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I'm in no rush to get there, but I often wonder what heaven is like. Creation is groaning. The world is not the way God intended it to be. So heaven weighs heavy on my heart. The church needs to take a cue from hip hop and reclaim the power of the remix. My idea of heaven is colored by heavy bass lines and thumping drum beats. When I imagine heaven, I see baggy pants and Jordans, suits and church hats, sweatpants and chinos. I smell gardens and slums, flowers and cinnamon. I see basketball courts, asphalt and forests. I…
When Afrobeats is playing and people ask me what's in the stew, it's the ingredients and seasonings. beat An easy way to distinguish Afrobeats is by its heavy percussion, which consists of a drum set and all kinds of local drums. Most streamed Afrobeats songs on Spotify (Burna Boy and more) on the row and Aria Starr's hurry, Great example.Afrobeats does not have a clear time signature or speed. A 3-2 or 2-3 rhythm, known as a clave or bpm 80-100, is usually applied, but the tempo can be slow or fast, like a libianca. people Or Terry G. free…
6 songs from 60 years of hip hop Written by Adam Bradley 1970's The Sequence “Funk You Up” (1979) Most people know about the Sugarhill Gang's first rap hit, “Rapper's Delight.” Few people know about Sequence, the first female rap group (and the first rap group from the South) to be signed to the label. 1980s Schoolly D “PSK (What Does It Mean)” (1986) Schoolly D hails from West Philadelphia, but the vibrant rhymes and spare beats on “PSK” influenced the sounds and stories of Los Angeles-based artists from Ice-T to NWA. 1990s Digital Underground, “Same Song” (1991) Digital Underground…
Imagine gliding across the dance floor on your knees as loud, rhythmic music fills the room while strangers shout your name and cheer you on. The host asks the audience, “Is she the winner?” If you're lucky, you'll hear a loud chorus of approval. Earn extra party favors, get congratulations, and earn bragging rights until your next community party. The music is Afrobeats and the experience has become a rite of passage for young people across the continent.More than just a catchy beatWith roots in West Africa, Afrobeat is a combination of funk, jazz, and traditional African music. Afrobeat sounds…
Lagos, Nigeria – On October 14, 2008, former US Secretary of State Colin Powell performed onstage at London’s Africa Rising Festival with Nigerian singer Olu Maintain to Yahooze, then Nigeria’s biggest record. The dance made waves on both sides of the Atlantic. “He has replaced statesmanship with stage direction,” writes David Kenner of Foreign Policy magazine. It was a key moment for the budding yet fascinating genre known as Afrobeat, long before it became a global phenomenon today, and it also highlighted London's vital role in popularising the genre that emerged from the streets of Lagos. By performing the Yahoogie…
Some historians claim that hip-hop culture all began with a party on a hot August night in the South Bronx in 1973. DJ Kool Herc connected his parents' record equipment to a streetlamp and began making what he called breaks. The record contained longer instrumentals. By playing musical interludes over and over again. The first commercial rap record was released in 1980. rapper's joy, recorded. Due to its large distribution network and popularity, the song entered the Billboard Top 40. Soon, hip-hop culture and rap music became a global phenomenon, leading to hip-hop's 50th anniversary this year. Today, hip-hop culture…
Gunna surprised fans on Thursday (September 28) with a brand new look. It's full Afrobeats.The Atlanta rapper brought Afrobeat singer Victor Thompson on stage at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, where the two performed a duet on Thompson's song “This Year (Blessing).” The original song was a duet with singer Ehis D, but Gunna took on the role for this live performance.You can check the results below.Gunna debuts new Afrobeats collaboration with Nigerian singer at LA show 🎶 https://t.co/52WCdDsvQrpic.twitter.com/9GITTzcwTr— Hip Hop DX (@HipHopDX) October 2, 2023Gunna's fans were shocked by his performance, and many began speculating that he might…
lagos, nigeria – On October 14, 2008, former US Secretary of State Colin Powell joined Nigerian singer Olu Mentein on stage at the Africa Rising Festival in London on Yahooze, which was probably the hottest record in Nigeria at the time. We danced together. The dance made headlines on both sides of the Atlantic. “He traded political means for theatrical means,” writes Foreign Policy's David Kenner. It was also a seminal moment for the burgeoning yet fascinating genre known as Afrobeats, long before its global dominance today. It was also emphasized that London plays an important role as an amplifier…
On the day the gallery opened, the second floor of Schroeder Hall was filled with music, dance, and color. Bloomington youth and their families, as well as Illinois State University students, staff, and faculty, gathered in one space to celebrate. Dance works by young people from ages 7 to 17 were presented. This was an opportunity to celebrate youthful art (paintings, posters, dance). They had a message to share. “What kids want most is to be heard,” said Angelique Raki, director of Breaking Chains, Advancing Increase (BCAI). This event and the art displayed during the academic year was an opportunity…
Events at Lang Performing Arts Center, Pearson Hall Theater Friday, October 6th 7pm Panel Discussion, 8:30pm PerformanceLegends of hip-hop culture Chuck D, KRS-One and wise intelligence A discussion on cultural sustainability and political resistance will be followed by an exhibition of talent from all three artists, joined by a renowned hip-hop dance company. urban art. Saturday, October 28th 7pm Panel Discussion, 8:30pm PerformanceDance and culture took center stage at Cooper's second annual Hip Hop 50th Anniversary Celebration, with a panel discussion followed by dance performances from icons. Ken Swift, Kwikstep, Roca Fella, Lenny Harris, Pure Movementand the Hip hop ladies…