Nov 6, 2020

We were supposed to talk to each other, just was figuring out a time. I’m devastated.

 

Aug 27, 2020

He's not lying. You guys should hear this song in it's entirety

 

Jan 8, 2020

Gonna be very hard to listen to this

 

Jul 29, 2017

more like f---ing ridiculous

Spoiler

corny joke lol

 

Apr 24, 2017

Drake's a successful artist and is probably fun to hang around with.

 

Apr 19, 2017

no it doesn't. people post in s--- threads all the time asking why threads exist. this is another example. take your elitist a--- somewhere else b

 

Mar 7, 2017

best snoop album

 

Oct 28, 2016

Kendrick

S80
GKMC
TPAB

 

Oct 16, 2016

if you only listened to it like twice, maybe

its definitely a grower but once it clicks BOY does it click

 

Oct 14, 2016

talking about lyricism in hip hop is always so cringeworthy to me

like cole has "substance" but he is "lyrically" so f---ing boring and s---

someone like wayne can lack substance sometimes but lyrically is so much better and worth listening to

 

Aug 30, 2016

This dude just said "what's gonna be next I'm gonna fart an elephant" then said "ya'll could s--- a fart out my a---"

Frank Ocean won

 

Jun 27, 2016

Shake Dat a--- doesn't come to my mind when I think of Juvenile... because it's a Mystikal song.

 

Mar 21, 2016

sorry guys my little brother took my phone

 

Jan 29, 2016

Good thread.

Recovery
h---: The Sequel
MMLP 2
Southpaw Soundtrack
Welcome to: Our House
Love Story
TPAB
Shady XV
Special Effects (Because of Em)

Facts only tbh imo.

 

Jul 28, 2015

 

Mar 1, 2021

Proto Hip-Hop (1973-1979)
The earliest years where the genre is identifiable, the music at this time is very simple and is more centered on live performance.
Notable stars: None

Classic Hip-Hop (1979-1983)
The beginnings of hip-hop as a recorded art form, still very basic, but new ideas are brought into the genre and the first minor stars join the genre.
Notable stars: Kurtis Blow, Sugarhill g---, Grandmaster Caz, Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel

Golden Age of Hip-Hop (1983-1987)
During this time, the basic constructs of rap begin to take form, and megastars such as Run-DMC and LL Cool J bring the genre greater popularity, while artists such as Big Daddy Kane and Rakim are the creative forces pushing the genre.
Notable stars: Run-DMC, LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, Beastie Boys

Gangsta Rap (1987-1991)
Rap, which has been growing more political as time went on has taken a more violent, expressive twist - as rap becomes a mainstay on the West Coast. The era ended as heavy commercialization took place, with Gangsta Rap being countered by sillier artists like MC Hammer, Biz Markie and Vanilla Ice.
Notable stars: Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Too $hort, Ice-T, Public Enemy, MC Hammer, Biz Markie, Vanilla Ice

Modern Rap (1991-1997)
During this era, the cliches, flows, rhyme schemes, and star power of rap music are solidified, cementing the sound of modern rap. Boom bap beats are popular. Serious rap enters the mainstream, propelled by rappers like Biggie and Pac.
Notable stars: Nas, Biggie, 2Pac, Mobb Deep, The Fugees, Wu-Tang

Radio Rap (1997-2003)
An era centered on filling the void after the death of Rap's two biggest stars - rap becomes more radio-friendly, more commercial, and births many superstars.
Notable stars: Jay-Z, Eminem, DMX, Ja Rule, Puff Daddy, Ma$e, Fabolous

The Gangsta Renaissance (2003-2006)
Gangsta rap makes a triumphant return, accentuated with radio-friendly melodies and spearheaded by 50 Cent after being pioneered by Ja Rule in the last era. Backpack rap rises to prominence at this time as a counterweight to the gangsta sounds taking over.
Notable stars: 50 Cent, Jeezy, The Game, TI

Ringtone Rap (2006-2008)
As Gangsta rap quickly died out, ringtone rap sprung up featuring repetitive melodies and quick punchlines that made for great soundbytes. Trap enters the subconscious after bubbling under the surface for years.
Notable stars: Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Soulja Boy

Blog Rap (2008-2011)
As the CD died off, and streaming had yet to rise, this era had many minor stars with intense cult followings - but real stars were few and far between.
Notable stars: Drake, Nicki Minaj, J Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller

Drill and Drill-adjacent Rap (2011-2014)
Drill and drill-influenced rap bursts on the scene, forever changing the genre
Notable Stars: Chief Keef, Bobby Shmurda, Lil Reese, Lil Herb, Lil Bibby, 2 Chainz

The Trap Renaissance (2014-2016)
Trap becomes the main sound in hip hop, mixing trap beats, melodic flows and drug talk.
Notable Stars: Future, Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, Migos

Soundcloud Rap (2016-2019)
Rap becomes the popular genre in the United States, as mostly organic rises take place via Soundcloud creating huge stars with dedicated followings. The era ends hard as many of it's stars die.
Notable Stars: XXXTentacion, Juice WRLD, Lil Uzi Vert, Kodak Black, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Pop Smoke

Tik-Tok Rap (2019-present)
Rap is further commercialized as many songs are designed to become viral, a phenomenon taking root in the last era and exploding here. As a counterweight, traditionalist rap like Griselda is able to gain a following. Young Thug's influence is also felt as his offspring become stars in their own right.
Notable Stars: Lil Baby, Gunna, Kid Laroi, Lil Tecca, Lil Nas X, Griselda

 

Nov 3, 2017

Looks like a YouTube comment

 

Sep 21, 2017

Lmfaoo Gucci just lookin round the room confused af :KoolAid1:

 

Jun 2, 2017

When every album used to leak 2 weeks before release

 

May 11, 2017

Why would anyone think joe budden or f---ing dj akademiks opinion on anything holds literally any weight lmao esp this