Articles Posted by Tycho
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Beef Report: Tyler, The Creator vs. B.o.B.
In a shocking turn of events, B.o.B a.k.a. Bobby Ray a.k.a. same guy who said, “baby you the whole package plus you pay your taxes”, responded to a diss from Tyler, The Creator of the…
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The Rap-to-English Translator
Listening to rap music in front of parents/grandparents/other old heads has always been an awkward experience. They start with questions about “rolling papers” and “flippin bricks”, then it’s “shawty bopping”, and before you know if…
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Def Jam Rapstar Preview
Def Jam Rapstar comes complete with 40 hip-hop songs, from old-school classics to today’s hits.
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Rapper Justin Bieber Spits Hot Bars
With all the hype surrounding the All-City Chess Club supergroup, I was expecting something fantasticly mind-blowing from them. I was certainly dissapointed, but to my surprise Shawty Mane, better known as Justin Bieber, came through…
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Top 10 Breakout Artists of 2010
There’s been a rash of rising hip-hop artists on the verge of stardom this year. Despite the bevy of so-called future stars, only a handful of them will still be around to hold interest next year. Here’s a countdown of 10 hip-hop artists that made a big splash in 2010.
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The Grand Taxonomy of Rap Names
Why wait till December 23rd to start your holiday shopping? This poster, entitled the “Grand Taxonomy of Rap Names” is the perfect gift for any hip-hop head. It is both informative and entertaining, covering everyone from Guru to Vanilla Ice.
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Scratching Beneath the Surface: Table by Vanessa Chew, Inspiration by Hip-Hop
It’s not often that a table set can grab my attention. Then again, not too many tables are modeled after the culture of hip-hop. Designed by Vanessa Chew, these pieces do a good job of conveying the bold elegance, mysterious fluidity, and deceptive simplicity of hip hop.
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The Rap Map = Genius
Rap Genius, a database of deciphered rap lyrics, revealed a new web app mapping out neighborhoods, buildings, and landmarks mentioned in hip hop music. Less than a month old, the list of locations already stretches from the White House to the Château de Fontainebleau, and Yale University to Auschwitz.
