Regardless of how you view President Obama from a political policy standpoint, you have to admit he brought some fresh new flavour to the oval office. Whether that was his funny videos, basketball prowess, or his public jokes. Not before has the USA had a President who seemed so in tune with contemporary pop culture, someone … More Pitchfork looks at Obama’s musical milestones
A recent post on DJBooth.net caught my eye, because it highlights a certain hypocrisy in Hip-Hop we see all too often. We frequently see statements or social media posts from rappers expressing grief and frustration in response to violence, be it the death of a friend, death at the hands of the police, war in political … More DJBooth article highlights important hypocrisy in Hip-Hop
We all love a good freestyle when we hear one. Sitting there in awe as someone spits rhymes faster than we can process them. Enjoy. (In no particular order) Meek Mill Once you get past all the Drake fan boys and girls commenting ‘L’ on anything Meek Mill related, you might just realise he’s … More 10 Recent freestyles you need to hear!
Gabriel Akon, or DyspOra as he’s known behind the microphone, at first glance, looks like any other artist you see pop up over the internet. Someone who works hard on their craft, markets themselves hoping to catch a break, someone not afraid to put themselves out there. However, once you learn a little more about DyspOra, … More Meet DyspOra, a rapper with true vision
During the 1990s ‘glory days’ of Hip-Hop as they became known, the conflict between California rappers and their East Coast counterparts, largely from New York, made regular headlines. This rivalry, best exemplified by the very public 2Pac vs Biggie Smalls fued, polarised a lot of fans. With two very different styles, the West Coast vs … More YG leading West Coast resurgance
Hopefully, any dedicated Hip-Hop fan would have known who Chance The Rapper is for years, likely since his acclaimed 2013 mixtape ‘Acid Rap’. Maybe even since his ’10 Day’ tape in 2012, which at least put him on many radars in his hometown of Chicago. However, his latest piece – ‘Coloring Book,’ has catapulted him into worldwide … More How Chance The Rapper is changing Hip-Hop
Within any song, lay at least three crucial components. Hip-hop/rap music is no different. The most important components of any rap song are the beats, the lyrics, and the delivery. The lyrics and delivery are often left to the recording artist themselves to create and recite, and considering the artist is always front and centre with the … More Are producers getting the props they deserve?
Between The Rhymes is a blog dedicated to Hip-Hop fans all over the globe, young and old, new to the genre or a fan for life, whatever. Covering all types of rap, including Trap, West Coast, Rap from Chicago, anywhere. I hope you can enjoy and if you do, follow us on WordPress, leave a … More Introduction to Between The Rhymes
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