Imperialhiphop - Hip Hop, Music, Videos, Media & News

hip hop, hip hop music, hip hop videos, hip hop media, hip hop new
There used to be all kinds of MCs rhyming about all aspects of life. Hip-Hop used to be fun. Hip-Hip used to be social conscious. Hip-Hop used to political and militant. Hip-Hop used to be grown and sexy before Jay-Z made the phrase popular on his song, "Excuse me Miss".
Hip-Hop has always been gangsta. Many credit Schoolly D with making the first Gangsta rap record, "P.S.K." Ice-T came out with "6 N in the morning". Boogie Down Productions released "Criminal Minded". And how could anyone fail to mention "the most dangerous group", N.W.A. and their infamous classic record, "Straight Outta Compton".
What I'm saying is that Gangsta rap is not new and most of the so-called gangsta rap acts nowadays all sound the same (regardless of where they're from) and are not nearly as good and cutting edge as the pioneers of that sub-genre within Hip-Hop.
Bottom-line: Hip-Hop needs to diversify by returning to its true tradition of telling stories that reflect a variety of perspectives and not just the same ol', same ol', "shoot 'em up, bang, bang" mentality and lifestyle.
Maintaining the method while conveying a different message is holy hip-hop. Akin to imperial hip-hop music is freeing words wrapped in pulsating beats. Artists skillfully combine hip-hop's lyrical and social conscious rap origins with gospel and urban themes. Some even combine hip-hop with crunk, R&P (rhythm and praise is dubbed as an alternate to rhythm and blues), pop, and/or soul. Along with being diverse in their approach and taking on the social responsibility that comes with being in the public eye, holy hip-hop artists set standards where young people especially are encouraged to have fun and be themselves without compromising good values.
Hip hop music UA is part of hip hop culture predominately among African Americans and Latinos (the other two elements are graffiti art and breakdancing). The reasons for the rise in hip hop music are found in the changing urban culture in the United States in the 1970's. Beginning in the 1980's, hip hop culture began its spread across the world. By taking the time to explain a fertile culture expression, students of hip hop music place at our disposal some of the most intriguing investigations of a powerful art form.