Hip Hop artists capture our imagination using one liners that tend to stay with us long after they are spoken. Rappers use the rhyme and the beat as inspirational creativity, a form of social consciousness and a way of expression. Rap is defined as “a type of popular music recited rapidly and rhythmically over an instrumental backing.” Sometimes the rap music industry might have some shady characters in the mix but there are also a lot of artists who inspire us with magical lyrics and life lessons.
“A Thug changes, And love changes and best friends become strangers”…Nas
“They got money for the war but they can’t feed the poor”…2pac
J Sunn
Originating in Compton California singer, songwriter, hip-hop recording artist J Sunn has been featured on magazine covers while promoting some of the largest urban clothing lines throughout the United States. Being quickly noticed he was casted in an acting role, “First Sunday” along side Ice Cube, Katt Williams nod Tracy Morgan. J Sunn is a complete triple threat. His rap is soulful and full of R&B.
2SD
2SD is a deep, intense rhyme machine. Beginning as a free styling rapper under the street lights with his friends in California he began his official career in 2011. He collaborates and produces in conjunction with New Nation Entertainment. His voice is raw and salacious and radical.
Eminem
Constantly cited as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. He is an actor, film producer, record executive, songwriter, and producer, from Detroit, achieving mainstream popularity in 1999 with the Slim Shady LP. The PL earned him his first Grammy, and he became number 13 on MTV’s 22 Greatest Voices in Music list. He was also named on Rolling Stones Immortals list.
Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X the openly gay rapper came to international recognition for his country rap single, “Old Town Road.” He is the first artist to come out while having a number one hit, which lasted as number one for 19 weeks. Historically the song lasted as number one the longest since the chart began in 1958. He has been nominated for 6 Grammy awards, the most for any male in 2019.
Twizm Whyte Piece
Canadian based rapper who strives to make the world a better place, Twizm Whyte Piece is a producer, singer and songwriter. After escaping from a life of selling guns and drugs he took his wife and 5 children and completely turned his life around. His rhymes are message driven using the theme of believing in yourself.
Great Daeg
Great Daeg is no stranger to fame and fortune as he is best known for his film role as the young Michael Myers in Rob Zombie’s horror remake of Halloween. Enjoying both music and Vampires at a very early age, Daeg celebrates performing in general. He is also a model and appears on several TV series. His beats are fun and innovative.
Drake
Born in Toronto Canada, Drake is a singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He gained recognition as an actor on the teen drama television series Degrassi: The Next Generation but left the series to pursue music. His first solo album debuted in 2010 and was quickly certified platinum. He earned his first Grammy in 2011.
Yungblud
Hailing from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, his effervescent look and severe features remind one of Johnny Rotten. His rap is crisp and fresh and fun.His rhyme is chaotic and catchy and he’s big on social conscious protest songs. His animation is refreshing, and his junkyard pop is creative most especially with “11 Minutes”, his collaboration with Halsey.
Lil Dicky
Lil Dicky is not only a rapper but a comedian and an environmentalist. He came to prominence with the release of his music video and song, “Ex-Boyfriend.” He released “Earth” a charity single that featured the voices of over 30 artists three days before Earth Day. It became one of the most watched videos on the planet which he was trying to save with help of the song.
Lil Wayne
His career began at age 13 when he was discovered by Birdman. He joined Cash Money Records and became the youngest member on label. He has recently announced his own weed brand joining others including Wiz Khalifa, and Snoop Dog. Lil Wayne is considered an elder statesman in the rap game for more than a decade. He is the self proclaimed Best Rapper in the World.