issues such as Trayvon
Martin’s death into his lyrics and it really speaks to the
people; which is evident by its feedback.
Established Hip-hop DJ, Jackson Clogg(DJ JAX)
adds, “There are a lot of UK underground and Grime artists
but no-one notices them as much, I mean the American artists
like Kendrick and J Cole are beginning to change this.”
Mainstream music is a form of escaping the struggle
in a sense, but could it be killing the genre as a whole?
Alex Minney adds that,
“Hip-hop’s not dying its evolving. There are different subcul-
tures; Materialistic rap, psycadelic rap and living-for-the-mo-
ment rap”
Each subculture is relatable to different people but
mainstream dominates the variety. Conscious rap is in-
accessible to everyday people, as not everyone turns on
the news; it’s easier for us as a society to turn on MTV.
This is a fatal flaw that we have that doesn’t t allow us
as a Society to mentally progress, and be open to these
other forms of Hip-hop.
In addition most of today’s rap music emits violent
and misogynistic messages. The lyrical content does
not seem to deliver a positive message. There is an evi-
dent backlash on feminism and an attempt to reinforce
male supremacy, where woman are often labeled as
derogatory terms such as ‘Hoes’, ‘Bitches’, Thots’ and
so fourth. The images portrayed in rap can be seen as
an advocate for gender inequality.
DJ Jax adds that,
“Woman and Hip-hop have been around for years, Certain
females in the hip-hop community do not help themselves, they
let themselves get exploited in the videos rather than work there
own grind. Rap isn’t targeted towards every female, its just a set
niche.”
It is often the major record labels that are to blame
for this trend and the negative sexist imagery dissemi-
nated in rap hits. It seems that violent and sexist mes-
sages sell more than political or social issues, and that’s
what todays industry seems to care about.
“It’s disappointing that it’s the main thing talked about.
However it is normally the ones who run out of things to say.
For example 50 cent, once they get rich they don’t have that
struggle to talk about anymore. The subject level is the same
on all mainstream Hip-hop but we still listen to it. It depends
on the environment your in. I mean the DJ Mustard beats run
the mainstream beat pool at the moment. It sells but it’s not all
negative.”-DJ Jax
In some retrospect mainstream Hip-hop has opened
the doors of Hip-Hop to individuals who would not
normally be a fan of the genre. In cities such as New-
castle where House music was the primary genre of
music, Hip-hop has risen in the hierarchy.
Jax adds, “even Newcastle went though a stage where they
didn’t want to listen to a mainstream song that they didn’t know
about, but now rap is growing. There are more Hip-hop nights.
“Even House nights like Persistence, have introduced a new
Hip-hop room. It s now becoming the new primary genre of
music.”
It is incontestable that lot of rappers are abusing
their former gangster lifestyle or struggle to make it,
it’s what commercially sells, but rapper Cyrus addds
that,
“Turn up music serves a purpose. Just as Trap trap music does,
all racial demographics listen to Trap, similar to mainstream
Hip-hop. Everybody turns up its relatable.”
Hip-hop will continue to change, it is our job as
a Society to be open-minded and explore other un-
derground artistry. Enriched rappers like Kendrick
Lamar are opening the doors for conscious rap and
making it the new legacy of Hip-hop’s future.
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34. C O M P TO N M E NA C E
M e n a c e 2 S o c i e t y
It’s Christmas Eve, 5 am. No we’re not up
bright and early to delve into the contents of
our stockings. We are vibing in the studio
up until the early mornings of Christmas day
with Compton Menace. He’s lighting up a
blunt, he’s working and we’re listening.
The former Black Wall street and Blood
gang Fruit-Town Piru member delves into
his upcoming ventures, collab with Joe Peshi
and his insight on current issues in the indus-
try.
With 2015 being right around the corner,
what are your ventures for the upcoming
year?
“Well I got alotta of things coming up. The N.W.A
movie (Straight outta Compton), I got a part in that.
A single coming up with Chris Brown called ‘put
on’. Then there’s my whole EP that will be out.
There’s a lot of work that I’ve been doing. I’ve been
shooting alotta videos and imam be going on tour.”
What made you collab with Joe Peshi on
‘Barry me’?
“It aint nuttin to do with the person really, it’s the
loyalty I have with people I work with, I mean I met
Joe a couple of years back. Whoever I work with it’s
on a personal level.”
In retrospect to Hip-hop being voice
for people to speak out on issues in
society, what’s your stance on these
recent officer involved shootings in
the black community?
“Sometimes it just gets out of control. A lot of
people think it is just a race thing between black
ad white people. It’s easy to stop somebody and
arrest them. There’s no need to kill them, wheth-
er they’re Black White or Mexican. You don’t
have to take anyone’s lives, there are other pre-
cautions, and I’m with the people on this one.”
