Rap
Drake — One of the Most Culturally Fluid Artists of the Decade
A country well known for various sports, food and multiculturalism is responsible for raising Drake, one of the most influential musical artists in history.
The Relatable Side of Kid Cudi
With the advent of hip-hop music recently celebrating its 50th anniversary, let’s look at one of the most influential and culturally fluid artists this century: Scott Mescudi, known by his stage name Kid Cudi.
Reggaeton — The Art Of Cultural Fluidity Through Music
In today’s world, music has the ability to transform cultures, races and ethnicities. Music has the ability to reach the far ends of the earth, and Reggaeton is a genre that has done just that. Music has so many different […]
Rihanna’s Powerful Impact On The R&B Music Scene With Her Inspiring Barbadian Style
While many know Rihanna by her harmonious R&B ballads and her tasteful fashion statements, what many don’t know about the multifaceted pop artist is her nationality and background. Born in Barbados, her father is Barbadian and her mother is Guyanese. […]
How ‘Hashem Melech 2.0’ Showcases Jewish Hidden Diversity In The United States
In the song “Hashem Melech 2.0,“ Gad Elbaz and Nissim rap and sing together around the original version of a song called “Hashem Melech,” which means “God is king.” This video is set in New York City, U.S.A., which has […]
Logic On the Powerful Steps He Took to Expand His Musical Horizons – Part 2 of 2
In Part 1, we looked at the origins of rapper and hip hop artist Logic. In this part, we look at how his music has evolved. Hip hop artist Logic has made many changes throughout his music and brought in […]
Logic the Rapper On Learning How to Survive to Strive Against the System (Part 1 of 2)
BACKGROUND Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, also known as the Logic the rapper, is a Maryland, U.S.A. native from the suburbs of the West Deer Park neighborhood in Gaithersburg. He attended Gaithersburg High School. Half African-American and Caucasian, Logic came […]
Explosión Negra: Advancing the Sound of Afro-Colombian Music
The three members of Explosión Negra combine native Colombian sounds like cumbia and buyerengue with modern elements like hip hop, dancehall, reggae, raggamurfy, etc. Nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Tropical Fusion Album category in 2016, band members […]
