Shawntae Harris, better known by her stage name Da Brat, is an American rapper and actress. Her debut album, Funkdafied, sold one million copies, making her the first female rapper to have a platinum-selling album. Who is the first female rapper to go diamond? Cardi B Celebrates Becoming First Woman […]
Gil Scott-Heron. Founding Father Of Rap, Gil Scott-Heron, Dead Songwriter, performer, novelist and poet Gil Scott-Heron died Friday at age 62. He was best known for a work he first recorded in 1970, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.” Host Scott Simon has a remembrance. Who is the father of […]
The genre with the biggest gains is R&B/hip-hop, which is represented by 12 artists this year, up from three in 2019. When touring is in full bloom, heritage rockers, country artists and jam bands dominate Money Makers because of their concert grosses. What is the most money making song? Estimated […]
Cardi B Celebrates Becoming First Woman Rapper to Go Diamond Multiple Times. Cardi B has made history. A week after receiving another Grammy nomination, it was announced by the Recording Industry Association of America on Monday that the “WAP” superstar has become the first woman MC to go diamond multiple […]
The components of rap include “content” (what is being said), “flow” (rhythm, rhyme), and “delivery” (cadence, tone). Rap differs from spoken-word poetry in that it is usually performed off time to musical accompaniment. What is unique about rap music? Rap is one of the most distinctive features of hip-hop. Rappers […]
A person who sings is called a singer or vocalist (in jazz and/or popular music). Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or without accompaniment by musical instruments. Are singers called artists? A singer is a musician. Just like guitar players, drummers, and other instrumentalists, […]
Music artist Nicki Minaj has been in the music industry for years, trying different genres as well as changing the rap game. She has rightfully earned the title “Queen of Rap” considering the tremendous amount of accomplishments she’s made. Nicki Minaj’s father was a severe drug addict, with a history […]
Round 1 – Follower Count. Nicki’s been around longer than Cardi, which naturally explains her larger audience. While miss B’s 33.5 million is impressive, miss Minaj crushes it with almost triple the followers. Who is richer Nicki or Cardi? Who is the richest female rapper in the world? The richest […]
Although the group lists traditional genres like R&B, Hip-Hop and Top 40 Pop as favorites, popular cultural genres among Millennials include K-Pop, J-Pop, Regional Mexican, Bollywood and Spanish Contemporary. What music genre do Millennials like? Unlike generations past, millennials aren’t loyal to any specific music genre. Instead, they pride themselves […]
She is currently represented by Outsider’s label ASSA Communication and is known for being Korea’s fastest female rapper. Tymee (타이미) 이옥주 Born December 6, 1985 Origin Seoul, South Korea Genres Hip Hop Occupation(s) Rapper songwriter pianist Who is the fastest girl rapper? Soyeon belongs to the girl group (G)I-DLE and […]
40% of White Americans pick rock, followed by pop and country/western. But just 6% of Black Americans say rock is their favorite type of music, putting it in sixth place behind hip hop, R&B or soul, Christian or gospel, and jazz. Is rock still popular in 2020? In 2020, R&B/hip-hop […]
The hip hop genre is so popular because it is more than just a genre, it is a culture that has influenced America since the 1970’s. The culture of hip hop has four elements involved in it. The elements are mcing, djing, break dancing, and the art of graffiti. These […]
Emcees. In the late 1970s, the term emcee, MC or M.C., derived from “master of ceremonies“, became an alternative title for a rapper, and for their role within hip-hop music and culture. What is MC mean in rap? Master of CeremoniesMC/Master of Ceremonies (Emcee) What does MC mean slang? master […]
Cardi B made history Sunday night with the first Grammy win of her career. The rapper took home Best Rap Album for Invasion of Privacy, the first time in Grammys history that a solo female artist has won the award. Who was the first female rapper to ever win a […]
Favorite music genres among consumers in the United States as of July 2018, by age group Characteristic 16-19 25-34 Pop Music 52% 56% Rock Music 28% 44% Hip Hop/Rap 48% 42% Indie/Alternative Rock 31% 35% What music do high school students listen to 2020? Nationwide surveys show that pop music […]