Here in the UK we don’t have a gun
problem and its rare for the police to
be involved in these incidents, do you
think it’s a problem with America as a
whole?
“I mean I’ve been out there, its different. I’m not
saying anything about my people or your people.
The rules in general are different out there, like
alotta y’all rules electricity and healthcare just
wouldn’t fit in over here. The respect for the police
is just different. It’s the main focus over here right
now but it happens all over the world, it just not
as widely covered.”
Moving on to a slightly lighter note,
with the legalization of Marijuana in
certain states, what are your views on
weed?
“ I mean you see, I’m rolling up a blunt right
now. Out here, there is a lot of Politics with he
government, if its illegal they wanna capitalize
off of it, some people don’t want drugs in their
cities but I mean it’s just weed though. It’s helps
me out in a lot of bad situations.”
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35. Does it help with your music? A lot of
artists in the industry claim weed help
with their flow and lyrics.
“It’s not even an influence on music it makes you
more comfortable to express what you wanna say,
you feel what I’m saying.”
Hip-hop is leaning towards this main-
stream idea, where rappers like YG
and others are boast about living a
gangster-esque lifestyle, what are your
thoughts on this, being in he industry
yourself?
“I don’t really delve into other artists; I try to fo-
cus on myself. I mean the people you see me work
with I carry a different relationship with, besides
rapping. So I can’t really comment on other mu-
sic. I mean whoevers doing what they doing, they
have been through their shit too and that’s their
way of dealing with it.”
What’s purpose does Hip-hop serve
for you?
“I mean to me its about being comfortable with
yourself, I don’t come into this sh*t looking to get
a million dollars or sell most records. That just
comes. I just wanna be positive and spread the
word to somebody else so they can do the same.”
What was was your youth like?
“I was just a young person tryna find himself.”
You’re from Compton, but what do
you think of all the rappers who claim
to be from the streets but aren’t?
“I mean I’m really from Compton. Everything
comes to light, there are a lot of people out there
doing a lot of shitty things but the crowd will
see through it. Everybody gets to tell their story,
whether they are a Gang member, a white boy or
your dad cheated on your mom, everyone’s going
through some shit and telling their story. But
you’ll be able to tell the real from the fake what-
ever it is.”
For any aspiring artists out there
what’s your advice?
“Determination, I mean I’m in the studio every
single day, it would even add up to a number, no
less than 6 hours, holiday birthday, I mean its
Christmas eve and I’m here right now talking to
you.”
Any last words, before we make our
way onto Christmas morning?
“Be on the lookout for the young talent coming
through and the Compton Menace brand rising”
Compton Menace’s upcoming sin-
gles ‘Barry me’ featuring Joe Peshi
and ‘Put on’ featuring C-Breezy are
available online @RHEHAB.
Head to our site online for previews
of the N.W.A film and tracks from
Menace’s up and coming EP.
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39. Kendrick Lamar dumbfounded
his fans when he released his album
‘But to pimp a butterfly’ a week ahead
of schedule.
Nonetheless, don’t’ be fooled by
its early release as it does not hinder
it’s artistry, but the Track list is a far
shout from his stimulating album
‘Good Kid M.A.A.D City’.
‘But to pimp a Butterfly’ delves into
the layers of Lamar’s emotions. He
expands on his general concerns
for Race, Wealth, Madness and
Power.
The album brings listeners up to
his present life of money, tours,
awards and the estrangement he feels
from his past life. The stories he spits
expand on the internal turmoil man-
ifesting within him; the self-doubt
and sin he has felt since escaping
from Compton.
The lengthy masterpiece starts out
with ‘For free’, and the leaked
‘King Kunta’, that reference slav-
ery and also corroborate the black
and white album artwork.
‘ B U T T O P I M P A B U T T E R F L Y ’
K - D o t a n e w l e g a c y f o r t o d a y ’ s H i p - h o p
‘Butterfly’ has a manic tone, he’s venting out his feelings
in a different manner to ‘M.A.A.D city’. The pace is faster,
and more musical, with added hints of playful, Jazz. His
flow on ‘Blacker the Berry’ really shows his energy behind it,
similar to Tupac’s ‘Keep ya head up’, his flow is angry, dark
and pitched between a cry and scream but his words are
clear and so is his message.
It is a far cry from the record-selling mainstream rap that
promotes drugs and hustling. Lamar knows that no-one in
the streets wants to hear about the boasts of being a Gang-
ster as it’s the life they want to escape from. His album
really addresses Sociopolitical issues in a cryptic format.
The albums title itself is a play on Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill
A Mockingbird’.
It is evident that ‘But to pimp a Butterfly’ will go down with
the greats, one with a legacy that will be a round for a long
time, making it a game changer for contemporary Hip-
hop.
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