#rap-music tag - Briefly

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

A Multimodal Dataset for Synthesizing Rap Vocals and 3D Motion | HackerNoon

The RapVocal subset consists of 108.44 hours of quality English rap vocals with aligned lyrics, obtained through data crawling using Spotdl and Spotipy.

Music

Ghostface Killah Channels His Roots on "Rap Kingpin" Ahead of Supreme Clientele 2 | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Supreme Clientele 2 is set to release on August 19, featuring the single 'Rap Kingpin' showcasing Ghostface Killah's lyrical prowess and sonic roots.

US politics

fromVulture

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

GloRilla Arrested for Marijuana Found During Home Invasion

Police arrested GloRilla for drug charges after responding to a break-in at her home.

Music

Joey Bada$$ Reloads with "ABK" After Dominating the Coast-to-Coast Clash | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Joey Bada$$ escalates the rap feud in his latest single "ABK (Anybody Killa)," reinforcing his lyrical dominance and readiness to confront challengers.

London music

fromFortune

Finland's Sami people still tend reindeer-they also rap about their lifestyle in front of the midnight sun

Mihkku Laiti performed in Sámi at Utsjoki's Loktafeasta festival, blending culture and modern music.

Music

The Real Rap Songs of the Summer

The article highlights rap songs from smaller regions, emphasizing personal connections to music.

Social justice

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Bangladeshi rap, memes helped oust Hasina now they're reshaping politics

Young Bangladeshis utilize rap and social media to demand accountability from their current rulers, similar to their efforts against former PM Sheikh Hasina.

fromThe Mercury News

Oakland rapper arrested on murder charge after two months on the lam

Michai Adams, 21, was arrested June 13 during a traffic stop near Aspire Berkley Academy Elementary School. Police ran his name and realized he was wanted for an alleged murder.

Music

fromAbove the Law

Universal Music Group Pushes To Dismiss Drake's Desperate Attempt To Save Face From Lyrical Beatdown - Above the Law

Universal Music Group on Monday urged a New York federal judge to dismiss a defamation suit from hip-hop star Drake against the record label over the hit dis track 'Not Like Us' by his rival Kendrick Lamar, casting Lamar's lyrics as opinion and hyperbole.

Music

fromwww.npr.org

Northern Irish rap group Kneecap plays Glastonbury despite controversy

Kneecap's performance at Glastonbury was marked by passionate chants supporting Palestine and a defiant statement from rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh concerning his legal situation.

Arts

fromBillboard

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani's Old Rap Videos Are Going Viral

Mamdani’s rap career highlights his unique background, blending politics and art. Themes of racism and cultural heritage resonate in his lyrics, leading to support from voters.

NYC politics

Silicon Valley food

Yonex Jones in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Yonex Jones exemplifies a DIY entrepreneur celebrated for blending music with community representation in the Bay Area.

Black Lives Matter

fromLos Angeles Times

'Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)' rapper Silento gets 30 years for manslaughter of cousin

Silentó was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the manslaughter of his cousin, citing mental illness.

Music production

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Lil Wayne: Tha Carter VI

Tha Carter VI suffers from a lack of standout songs and creative guidance, failing to capture Lil Wayne's former brilliance.

9 months ago

IDK Loosens Up with "WiNSTON WOLF" | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

IDK's new track 'WiNSTON WOLF' showcases a playful, carefree vibe amidst a typically serious rap scene, offering a refreshing sound for summer.

Music production

9 months ago

YoungBoy Never Broke Again / Playboi Carti: "Alive"

Playboi Carti's video for 'ALIVE' exemplifies the chaotic interplay between creativity and commercialism, featuring vibrant self-promotion and competitive spirit.

Music

9 months ago

Zukenee: SLAYTANIC

Zukenee's SLAYTANIC creatively merges medieval imagery with rap culture, establishing him as a unique voice in the Atlanta underground scene.

Music production