Pitchfork writer Alphonse Pierre’s rap column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, Instagram freestyles, memes, weird tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention. I’ve been writing this column for the past three years, but in 2023 more people than ever asked me that ete...
Homohop is a growing subgenre of aggressive pro-gay lyrics directly confronting the perceived homophobia of mainstream rap. It is a significant underground gay hip hop movement, spearheaded by many of the artists profiled in Pick Up the Mic. Actors: Deadlee, Juba Kalamka, Deep Dickollective ...
As one of the founding members of the influential grime collective Boy Better Know, this North London emcee has played a pivotal role in shaping the UK rap scene. Known for his playful, tongue-in-cheek lyrics and minimalistic production style, he has crafted a unique identity that sets him ...
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LaRussell / Sada Baby: “Pergola Freestyle (Live)” Bay Area rapper LaRussell has been throwing—and filming—intimate rap shows in the backyard of his childhood home in Vallejo, California for a minute now, and earlier this year he invited Detroit’s Sada Baby to join the freewheeling exp...
Had Jay-Z actually retired, he would have left the rap game at the peak of his powers: With The Black Album, Jigga paired some of his slickest bars and most introspective lyrics with production that complemented the range of his songwriting. Timbaland’s sauntering “Dirt Off Your Shoulder...
There are lots of original compilations by artists on this free song download website which includes freestyle rap over popular instrumentals from their contemporaries. Sometimes you’d find artists like Curren$y dropping free music on this website just to reward their loyal fanbase. ...
“Lose Yourself” with its anthemic feel and gritty but honest lyrics that have an inspiring conscious message was a different story. Seeing Slim in a different medium in this case film also pushed notoriety. If you want a rap karaoke song that won’t rattle any feathers, look no further!
To run rap, you have to create music that applies to a multitude of scenarios and situations. You can’t be the best rapper alive if all you make is music that’s meant to be bumped in headphones. Or that only sounds good at ear-piercing decibels. Or lyrics that are better read on...
Holland-based singer, songwriter, and producer Robyn Florence has an innate ability to create intimate moments. This sentiment is backed by her comforting vocal harmonies and imaginative lyricism throughout her 2023 10-track debut albumRêverie. Her lyrics are poetry in motion. They're heartfelt, ...