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Detroit or Memphis: Where Will The Next Epicenter of Hip-Hop Be?

Detroit or Memphis: Where Will The Next Epicenter of Hip-Hop Be?

Nate Spurlin

As Atlanta’s dominance as the epicenter of Hip-Hop starts the backside of its lifespan, new cities have begun to explode with talent in hopes that their region will be stamped as the next epicenter of Hip-Hop. In my view, two cities have separated themselves from the rest of the pack to this point. The first is Memphis, Tennessee, home of break-out stars like Moneybagg Yo, Pooh Shiesty, and BIG30, as well as Hip-Hop moguls Yo Gotti and the late Young Dolph. The second city Detroit, Michigan, home to Hip-Hop mainstays Eminem and Big Sean has seen a renaissance with new rappers like 42 Dugg and Icewear Vezzo poised to carve out a niche in the game for the Detroit sound. Also sharing responsibility for Detroit's Hip-Hop renaissance is Babyface Ray and his new project FACE may solidify Detroit's up next status.

Expectations For a Lil Durk & Lil Baby Collab Album

Expectations For a Lil Durk & Lil Baby Collab Album

Nate Spurlin

In my view there a collab project can go one of two ways, the first being artists finding common ground with their contrasting styles and the second being artists with similar skillsets attempting to compliment each other on each track. There are multiple examples of successful collab projects using both techniques in recent history. Of course, there are examples of artists with limitless skillsets coming together to create great projects like Future’s collab discography with Young Thug, Juice WRLD, and Lil Uzi Vert. However, I don’t see Lil Baby and Lil Durk as artists with limitless skillsets to this point so, I’ll digress from that and focus on the two methods I previously illustrated.

The Current Music Drought Can Benefit Bubbling Artists

The Current Music Drought Can Benefit Bubbling Artists

Nate Spurlin

It’s clear that there’s a negative correlation between how saturated a weekend is with new music to the probability of a song or album being launched to the top of every Hip-Hop lover’s thoughts. In other words, the more music released, the lesser the chance of standing out. With uniqueness in sound and aesthetic being one of the key catalysts for success, it is crucial that rising artists seek out every opportunity they can to increase their chances of separating themselves from their peers. Because of this, the music desert that has been 2021 thus far is concerning because with the clock ticking and the likelihood of hearing from tier A artists increasing, the next big Hip-Hop star is missing their window of opportunity to pop.