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Celebrity Match Up is back with a new round of competition for its viewers to engage in. This time there matching R. Kelly music to Keith Sweats. Which artist would you rather listen to. Which one would you make babies to?
Both these artist has had major success with there music career. They both endured talking to the ladies in the crowd. Join The Wrap Up Magazine and engage into this article with your comments.
Drake, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar were three of the best-selling rappers of the 2010s. They released their debut albums in succession (2010, 2011, and 2012), and the age difference between the iconic emcees is only two years. Each of the thought-provoking recording artists has Grammy awards on their resume, with legions of fans who will vouch for their superiority as lyricists.
However, when it comes to the writers and editors at the New York Times, they have determined that Kendrick Lamar reigns supreme, which is an accomplishment considering that media outlets on the East Coast, whether they're hip-hop based, pop culture magazines or daily newspapers, have historically heaped such praise on rappers in their region, for the most part.
If you were a fan of hip hop in the late 90s and early to mid-noughties, then Rocawear will need no introduction. Items from the fashion label, co-founded by rapper Jay-Z, were as common a sight in music videos as groups of scantily-clad ladies popping bottles of Cristal in a hot tub.
Hip-hop's first record label was Sugar Hill Records, founded in 1979. The label's first release was the single "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang. This single is credited with helping to popularize hip-hop and rap music and is considered one of the first commercially successful hip-hop songs.
Havoc started off speaking about the era in hip-hop before him, which Saigon explained as “an awakening.” Saigon then turned his attention to Mobb Deep coming on the map, and he explained that he “lost half my fanbase” during their beef. Saigon then explained that Prodigy and Havoc were trying to “wake people up” with their music, and he pointed out that 2Pac and Ice Cube were doing the same thing.
Listen to Hip-hop from its early drum break and b-boying beat to today’s alternative and experimental sounds. Hardcore rap to modern trap. Doo-wop and funk to classic and neo soul. Reggae yesterday and present day.
Listen to Hot hip-hop by Post Malone, 2 Chainz, Drake, DaBaby, and Cardi B. Plus channels inspired by LL Cool J and Eminem. Love songs by Luther Vandross, Patti LaBelle, and many more.
This may not be the verzuz battle everyone is talking about, but your opinion still counts. Today, we will dive off into the greatest record companies that hit the music industry. With millions of albums sold, this will be a competition to choose from like no other.
Although Murder Inc. is branch of Roc-A-Fella Records, they both pack hit songs of their own. So, The Wrap Up Magazine is conducting this survey. We want to know what music group do you vibe to the most?
Snoop Dogg continues to make history as a timeless figure in Hip Hop even nearly 30 years following the release of his debut album, Doggystyle.
According to Billboard, the rap deity joined some rare company this week when Snoop became only the third artist to earn a Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 spot in each of the decades from the 1990s through the 2020s.
It has been five long years since the release of Jay-Z‘s most recent album, 4:44. With the break — and the upcoming arrival of wife Beyoncé‘s forthcoming LP, Renaissance, later this month — fans are wondering if the 52-year-old rapper’s time away from music is permanent. But according to Jay-Z, retirement is not in his cards.
Speaking with Kevin Hart in a season two sneak peek of Hart to Heart, the 24-time Grammy award winner addressed what’s ahead for his career in the coming years, and says he’s leaving it up to chance, but does not have plans to fully step away from music.
Jocelyn Savage, who is R. Kelly's long-time girlfriend, wrote a letter to the judge before he was sentenced on June 29 to ask for leniency for the embattled entertainer, as well as deny allegations that she is a victim of Kelly's. In the letter, Savage also claimed that she and Kelly are engaged.
All Hip Hop obtained court documents, where Savage told the judge, "My name is Joycelyn Savage, I am Robert Kelly's fiancée." Savage added that she is "not the victim" the government portrayed her to be in a letter to Judge Ann Donnelly.
Ohio producer Gansta Marcus releases "Can't Stop This" by Young Cardo of Cleveland, Mississippi. Young Cardo decides to gain exposure by collaborating with hip-hop artist Gansta Marcus.
Adidas Headphones and Grammy-nominated recording artist Quavo have collaborated to release the adidas Z.N.E. 01 ANC Quavo, which combines personalized design, music, and sonic innovation.
The headphone cover, which was created in conjunction with Quavo, features handwritten lyrics in silver from the rapper’s unreleased album “Cheat Code,” while the earphones feature “Quavo Huncho” and “Cheat Code” in the same silver writing. This limited-edition release follows Quavo and adidas Headphones’ first collaboration to launch the adidas Z.N.E. 01 ANC, which has since been updated.
Since 1996, Jay-Z continues to leave his mark on the world, from hip-hop and beyond, by releasing material favored by the masses both as a soloist and collaborator to music’s biggest stars — not limited to Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Coldplay, Kanye West and, of course, his wife Beyoncé.
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Two of New York’s finest hip-hop acts are coming together for a collaborative tour. On Tuesday (April 19), the Wu-Tang Clan and Nas announced their New York State Of Mind Tour.
Produced by Live Nation, the 25-stop event begins Tuesday, Aug 30 in St. Louis, Missouri and will continue through major cities across North America including Toronto, D.C., Raleigh, Atlanta, Houston, and Oakland, before wrapping up Tuesday, October 4 in Los Angles, California.
Let’s look at three other examples of how cinema glorifies hip hop to expand your understanding of principal human values. These works can be used to study cultures, sociology, psychology, and other important disciplines.
“Take the Lead.” This 2006 film directed by Liz Friedlander tells about the classical ball dancing teacher and a bunch of teenage ruffians forming an unbreakable bond and creating a whole new style. It’s not a cheap drama but a powerful work with remixes of famous jazz songs that can truly make you dance. It encourages youngsters to rely on themselves, not someone else’s assistance.
Attention rappers and musicians from all over the globe. The Wrap Up Magazine will be hosting there next mixtape event via Spotify Music. So if you have you music playing on Spotify, the be sure to join in by posting your link in the comment section below!
The "Hip-Hop and Rap Highlights" is now playing for music lovers to enjoy and artist to engage in. Be sure to stream and share the playlist with family and friends.
Celebrity interview series Self Made Tastes Better returns, bigger and better for 2022, kicking off with an iconic round-table discussion between Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa and DJ Khaled. The four megastars exchange never-before-told hip hop stories plus wisdom on self-made success, from authenticity to knowing the worth of your art and trusting the process. This conversation – which is their first time together under one roof – came by way of their shared relationship with Sovereign Brands, owners of Luc Belaire, Bumbu rum, McQueen and the Violet Fog gin, and Villon.
From selling over 125 million records to becoming hip-hop's first billionaire, 23-time GRAMMY winner JAY-Z has more than enough mind-boggling feats to fill up his episode of Black Sounds Beautiful.
