Rocky: The Most Influential Peers In Hip-Hop

But before that, he was in news too as he was the first rapper to win an amateur night at Harlem's Apollo Theater. Then he started releasing mixtapes. Some of the famous mixtapes which released in that time are ‘Lace Up’, ‘100 Words and Running’, and ‘Rage Pack’. He met with Sean Combs in 2011 and that changed his life.

Shakur was an amazing artist of his time and still is. There are an exceeded amount of reasons why I decided to write about Tupac Shakur. He’s had a crazy life and I can’t imagine living the life he’s lived. He’s a very interesting person to research about. There are a lot of different stories, theories, experiences and lessons you can learn by learning about one person. He has a unique life nobody could ever relive. He started from the bottom and lived life like nobody else. Shakur can show you how you can start with a life with nothing, but work your way up to the top. This is just a couple of the reason’s why I chose to read, research and learn about a rap legend. Tupac Shakur had a wild life and a one you can really learn from. It’s really interest me about him, just how he’s lived. Shakur is my most favorite rapper. Everything about him, his music, his life is so unbelieveable. You really can’t even think about a type of life

Tupac Shakur could possibly be the most effective and irresistible of all rappers. What made Tupac (aka 2Pac, or Makaveli) so distinguished and legends was his abundance of talent, his spotlight amiable appearance, and the feeling that he was “real” and expressed himself freely, while backing it up with his actions. But Tupac just didn’t rap he was also a poet which set him apart from other artists and made his life much more than just rap and music. He was a person fighting for change; from having a revolutionary mother, breaking away from poverty through poetry, and even though he was “fed up” he kept his “head up.” Tupac did not whatsoever

Music can rock your world, enlighten your mind and change your perspective. When you think of rap music who comes first to mind? Without hesitation, it must be the self acclaimed best rapper alive, Lil Wayne. He alone can make such statements as “My picture should be in the dictionary next to the definition of definition” (Wayne, “Shoot Me Down”). Lil Wayne is a prominent force in the rap world. His debut Album in 1999, Tha Block is Hot went double platinum upon its release and even his lowest selling album is still certified as gold according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Rollingstone Magazine declares “Lil Wayne is one of the most popular — and prolific — recording artists in the world” (Kreps). Top this with

Now, I can sit here and write a full-on critique as to every little thing that I hate about these artists’ music, but I’d hate to be that guy. I’ll be honest, artists like 21 Savage and Lil Uzi Vert (yes, that really is his name) have

Run-DMC was a trio of rappers that fused hip hop and hard rock together and created a complex sound that appealed to the public. Run-DMC, created a whole new look for mainstream Hip Hop which greatly influenced the “New Skool” era. The “New Skool” era brought Hip Hop the publicity it needed to become the mainstream genre that has influenced the world. In the past, Hip Hop made a large impression on the Billboard R&B charts, but it failed to break into the mainstream, then came the big break through. In 1986, Run DMC turned an old Aerosmith tune into a 80s Hip Hop classic. Their collaboration with Aerosmith on the song “Walk this Way” was a hit that took Hip Hop all the way. The song was #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and ushered in the commercialization

Since being released from jail in late 2016, Kodak Black is everywhere from music videos, song releases, to collaborations followed by live shows and countless interviews. I guess the hustle don’t and looks like it won’t stop anytime soon for this rising artist. Kodak is really doing things his way and letting his south Florida roots shine brightly throughout the music industry and on social media. Voicing his opinion is what you can count on Kodak to do! Another reason I believe why his fan base continues to rise, other than raw talent there are much more reasons to listen to Kodak Black in 2017 but I only listed 5 of them while we all wait for his follow-up album to Lil Big

Tupac Shakur can be considered by some to be the best rapper to ever live. The way he grew up led him to be one of the best hip-hop artist of all time. His entire career he was influencing different groups of people and expanding his music to be more appealing. Tupac was the most influential rapper of all time, and there have been few people who were able to compete with him. Tupac had a lot of hero’s growing up and one of his biggest ones was Dr. Dre. When Pac rapped he talked about things that were in his daily life, people say he “changed the game” by having this style. Tupac died in 1996 and people have been mourning his death ever since, many believe he is still alive because they don’t want to accept the fact that their hero is gone. Tupac Shakur is arguably the best musical artist of all time and it is a shame that we do not have him with us today.

