Decoding “GNX” on Kendrick Lamar’s New Album Kendrick Lamar’s music is known to be layered with intricate symbolism, complex storytelling, and cryptic references. With the release of his highly anticipated new album, fans have been scrambling to decipher every line, every beat, and every subtle detail that Lamar is known for embedding in his work. […]
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3 Ways to Book a Studio Session
3 of the best way to Book a Studio Session If you’re a musician, producer, podcaster, voiceover artist, or any other type of audio professional, chances are you’ll need to book a studio session at some point in your life, the studio is the audio professionals work place after all. Booking a recording studio can […]
5 Apps Every Rapper Needs
5 Best Apps For Rappers If you’re a rapper with an iPhone or an Android Phone here are 5 apps you should have on our mobile device. These apps are helpful to your music career, technology has become a crucial component in the creative process and these apps will truly help you. Stufinder is an […]
If you’re a fan of rap music, you may have come across the term “Stu” in lyrics or social media posts by rappers. But what does “Stu” mean in rap? In this post, we’ll explore the meaning of “Stu” and how rappers use it in their music. “Stu” is a slang term that originated in […]
6 uses for a Rap Dictionary
6 benefits & uses of a Rap Dictionary If you’re a fan of rap music, you know that the genre has a language all its own. From slang to double entendres, rap lyrics can be difficult to decipher for the uninitiated. That’s where a rap dictionary can come in handy. Here are six uses for […]
Juice WRLD 999 meaning
What does Juice WRLD mean by 999? We’ll explain The number 999 was popular with the late rapper Juice WRLD but what does this number mean or represent? Juice WRLD always repped 999, he had 999 in his Instagram handle, he named his first pre-label project “Juice WRLD 999”, he has many tattoos with the […]
Happy 49th Birthday to Hip-Hop
49 years of Hip-Hop! Today is August 11th, 2022. 49 years ago today, Hip Hop was born! Happy 49th Birthday to Hip-Hop. August 11th, 1973. On August 11th, 1973, DJ Kool Herc threw a back-to-school jam in the Bronx, New York & Coke La Rock (Hip-Hop’s first MC) performed. This was the night all the […]
What does it mean to smoke a (insert name of an opp here) or (x) pack in rap music & culture? or what does it mean to have someone turned to a pack? We’ll explain. The term pack referring to a dead person originated in Chicago, A pack is a dead person or someone who […]
What X deep mean
What does it mean to be X deep? Not deep as in thought or intellectual but 10 deep, 4-deep, 10-deep, roll deep, rolling deep, etc. These are all adjectives but what does it mean to be deep? When a rapper or someone says they are X deep, they are saying they are X packed into […]
You probably just heard of artists releasing an EP or an LP and wondering what the difference is between an EP or an LP. This article will explain. We must start with understanding what EP & LP mean. EP means Extended Play. LP means Long Play or Long Playing. A play is a single record […]