How Did The Notorious B.I.G. Become One of the Greatest MCs of All Time?
There’s a lot to be said about the cultural phenomenon Biggie Smalls, and I’m going to try and say it without going into too much depth about the circumstances surrounding his death. Why? Because...
Branding An Image: Beyond the Music of 50 Cent
It’s almost a cliché these days for musicians to make it big, and then branch out into as many other areas as possible. Artists are brands, and the modern music world is about far more than selling...
Is Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em Really Causing the End of Hip Hop?
Soulja Boy Tell ‘em, depending on who you ask, is killing Hip-hop! Is he though? Is he really? I think we need to sit down with a nice big cup of coffee and think about that. First of all, I want to...
Why ‘Tha Carter III’ Was Top Successful Album of 2008
So, 2009 is almost upon us. That means, surely, it’s time to start working through this years releases and see what people think is the “best” album for 2008. Certainly one of the biggest selling...
Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreak, The Aftermath
Prior to the release of 808s and Heartbreak, Kanye West told the world that he doesn’t find making hip-hop challenging anymore. Critics, unsurprisingly, gave the album 808s and Heartbreak a pretty mixed...
