The market transformed along with the sounds of new hip hop artist. Sugar Hill Records, the top brand of hip-hop, died, but Def Jam Records and other hip-hop labels moved in. Female artists like Salt-N-Pepa, Queen Latifah and MC Lyte broke the gender line, making it easier for female musicians to come like Mary J. Blige and Lauryn Hill. Black Nationalism took center stage in Public Enemy's lines. The soundscape of hip hop expanded from New York and the northern East Coast to the West Coast. In 1988, rap created TV, MTV that is with the new show, "Yo! MTV Raps." About a year later, gangster rap videos might be seen throughout the day on MTV.
Artists like Schoolly D, Ice T, N.W.A. and Snoop Doggy Dog (now just Snoop Dog) introduced gangsta rap to the scene. As gangsta gangster rap gained widespread popularity, the main hope of rap's message got lost in the mix. Gangsta rap glorified gang violence, poverty and the insidious drug trade instead of denouncing them. Misogyny reigned supreme as women were objectified and portrayed as "bitches and hos." For example, according to N.W.A.'s gangsta rap hit "Gangsta, Gangsta," "life ain't anything but bitches and money."
Together with the gansta-themed stylings were artists more interested in socio-political statements and black pride, while others still were nearly entertaining rhymes and good dance music. Some of the popular hip-hop performers during this time were: Wu Tang Clan (and its subsequent soloists Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Method Man, Ol' Dirty Bastard and RZA), Tupac Shakur (2Pac), N.W.A., Warren G, Sir Mix-a-Lot, KRS-One, Cypress Hill, and Mos Def.
Meanwhile, other sub-genres like progressive rap, Miami bass, New Orleans bounce, snap music, rap-metal and crunk made the picture. Several came not from the northern East Coast or the West Coast, but from the southern United States. Perhaps one of the first groups from the south to gain mainstream acclaim is 2 Live Crew (think of the hit single "Me So Horny"). Some various other southern artists include: the Geto Boys, Arrested Development, OutKast, David Banner, Ludacris, Mystikal, TLC, Timbaland, Lil John and the East Side Boyz, and Missy Elliot.
Today with new hip hop artist, rap songs is still going strong. Various artists who found their footing in the 80s and 90s are still prolific, selling CDs and singles alongside new hip hop artists who appeared in this century, such as Eminem, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Juelz Santana, Akon and Nelly. And the message of the music just might be transforming again or at least expanding to include more than materialism, violence and the objectification of women. Darryl McDaniels said this in a TIME interview: This past decade it seems like rap has largely been about parties and guns and women. Kanye West brought him back from his rock reverie with the song "Jesus Walks." On hearing the song for the first time, McDaniels said, "I thought, "This song is about everything. This feels alive." Next, you'll look at how rap has inspired movement.
Artists like Schoolly D, Ice T, N.W.A. and Snoop Doggy Dog (now just Snoop Dog) introduced gangsta rap to the scene. As gangsta gangster rap gained widespread popularity, the main hope of rap's message got lost in the mix. Gangsta rap glorified gang violence, poverty and the insidious drug trade instead of denouncing them. Misogyny reigned supreme as women were objectified and portrayed as "bitches and hos." For example, according to N.W.A.'s gangsta rap hit "Gangsta, Gangsta," "life ain't anything but bitches and money."
Together with the gansta-themed stylings were artists more interested in socio-political statements and black pride, while others still were nearly entertaining rhymes and good dance music. Some of the popular hip-hop performers during this time were: Wu Tang Clan (and its subsequent soloists Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Method Man, Ol' Dirty Bastard and RZA), Tupac Shakur (2Pac), N.W.A., Warren G, Sir Mix-a-Lot, KRS-One, Cypress Hill, and Mos Def.
Meanwhile, other sub-genres like progressive rap, Miami bass, New Orleans bounce, snap music, rap-metal and crunk made the picture. Several came not from the northern East Coast or the West Coast, but from the southern United States. Perhaps one of the first groups from the south to gain mainstream acclaim is 2 Live Crew (think of the hit single "Me So Horny"). Some various other southern artists include: the Geto Boys, Arrested Development, OutKast, David Banner, Ludacris, Mystikal, TLC, Timbaland, Lil John and the East Side Boyz, and Missy Elliot.
Today with new hip hop artist, rap songs is still going strong. Various artists who found their footing in the 80s and 90s are still prolific, selling CDs and singles alongside new hip hop artists who appeared in this century, such as Eminem, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Juelz Santana, Akon and Nelly. And the message of the music just might be transforming again or at least expanding to include more than materialism, violence and the objectification of women. Darryl McDaniels said this in a TIME interview: This past decade it seems like rap has largely been about parties and guns and women. Kanye West brought him back from his rock reverie with the song "Jesus Walks." On hearing the song for the first time, McDaniels said, "I thought, "This song is about everything. This feels alive." Next, you'll look at how rap has inspired movement.
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Hip hop music was initially invented during the 70's. In order to become a renowned New Hip Hop Artist, one needs to sing out well, have the winning attitude, and above all know how to dance. Becoming one of the well-known Hip Hop Artists will not be an easy career. It undoubtedly needs a wide range of effort, encouragement, and determination.
