All artists come and go as the years go by in the music industry, but only the gifted artists can make records that can impact millions of people’s lives. There have been many one hit wonders in this music industry but every few years an underdog comes along and sweeps the billboard charts with a hit that has a powerful meaning to the song. Most artists now a day are not inspired to write about real tragedies that are happening in society and all around the world. That’s what makes one hit wonders who they are today, which are a lite flame that will soon be dimmed over time because they lack that spark. With talented artists they will never have to worry about their flame dimming because they have that drive, inspiration and a story to tell behind their music. Many great artists like Michael Jackson, P.Diddy, Nas, Tupac, and The Sugar Hill Gang, to name a few, paved …show more content…
Kendrick’s parents got his birth name from honoring the singer Eddie Kendricks, who was the co-founder of the singing group The Temptations. In November 1995, Lamar witnessed his idols, Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre film the video for hit single “California Love”, which became a very significant moment for eight year old Lamar’s life. At the age of sixteen, Kendrick released his first full length mixtape titled Youngest Head Nigga in Charge (Hub City Threat: Minor of the Year) under the name K-Dot. Lamar’s first mixtape led him to a recording contract with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) which was a newly founded record label based in Carson, California. While making other mixtapes, Lamar gain further recognition after a video of a live performance of a Charles Hamilton show surfaced, in which Hamilton battled fellow rappers who were in the audience. Lamar didn’t hesitate and began rapping a verse over the instrumental to Milkbone’s “Keep It Real”, which blew everyone
Riley B. King had many nicknames, the most well-known being B.B. King which stood for “Blues Boy.” King was born on September 16th, 1925 in Itta Bena, Mississippi. His parents divorced when he was five years of age and his mother died when he turned nine years old, which caused him to have to be raised by his grandmother. This put a heavy strain on his education and was one of the many reasons he dropped out of school in the tenth grade to become a cotton picker making only a penny a pound. However, he made this life style work and decided to begin his music career.
Timothy Zachery Mosley is the real name behind one of the most iconic producers of the last 20 years, someone that raised the bar over and over again and developed the pop music genre in many ways. Constantly evolving the synthesis in the genre and trying new things out he set the standards and pop would probably never reach the complexity he invented. Timothy Zachery Mosley better known as Timbaland, was born on March 10, 1972 in Norfolk, Virginia. Timothy went to Salem High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In the early ages he got interested to be a DJ, so he started with ‘DJ Tim’.
The harmony and tones compared to the lyrics and the style of the music clash against each other symbolizing the constant battle. It is stated that, "Music does what thinking cannot do; it emanates from the products, the accretions, of projective identification in reverse" (Blum 142). It shows another perspective and something you have never seen. The articles mention a lot of the rhythm of the songs and how it holds meaning to not only Lamar, but also to everyone else. Hip hop allows for an experience of rhythm, in an
Tapas Shakur was killed on September 7, 1996 when he was leaving a boxing event in Las Vegas. He got shot 4 times then died 6 days later. Nobody knows who killed him but many believe the illuminati did. This illuminati is a long-rumored secret society who is said to control governments and countries behind a curtain without the general population knowing.
According to Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming service, hip-hop is the world’s most popular genre of music. This is an amazing feat from a genre created less than fifty years ago in New York City. Modern day hip-hop deviates from its original purpose of providing a voice for underrepresented groups as hip-hop spread throughout the country and became overly commercialized. Clive Campbell, better known as DJ Kool Herc, created hip-hop at a Halloween party in the Bronx of New York City in 1973. After noticing positive reactions from the crowd, DJ Kool Herc used a groundbreaking turntable technique to elongate the drum breaks in songs (Blanchard).
For instance, after the tragic Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States, an abundance of songs were released in support of the natural disaster that destroyed so many lives. Singers produced music that the American people felt compassion towards whether they were directly related or not. They still felt connected to the music because the whole country was affected by it, even those thousands of miles away, who watched for the the catastrophe take place for days straight via their televisions. Concerts for hurricane relief were also held to raise money for the destruction caused. One of the popular Hurricane Katrina was called “All These People” by singer and songwriter Harry Connick,
Why Snoop Dogg Has a Positive Impact on Youth A man who donated millions to charities, has founded programs for youth, and became successful coming from a place where success is not always a common product/outcome is considered by many to have a negative impact on youth. This man is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., otherwise known as the rapper Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg was born in Long Beach, California, a suburb of west LA on October 20, 1971. Calvin received the nickname “Snoop Dogg” from his mother since she thought he looked like Snoopy from Charlie Brown, and it stuck.
Even as Biggie became more and more famous, he continued to sell (Peterson 418). When people began to believe hip-hop on the East Coast was dead, Biggie came out with his albums Ready to Die and Life after Death. Sean Combs, better known as P. Diddy, saw great potential and asked his to join his Record label, Bad Boy Records. During his music career, he was the center of attention in the East Coast vs. West COast feud. This conflict escalated so violently that threatening words became real.
With the right infusion of looks, talent and undying urgency to be on top, there are singers who managed to somehow establish their name, despite the not-so-huge following. They are the ones who
Bullet fragments from the 1996 shooting involving Tupac Shakur and Suge Knight, are still reportedly lodged in Knight's skull. Back in 1996, Knight and Shakur were the victims of a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the shooting, Shakur was shot several times (which ultimately caused his death), and Knight was struck in his arm and another bullet grazed the mogul's skull. The fragments from the bullet that grazed Knight's skull have never been removed, and it seems Knight is refusing to allow doctors to remove the fragments. The mogul is currently on trial for murder, and he has been rushed to the hospital due to his medical issues.
“The good ole days weren't as always good, and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems.” Billy Joel went from an average class worker to a well know piano player. He impacted pop music by focusing on his piano, won multiple Grammys and awards, was inducted into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making him one of the most influenced pop artists in the 20th century. Billy Joel started music since he was a little little boy.
Once J Cole became an iconic figure in the rap-industry, he began to acquire wealth and fame. However when those things
Former Degrassi star, Aubrey Graham entered the music industry under the alias, Drake, in 2007. Only two short years later, Dwayne Carter Jr. - known as Lil Wayne of Young Money Entertainment, signed him to his label. There were many ups and downs while working
INTRODUCTION In 1973, Clive Campbell, now known as Dj Kool Herc, hosted a birthday party for his sister in their apartment building in South Bronx and only had two turntables and a guitar amplifier to use to dj the party. But that is all he needed to create the blueprint for modern day Hip Hop. Dj Kool Herc immigrated to New York from Jamaica.
In the shady streets of Compton, California, a teen receives his first Music Mixer. Little does he know, this gift will shape out the rest of his life and of many others worldwide. Andre Romelle Young, also known as “Dr. Dre” is a renowned Hip-Hop artist and highly successful business entrepreneur. He has influenced the course of Rap/Hip-Hop music and those who took part in it. Dr. Dre showed leadership in his early years, aftermath of the N.W.A., and entrepreneurship of his own business.