So I get to do interesting arrangements and very sort of old school R&B guitar playing, and they really appreciate it, man. I had a big record last year with LE SSERAFIM called "Unforgiven." And then I just did G-Dragon, and he was so cool. It’s almost like I couldn't play ...
Kurtis Blow was also one of the first rappers to sign to a major label (Mercury Records) and was the first rapper to be a multihyphenate (in addition to his music,Blow worked as an actoron films likeIn a Dark PlaceandCalifornia Dreamers, and was the musical coordinator for the legendary...
Jason Lipshutz: Simply put, Tyler, the Creator is the coolest artist in hip-hop right now — able to speak to young listeners and bring in veteran rappers as guest artists, having spent a decade in the spotlight but still moving with the dynamism and unpredictability of a fresh new star....
basically, it was all they knew. Traditional R&B was slowly phased off of playlists as some of R&B’s biggest stars – including Usher, Beyonce, Trey Songz, Chris Brown and embraced trap to maintain relevance. Your favorite singers are now your little sister’s favorite rappers. ...
Scammers have infested hip-hop by impersonating rappers, music executives, journalists and others while lining their pockets with ill-gotten gains. Words: Luke Fox Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. ...
rappers and their DJs; reggae sound systems also use a skilled turntable DJ who plays the music while an MC talks over it. Among the hip-hoppers who grew up listening to reggae music through their parents’ culture, then put it into their new US environment, are KRS-One, Bushwick Bill,...
True Religion's work with rappers like Saweetie, Megan Thee Stallion, and Chief Keef helped the brand make ahuge financial comebackby associating its clothes with hip-hop,one of the most popular genres among Gen Z. 4. Kristen Bell and Hers ...
The most important element to Scott’s storm is the lineup of sneakers he’s been allowed to remix. “A lot of rappers and entertainers like to think of themselves as sneakerheads, but Travis Scott is a rare breed with a deep appreciation of the culture,” says Wu. “He often brings ...
Flashman was portrayed as a sleazy, womanizing, untrustworthy huckster who did nothing but pull cons and execute get-rich-quick schemes. Flashman was terrible for one reason - he was meant to be a thinly-veiled pastiche of Stan Lee, Kirby’s former collaborative partner turned worst enemy. Fl...
unwieldy interviews with soundcloud rappers during their earliest moments of notoriety. if no jumper is the scene's inside the actors studio, grandmaison is james lipton, and being invited to sit with him on-camera will guarantee that you will, at the very least, catch the attention of many...