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The most successful rap artists in the business work with the most gifted and talented producers, programmers, musicians, and recording engineers to help them bring their vision into reality.

The North is reclaiming it's leadership in the music world by demonstrating the use of exponential powers and mathematical components. Multiplication rap being called the next "Beanie Baby" for its ingenuity with fresh beats and real rappers sending a universal message.

I should preface this article by revealing my own musical tastes. Rap is not really my thing; I'm definitely more of a rock and roll guy. Rap is basically relegated to the same ranks as Britney Spears and country in my choice of audio pleasures...

There was a time in hip hop music that women could vibe with it and not worry about being insulted. But those days are over now that rap has taken over. When will hip hop come back?

By the age of 30, Ginsberg would be briefly imprisoned for charges of obscenity produced against his first book, Howl and Other Poems (1956). This is his story.

This is a creative essay that looks at why rap and hip-hop have taken such a commanding force in pop culture. It also examines the effect that it is creating.

Rap music can be seen in commercials and various other forms of entertainment. Rap has grown by leaps and bounds within its own culture, both on the East and West coasts. Here is a look at the 25 greatest rap songs.

Counting down the best from rap and hiphop over the past 3 decades.

Do you think rap mix tapes are better than albums? Why does it seem like mix tapes sell more than albums do? Mix tapes have been around long as hip hop has been around for the most part.

Rap music is overplayed, overdone, and really just bland and uninspiring these days. 95% of rap videos involve the true and tested formula of cars, women, money, and drinking. Its a stretch to call most rap artists actual 'artists'.

Kanye rose triumphantly from the ashes and proclaimed himself the winner in the rap battle of the year, if not the decade; having beat out 50 Cent on his first week of sales.

Most Anticipated southern rap albums of 2008, the list includes Lil Wayne, Ludacris, T.I., Young Buck and others.

Top 5 rap albums of the fall; The list features artist such as Lil' Wayne, Jay-z, Nas and others.

This article outlines the pioneers in Hip-Hop, the latest news on the pioneers of Hip-Hop, how new school Hip-Hop and old school Hip-Hop relate, and the attitudes of the media with old school artists.

Justin Strout talks with rapper The Game about his influences, his rise to fame, and that infamous night that changed his life. Article also examines how The Game fits Joseph Campbell's mold of an Orphan Hero.

This article looks at some new hip-hop and R&B artists who have had success in music in 2006.

While not exactly new, it's a much overlooked genre for this, and many humor writers.

Veteran rap act proves it still has all the right moves.

Mike Shinoda, a co-frontman for Linkin Park, has created a rap album that is both original in many ways and emotional. It highlights on real-life issues, and that is something not normally found in rap today.

Sage Francis says he is "different, in a different way." Standing outside the stereotypical rappers, Francis, 27, raps about vegetarianism and relationships, war and politics.

Trillville discuss Atlanta's rap scene, Lil Jon and Dave Chappelle

Drum & bass remains an underground genre of music, dwarfed by rap and other popularized, overly simple genres of music. This article looks at the highlights of drum & bass music and why it may appeal to broader audiences, given more promotion.

The choices on the net for hip hop beats and rap instrumentals are staggering. With so many choices, how do you wade through all the beat sites to find the right instrumentals for your album or demo? What is clear to me is that just because the first

There are a lot of sites out there to download hip hop instrumentals and beats. The problems are that a lot of these sites are way overpriced, but way to "underproduced." I am going to tell you what to look for in a hip hop beats site, and what has worked for me.

Anthony Davis is the silent but lethal beat maker for the rap group Atmosphere.

Describing the top 10 greatest beats ever produced in Hip-Hop

So you want to make beats? Let me give you a few tips. You need to know music. You have to be able to hear it. You have to be able to read it. And you have to be able to write it.

New Line Cinema has agreed to contract terms with legendary hip hop music producer Dr. Dre (aka André Young). He will be producing a number of movies under the movie company umbrella Crucial Films.

The Franchize and Twin Cats represent Indianapolis, Indiana and are quite well known in other Midwest areas such as Chicago. These bands mix together hip-hop, rock, funk and jazz and they brought it all to Spin Nightclub in Indy.

Timbaland's sophomore album brings in multiple hot artists to showcase the amazing beats of the industry's hottest producer.

Nerd Rapper MC Chris recently released his fourth album. Unfortunatly it may not be all fans had hoped for.

