Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Big Boi is one of the world's most successful music artists, boasting catchy beats, unique flows, and a plethora of platinum records over an esteemed 23-year career. But despite all his musical accolades, there may be something missing: flow consistency! That’s right – for as much success as Big Boi has had with hits like “Hey Y…
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Have you ever encountered someone who thinks they know it all - even if what they're saying doesn't make any sense? Maybe this person reminds you of the famous rapper Afro Man. He's not known for his lyrical geniuses, bu…
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It's hard to deny that A$AP Rocky has earned his spot in the hip-hop royalty with his hit songs and infectious lyrics. But even this rap god knows how to mess up, and his latest track 'Money Bags Freestyle' is just plain…
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Ahh A Tribe Called Quest! Unquestionably one of the most iconic hip hop groups to bless our ears and a source of endless quotable lines. But sometimes, we need to take a step back and have an honest conversation about th…
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If you asked any rap fan who their favorite rapper is, chances are that the name 50 Cent would come up in the conversation. The man has had quite a career full of some of the biggest hip-hop hits to date and he certainly…
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Do you remember when 2Pac was the king of hip hop? While he's had many hits and iconic albums, today we're going to take a step back and throw a little shade on ol' Tupac. Hold onto your hats because it is time to be cri…
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Are you ready to break down the musical career of the controversial (Hed) Pe? We all know them for their crazy blend of punk rock, hip-hop, rap metal and reggae, but the real question is – should we even be talking about…
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Italy is home to some of the world's most iconic musical genres, such as opera and classical music. However, there's a new genre on the scene that's taking Italy by storm - Italian Trap. Combining elements of trap music,…
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ake a deep dive into this controversial rap genre and get the lowdown on its evolution. Learn about the biggest artists in gangsta rap, their top songs, and explore both sides of the debate.Gangsta rap is a sub-genre of…
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Tha Supreme, known as Thasup, turns the Italian trap scene upside down with his visual songs, with many featuring with many famous Italian artists from other genres, like Salmo, Nuclear Tactical Penguins, Lazza...If you…
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If you're looking for a unique sound that combines the best of both worlds, rap metal is the perfect genre for you! This fusion genre blends the hard-hitting drums and chugging riffs of heavy metal with the lyrical flow…
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Rap-metal is a genre that fuses hardcore rap with heavy metal. It became one of the most famous genre of the ‘90s, sticking its head out of the heavy metal scene during those years. Since 1986 there were attempts to mix…
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Hi Murda V, let’s talk about you and about your sound. How did you start your experience in the hip-hop culture? I was involved in hip hop my whole life. I started rapping in high school in the 11th grade doing freestyle…
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If you're a fan of rap and hip-hop, then you know that 50 Cent is one of the most influential artists in the genre. He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, won countless awards, and helped shape the sound of rap mu…
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Battle rap or rap battling comes under the type of rapping based on the idea and content related to blustering, swaggering, bragging and boosting. It is a kind of battle between rappers in an open environment. They try t…
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