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2010s: The Rise of Art Rap
The latter part of the 00s decade was dominated by two artists: Lil Wayne and Kanye West. Wayne, with his catchy, lean-infused style and rambling, raspy voice, stands as the precursor to modern trap music, while Ye's opulent and creative artistry...
The latter part of the 00s decade was dominated by two artists: Lil Wayne and Kanye West. Wayne, with his catchy, lean-infused style and rambling, raspy voice, stands as the precursor to modern trap music, while Ye's opulent and creative artistry...
played a big part in breeding a movement that effectively created the biggest divergence in the genre's history. Art Rap, as its referred to in underground circles, probes for the more holistic elements of hip hop and the seeking of constant artistic expressions through the...
execution of bodies of work as experiments with thought, or pieces of art that function as a large dynamic idea with a substantial amount of sub-ideas, introducing new connections and an artistically engaging/challenging style of music. In a genre where buzzwords like flow...
wordplay and rhyme schemes have been wrongly considered the benchmarks for quality instead of just tools to further it, Art Rap turns the idea on its head with an unparalled focus on songwriting and compositions to further the vision and intent of the art piece.
Music becomes art when it can be perspective shifting, innovative and forward thinking, and I can't think of a better set of words to describe the 2010s movement. From the cohesiveness of the ideas and how precise and poignant they are to the experimental nature of the...
production crafted in a way that it advances the concept and adds to the music's compositional value.
Alongside Ye and artistic masterminds like Kendrick, here are several artists that have furthered the genre to some of its all time highest peaks:
Alongside Ye and artistic masterminds like Kendrick, here are several artists that have furthered the genre to some of its all time highest peaks:
JPEGMAFIA.
The only rap artist to successfully convert the philosophy and intricacies of the modern world and internet age into his art. Uses satire, irony and humor to perfection. All time great producer.
Best Works: Veteran, The 2nd Amendment, All My Heroes Are Cornballs.
The only rap artist to successfully convert the philosophy and intricacies of the modern world and internet age into his art. Uses satire, irony and humor to perfection. All time great producer.
Best Works: Veteran, The 2nd Amendment, All My Heroes Are Cornballs.
Quelle Chris.
The strongest conceptual artist ever this side of Kendrick Lamar, Quelle personifies artistic reinvention. From introspective odysseys all the way to powerful political statements, he has mastered the use of concepts in hip hop.
Best Work: Guns, Everything's Fine.
The strongest conceptual artist ever this side of Kendrick Lamar, Quelle personifies artistic reinvention. From introspective odysseys all the way to powerful political statements, he has mastered the use of concepts in hip hop.
Best Work: Guns, Everything's Fine.
Billy Woods.
The peak of dark lyricism, Billy Woods exemplifies consistent. excellence. Masterful production that blends perfectly with the purpose and intent of his compositions and one of the strongest discogs of all time.
Best Work: Hiding Places, History Will Absolve Me.
The peak of dark lyricism, Billy Woods exemplifies consistent. excellence. Masterful production that blends perfectly with the purpose and intent of his compositions and one of the strongest discogs of all time.
Best Work: Hiding Places, History Will Absolve Me.
Pink Siifu.
Siifu may be the perfect example of experimental rap. His ability to blend genres and create powerful and evocative imagery in his work is nothing short of amazing. He has perfected the abstract sound and production..
Best Work: FlySiifu's, Negro, Ensley.
Siifu may be the perfect example of experimental rap. His ability to blend genres and create powerful and evocative imagery in his work is nothing short of amazing. He has perfected the abstract sound and production..
Best Work: FlySiifu's, Negro, Ensley.
Earl Sweatshirt.
One of the best of all time, Earl exemplifies meaningful progression through depression and existential dread, creating some of the most emotionally vulnerable and dense pieces of music ever.
Best Work: Some Rap Songs, Solace, IDLS, IDGO.
One of the best of all time, Earl exemplifies meaningful progression through depression and existential dread, creating some of the most emotionally vulnerable and dense pieces of music ever.
Best Work: Some Rap Songs, Solace, IDLS, IDGO.
Open Mike Eagle.
One of the sharpest songwriters ever, OME pushed through an all time level of artistic self awareness, with his art originating from thoughts and observations masterfully composed.
Best Work: Dark Comedy, Brick Body Kids Still Daydream, A Special Episode Of.
One of the sharpest songwriters ever, OME pushed through an all time level of artistic self awareness, with his art originating from thoughts and observations masterfully composed.
Best Work: Dark Comedy, Brick Body Kids Still Daydream, A Special Episode Of.
Slauson Malone.
Slauson's production style is unlike anything ever in rap, as is his ability to create an atmosphere and environment through sound collages and a combination of genres. He could end up being the GOAT hip hop producer.
Best Work: A Quiet Farewell..., Red Burns.
Slauson's production style is unlike anything ever in rap, as is his ability to create an atmosphere and environment through sound collages and a combination of genres. He could end up being the GOAT hip hop producer.
Best Work: A Quiet Farewell..., Red Burns.
Mach-Hommy.
The most traditional MC to dive into Art Rap, Mach is one of the best lyricists of all time and an artist that meticulously produces a sound that blends perfectly with his insane presence and voice. Extensive discog and no misses.
Best Work: HBO, The GAT, Luh Hertz.
The most traditional MC to dive into Art Rap, Mach is one of the best lyricists of all time and an artist that meticulously produces a sound that blends perfectly with his insane presence and voice. Extensive discog and no misses.
Best Work: HBO, The GAT, Luh Hertz.
MIKE.
The leader of the sLUms collective, MIKE has refined the abstract, lo-fi sound of the underground, furthering one of the most unique and original sounds to ever be created in hip hop.
Best Work: War In My Pen, Weight Of The World, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR HUSTLE.
The leader of the sLUms collective, MIKE has refined the abstract, lo-fi sound of the underground, furthering one of the most unique and original sounds to ever be created in hip hop.
Best Work: War In My Pen, Weight Of The World, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR HUSTLE.
Danny Brown.
Like Earl, Danny is already one of the best rap artists of all time. He's a dominant lyricist with an insane ability to make cutting edge yet profound music, and has one of the most dynamic sounds ever.
Best Work: Atrocity Exhibition, XXX.
Like Earl, Danny is already one of the best rap artists of all time. He's a dominant lyricist with an insane ability to make cutting edge yet profound music, and has one of the most dynamic sounds ever.
Best Work: Atrocity Exhibition, XXX.