Blackalicious is one of the premier underground hip-hop groups playing music today. Here is a list of their top ten songs:

The Fresh Prince has been on our TV screens for a long time, but he was a musician well before he ever graced the silver screen. Here are his top 10 songs of all time.

Sure there all alot of artist that "claim" to be the best, but who's really the greatest rappers of all time?

Producer Marco Polo is mixing up beats and creating a "New World Order" in Hip-Hop. Read more about this exciting new

Infectious hooks, head-bobbing beats, and ill lyrics-that's how Holy Hip Hop musician M.A.J.O.R.S. brings it. But he knows it's not just about making people bob their heads; it's about touching their hearts.

You're an aspiring DJ/MC looking for opportunities to get your music out there and most importantly land a Record Deal. Loud.com and Battle Rap have created an online contest that will do just that!

R. Kelly explores his alter-ego, Kells, more thoroughly, leaving the audience with even better music and setting the stage for a future in which rhythm and blues is not confined by conventional ideas.

Overall this CD is superb. The multiformity of the songs and beats really make this CD enjoyable by all.

It took Ace Diamond not one, but two brain tumors to learn that the stress induced by associating with negative, untrustworthy people has the power to kill. Today, Diamond is breaking all the rules by writing rap music about his battle with cancer.

From the people that are suppose to be the heavy hitters in the industry. Then they are awakening by the most shocking statement ever for a hip-hop/rap artist to make in a long time, HIP-HOP IS DEAD!

The popular rap group, Wu-Tang Clan, was comprised of nine original members, including Method Man, RZA, Ghostface Killa, and Ol' Dirty Bastard. Group and solo projects have produced many hits.

Have you noticed how some of the most popular songs that many people listen to make no sense I have listen to a lot of song from Rap to County and just can not see the point to some of them

Busta Rhymes is a very entertaining rapper to say the least. His orignial style is unparalleled in the rap world. So how do you judge an innovators' best songs of all time? Like this...

From India.Arie and Nelly Fertado to Outkast and Beyonce...Summer 2006 is sure to bring the beats for the heat

Mary tries her hand at two remakes while delivering classic soul along with hip-hop soul and even rap on this new release, though the remakes fall short of her original material.

Miri Ben-Ari releases her debut hip-hop album. Instead of just violin solos with hip-hop beats serving as the background, the album is packed with hip-hop's biggest stars peforming over hot beats blessed with her soulful violin.

The illustrious voices of DJ Premiere and the Guru helped dominated the rap industry in the early to mid 1990s decade with some of the hottest cuts in hip hop.

One of the most eagerly anticipated albums of 2006, Count Bass D's "Act Your Waist Size" drops on Fat Beats on October 17th - a date marked in many Hiphop fans' calenders since mid-summer. It turns out that this album has been worth the wait!

There is an ecclectic band of brotha's 'bout to make a big impact in contemporary Rap music..yeah Dark Water is movin' up and movin' in ...to stay awhile.

Young Zeek has turned his bad hands dealt by the streets and turned them into a masterpeice of lyrics and beats; He's multi-talented and waiting for his BIG BREAK!

Hip Hop is at a crossroads and its time to take a look at the best of the genre.

review of Slim Thug's 2005 debut rap album.

Angie Martinez reps both New York and her Latino roots to the fullest on her debut album, which features beats from Cool & Dre, Salaam Remi and others. Hot 97's premier female DJ has a debut album to be proud of.

No matter the color of your eyes, heart beats per minute, or dreams we have, there is something much bigger than us that influences who we are. Individuality allows for different interpretations, and the lucky ones find others who share in their interpretation.

Kanye West and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson are two of the rap games most prominent figures. Recently the two challenged each other to a friendly competition of who could outsell who in record sales which started September 11, 2007.

I'll rap my oath on the streets.

I love this music, and it is refreshing to hear such variety from one artist.

From King Records, the bad boys of Korea are back with their fourth installment simply titled DJ DOC 4th Album.

Rap artists on the Rhymesayers label wax poetic on the state of affairs in the hip-hop nation.

Hollywood Records singer Jesse McCartney is releasing his third album "Departure." Filled with R&B beats and falscetto vocal riffs, can he stand out among the talented hip hop artists including Justin Timberlake? Here's a look at the album.

