All tagged Young Thug

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.

Why Stats Don’t Quantify Young Thug’s Legacy

Why Stats Don’t Quantify Young Thug’s Legacy

Nate Spurlin

The lack of sonic consistency is something that created a cult fanbase of Young Thug fans who will gladly open their minds to the latest concept the Atlanta rapper has put on a record. However, the lack of consistency would be enough to alienate borderline fans who may have expected Thugger’s projects to sound like fifteen versions of ‘Lifestyle’ back to back. One thing that helps to endear an artist to casual fans is consistently delivering on the expectation of what their music would sound like. The idea that fans will hear another version of their favorite track from a specific artist is what helps each artist keep the gravitational pull they have with their fanbase.

What Drake’s “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” Foreshadows About Drakes Sixth Album

What Drake’s “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” Foreshadows About Drakes Sixth Album

RJ Levychin

Releasing in a fashion reserved only for the tier A list artists, Drizzy Drake has surprised fans by releasing a full project titled “Dark Lane Demo Tapes.” Drake getting so deep into his rapping bag on “Dark Lane Demo Tapes,” alludes to his upcoming album falling in line with previous R&B focused albums, similar to “Thank Me Later” or “Views.” Soon after “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” was released, Drake was already teasing a new track where he was singing softly on a hard bass.

The Top 10 Rappers of the 2010s

The Top 10 Rappers of the 2010s

Nate Spurlin

This top ten list isn’t for rappers who’ve displayed dominance over just one summer, but for the rappers who on the impact of their presence and influence within Hip-Hop has molded it into the multifaceted genre that we know it to be.