In the last few months, I was fortunate enough to meet a young gentleman by the name of Siyathokoza Ngobese. Now, Siya is a hella hiphop and fashion head. And his views and knowledge were so deep and frankly, he put me on! I learnt quite a lot during my time with him and so, I thought I should share it with my readers. So nami I shall put you guys on from the memories I have from the convo's with Siya that led to a few conclusions on hiphop and generally, the artists.
Firstly neh, there are different types of artists. You get commercial rappers (those that I call "bubblegum" rappers) like Nicki Minaj, Souljah Boy, Tyga, Gucci Mane and Travis Porter. But yes, I still love 'em too!
These artists produce mainly dance tracks, like, the cool swagged up kinda music. They don't always have meaning or make you reflect on life much. Unless you regard your life in a Barbie's view*
Then you get the rappers with depth, a story to tell in their music. Like, Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, Wale, Childish Gambino, Tupac and most would add Drake onto the list.
There are many other rappers who make music that is just powerful. Their lyrical flow, the rhyme scheme and the basic intellectual behind a verse. I call 'em 'Smart Rappers'. Examples include Kanye West, JayZ, Slaughterhouse and Lil Wayne....
We all love listening to their tracks and some tracks are inspirational even.
I rate their all very talented artists. Whether at making us think, relate to a track, bop to 'em in a car or dougie in a club. They make music nonetheless..
**Artists that I've noticed I've been sleeping on and have learnt to love include; Asher Roth, Kirko Bangz, Meek Mill, Fabolous, Waka Flocka, Pusha T and Tyler The Creator (some may not agree with his context but his flow is sick and out of this world!)
**Local Rappers I absolutely love are; PDot O, Spoek Mathambo, Kapital K, Dotcom, DaKid X and Flex Boogie.
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