Meaningful rap when everything else seems meaningless

This interview is of rap artist and Las Vegas, Nevada native. ConFlix. He can be heard on MySpace music, internet radio and TV

If you're a fan of Sci-fi or horror flicks you may just be a fan of Horrorcore Rap. Before speaking with Trajik I had no idea that there was anything grimier that Hardcore Rap, but I was definitely mistaken.

In late 2006, Nas released a controversial album titled "Hip Hop is Dead" which summarized his view on the current state of rap music. A year later, Blu & Exile are doing their part to resurrect it.

Rick Ross is the self-proclaimed Big Boss (how does Bruce Springsteen feel about this?). After his powerful debut album, Port of Miami, he's chosen to recoup his energy and create a sophomore album featuring A-class rappers and expensive studio beats.

Nerdcore Hip Hop is the new rising fad. I review the top five nerdcore songs from the latest nerdcore compilation available at rhymetorrents.com, Nerdcore Compilation Volume Five, Exclusively on Associated Content.

Angie Martinez' second album Animal House picks up where her debut left off. Unfortunately her production team of the same name don't come through the way Cool & Dre and the Neptunes did on album one.

The Arbor, Michigan group leave the listener more than a little disappointed on this, their followup to 2002's Sweats & Kicks, which features less boom-bap and more lightweight production work.

Here are some cool gifts to give to a music loving teenager this holiday season. These are all reasonable and gifts that all teenagers will enjoy.

De La's second installment in the 3 part AOI series is almost as bad as the first - a total departure not just from any kind of previous De La sound, but also from the ethos which the group rolled with.

With eight albums already under his belt and a ninth one being released shortly, Beck continues to stay popular due to his constant evolution in style. Just what songs spanning his thirteen year career make the cut for his ten best?

The new Outkast album, Idlewild, has suffered less than positive reviews upon its release. This is because critics seem to have listened only once before reviewing. Actually, it's a very decent effort.

He went from Izzo to H.O.V.A. before our eyes. And now I look back at the top 10 songs that made us appreciate Jigga.

Do we really care about this drivel?

Ahhh Lil Jon. Producer, rapper, certified hype man. A hyper concoction of dreadlocks and platinum teeth, pimp cups and random exclamations shouted at regular intervals, with a penchant for making hits. Or, as he likes to call himself, the King of Crunk.

Few producers in hip hop have been as influential or as successful as Timbaland, aka Tim Mosley, a native of Norfolk, Va. And few producers have as distinctive a sound as Timbo

Do you have a heavy metal fan on your Christmas list but don't know what to get them? Well worry no more because I have the top 10 metal albums of the year to help with your search.

As Jurassic 5 tour in support of their latest disc I was able to chat with group members on a variety of subjects

Do you think maybe the handwriting was on the wall?

Chester Copperpot's credit history may be in question, but his skills as a beatmaker and an emcee certainly are not. Teaming up with UK artist Braintax amongst others, he has produced a superb slice of Hiphop.

Nashville's Count Bass D returns with a darker follow up to the 2002 classic "Dwight Spitz" - but this new outing in EP form retains the high quality feel of its predecessor. Another 'must-have' for fans of quality underground Hiphop.

review of the minneapolis hip hop act heiruspecs,

a concert by Ozomatli puts in perspective changing demographics and politics in LA.

After the Ol Dirty Bastard died, it took about a year to get his final work out, and the extra time went into making a decent product. Here's a review of the ODB's final album, The Osiris Mixtape.

Braintax's work on the boards matches the quality of his lyrical delivery. September 11th and the war in Afghanistan are just two of the topics addressed with skilful examination, resulting in a very thought-provoking album.

A strong debut album backed by Neptunes production - cleverly disguised drug tales and gangsta imagery are laid over some of the best tracks that Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo have ever made.

Cassidy gained famed before his deal for battling Freeway to a standstill. As Hiphop fans know though, being a great battle rhymer does not automatically turn you into a great album maker. Cassidy provides proof of this on "Split Personality".

Appealing to the 16 to 24 year old age group, hip hop music is the second most popular genre falling closely behind classical music. With the Christian influence steadily impacting hip hop, the genre is guaranteed to fall into the top music selection.

Only you really know what your child is interested in and that puts you first in line to make your child's world big and wonderful and their education meaningful.

Article talks about the best places to find hip hop news on the web.

Kenneth "Shockwave" Vaughn went from the military to b-boying to rapping to breakdancing.