The legendary Jay Z is given recognition for being the King of Rap. But is best recognized for his songs as Reasonable Doubt, In My Lifetime and The Blueprint.

I think we need more people in the industry like Rich Homie Quan. I think this because Rich Homie Quan makes good music and doesn’t care about what anyone think or say about him. Rich Homie Quan is known for rapping and singing. Rich Homie Quan mostly raps about his life story and all the things that he been through. Like going to jail and talking about all the things he went through during his childhood.

Outkast in my opinion is easily the greatest duo in hip-hop history. The music that Big Boi and Andre 3000 have created are timeless, and they are one of the few acts to provide us with multiple classic albums over their career. As fans do with every group in music, listeners always pick one individual that they believe is the key to the groups’ success. Which can also be looked at as the Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, or Beyonce effect. Andre 3000 is the one that seems to attract the most attention and with that, people hold him up as hip-hop royalty as an individual. While I’m honestly a fan of Andre, I’m in the minority of people who don’t hold him to the same standards as other elite rappers.

Have you ever wondered what music today would be like without the key individuals that influenced it? I mean people like Michel Jackson, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix they all play a great role in what music is today, but this essay isn't about them this is about the new generation of musical artists specifically about one individual in particular Chance the Rapper, and the impact he is having on his genre of music, the music industry, and to his community. While lots of new artists usually sound the same, look the same, dress the same; Chance is unique, and in my opinion one of the best musical artist of this generation. Because he cares for his community, he is influential to the music industry and very influential to his genre of music.

The part about the Rocky statue that makes it so universal is that it represents the tale of an underdog. This underdog tale not only relates to Philadelphians, but it inspires people everywhere. An interview was conducted where boxers were asked to talk about Rocky’s impact on Philadelphia. Justin Sargus, a boxer in Philadelphia says “The impact it has had on fighters, and what they think they can do, and endure, and the way they go about training and style is certainly still felt today. A world championship is a possibility, based from being a relative unknown”. (Dinero 1) The statue gives Philadelphia something monumental to stand on and something to represent all the hardship the city has been through. The Rocky character also embraces the culture, and lifestyle of a true Philadelphian. He eats at the same restaurants, runs through the same streets, and speaks like a Philadelphia. This gives the statue a personal connection to the people of the city, one they can claim as their own. The places and stores seen in the movie are very popular tourist attractions in the city. Zeke Ferguson from Di Brunos Bros, a popular site from the movie says “It is an iconic story of an underdog which I think all Philadelphians have been at, at one time or another, and it shows you can succeed in the face of overwhelming odds” (Dinero 1) The city is filled with an enormous amount of diversity and just as the city and its people have been through hard times, so has Rocky. The statue also appeals to people worldwide not only because of its iconic underdog story, but because of its ability to appeal on a personal level. Whenever failure is upon someone, Rocky inspires them to come back strong because if you work hard you can achieve your goals. Justin Sargus says “The thing about the Rocky movies is that they make it seem like you can take an enormous amount

Also by releasing a series of increasingly popular Mixtapes, which brought him to the attention of hip hop producer Dr. Dre. Lamar's debut major-label recording, Good Kid, m.A.A.d City, was released to great success and impressive sales for an up and coming recording artist.

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy boasted an amazing maximalist approach that boarded on a hip hop opera symphony with lyrics that were memorable and verses that can rank as the best hip hop verses of all time. It was an album filled with legendary moments that music fans will remember for ages, and moments Kanye fan boys will yell at his concerts. This reaction by hip hop fans for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was immediate. For Yeezus, it was different. Yeezus’ minimalistic approach threw fans and critics off due to the very left field and experimental approach he took for this album, both sonically and thematically. In spite of this, Yeezus still manages to hold up it’s quality, value, and impact in comparison to his preceding albums while becoming one of the most important hip hop albums of all time.