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50 Cent Reacts to Street Murals Portraying Him as Taylor Swift, Donald Trump & Others

Natalia Privalova May 3, 2020

50 Cent has unwillingly become the muse for an Australian street artist who has reimagined the hip-hop mogul in outdoor murals as Taylor Swift, Donald Trump, Post Malone and others. In recent weeks, murals of 50 Cent's morphed face have been popping up on random buildings in Australia. The artwork is attributed to anonymous Melbourne-based graffitist Lushsux, who has drawn comparisons to Banksy. One painting, titled "The 45 Fif President," depicts 50 Cent as President Trump. Another piece, named "Swifty Cent...Smash or Pass," portrays the rapper as pop star Swift.…

Sgt Denoh Grear: The Hip-Hop Soldier

Wimana May 3, 2020

Out of every time period in our history, signature voices have emerged that encapsulate the energy of the age. Poised as the harbinger of a new hip-hop era in 2020, Sgt. Denoh Grear is that voice, giving us a deep glimpse into the psyche of a creative mind born out of conflict. Juxtaposed against the backdrop of chaos and death, this free spirit was birthed into the world on a middle eastern battlefield, his mother from Sierra Leon and father from war-torn Liberia. At the first draw of his breath,…

YB Linkz: He Got What You Need

Marty McFly May 3, 2020

Hip-Hop music first planted its roots over 40 years ago and has been branching off ever since. With each passing decade, it seems each generation brings something new to the table. In the beginning, it was all about who can control the crowd better. The legendary artist Rakim said it best on "Eric B. for President" when he stated, being an MC means to Move the Crowd. Of course, the legend took it a step further by showing the world how well-crafted lyrics and intricate rhyme patterns are also fundamental…

Singer, songwriter, producer. Anaimane does it all!

Wimana May 3, 2020

Talent is a gift. For some, it comes naturally. Others work hard to mold it. Anaimane, is in the former. Born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco, Anaimane was at the time unaware of the large shoes she would grow to fill in years to come. Many prodigies come from a family of musical talent, and for Anaimane, this was the foundation of her rise to stardom. Studied in the art of music theory and classical piano, Anaimane came off the starting point running by educating herself on core principles of…

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EVENT: JAZ-O NYC Warmup @ Quad Studios by Kingz Kounty Media Group

Natalia Privalova Feb 29, 2020

On February 20th, 2020, Kounty Media Group held a Jaz-O Private EP Listening Party at Quad Studios, NYC. Hosted by Ralph McDaniels & DJ U-Neek, the event was a success and received attention of Raptology. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8z8M88ACzY/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B80NixCA4Gn/

Frankie Prada: exclusive interview

Natalia Privalova Feb 29, 2020

Queens, New York native Frankie Prada has worked with many artists in the industry and has recently dropped his EP "Just Me" with all music pertaining to himself and giving the Hip-Hop game exactly what the people have been looking for. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs8YqaXA8Fm/ Last Forever is his new single it’s about wanting success (money) and not the fame , and how the unwanted attention can ruin the relationships that you have between the people you care about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulrK4YpNMdw&feature=youtu.be Frankie Prada (FP) gave an exclusive interview to Raptology: Raptology: Who would you…

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Little Simz, Grey Area album review: Rapper is light years ahead on new record with her dextrous flow and superb wordplay

Natalia Privalova Feb 20, 2020

“I disregarded all opinions and continued my mission/Unapologetically I be bossin’ it, getting better with age/Got it back never lost it,” north London rapper Little Simz spits on “Boss”, one of the standouts from her new album Grey Area. The 25-year-old born Simbi Ajikawo is one of the most talented and prolific pioneers of UK rap, but also one of the most underrated. “The silence around her is deafening,” one article in Noisey observed back in 2016. With praise from Kendrick Lamar, five EPs released by the time she was…

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Eminem Just Scored His Third Billion-View Video on YouTube

Natalia Privalova Feb 19, 2020

Eminem made history by joining the billion-view club on YouTube for the third time in his career thanks to 2013's "Rap God." The Marshall Mathers LP 2 single eclipsed the mark earlier in February. "Rap God" joins the videos for his Rihanna-assisted hit "Love the Way You Lie" and "Not Afraid" to cross the benchmark. The elite fraternity only includes three rappers, as Lil Pump's "Gucci Gang" and Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again" are the only other hip-hop songs to collect the accolade. The DVLP-produced hit was nominated for best…

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Rapper Pop Smoke Dead After Home Invasion

Natalia Privalova Feb 19, 2020

Pop Smoke, a Brooklyn-raised rapper who rose to fame with hit songs like “Dior” and “Welcome to the Party,” was killed early Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, his record label said, in what the police described as a home invasion. The rapper, whose real name is Bashar Jackson, was confirmed dead by the label, Republic Records. He was 20. “We are devastated by the unexpected and tragic loss of Pop Smoke,” the company said in a statement. “Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans, as…

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Borey Bills: 2019 Raptology Feature Winner

Marty McFly Feb 15, 2020

Borey Bills is a Hip-Hop artist/entrepreneur raised in Harlem, New York. Ever since a young teen, his love for creating music drove his ambition forward with each written verse. Early in his career, he started off rapping in a group called 3Deep and later moved on to Hoodrich/H&R Blok with fellow members Nino Man and Flowboy Vegas. All though still affiliated with both, Borey views himself more as a stand-alone artist today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq5mGA2Dano His most recent EP “Only Way Out” was released late 2018 on all major streaming platforms. Since…

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Yaz – Bringing fun to Hip Hop (exclusive interview)

Natalia Privalova Jan 17, 2020

By Raptology What made you start writing music? Writing music came late for me in my career. It’s always just been Djing up until mid 2018. I realised I had hit a brick wall in the industry and the next step was to start releasing my own original music. I had messed around with writing music as a hobby in my early teens so I thought I would get back into it but this time it wasn’t a hobby, it was a career choice. How would you describe your sound?…

LingoLive: It was all a Dream!

Marty McFly Jan 6, 2020

Rosavelt Duffie Jr, stage name LingoLive, is a Hip-Hop/R&B artist currently located in Dallas, Texas. Born in a small town in West Texas called Brownwood, Lingo spent much of his youth in the DFW metroplex area. His music is a hype mixture of street dreams blended with the nightmare realities of life. This style of music allows him to connect with those on the block, and those lucky enough to make it out. Inspired by the late Notorious B.I.G, it's clear where Lingo acquires his connection to the streets and…