by Brent Wilson


One of the most sought after ways of making a statement about how you are is by using hip hop ringtones. With so many people looking for something unique, something that says that they love hip hop, many cell phone companies have found a unique niche. Offering a variety of hip hop ringtones, these companies have made millions and on top of that, they have pleased millions of hip hop listeners by allowing them to use their favorite hip hop artists on their personal phones. Hip hop ringtones, if you don't have them, well, your behind!

Hip hop is mainly thought to be a music genre of the young American. But, it extends farther than that. The one thing that all hip hop lovers have in common is their need to express themselves. And, because they can relate so well to the music that is hip hop, they want it with them whenever they can have it. And, they want to let the world know that they love hip hop. What better way is there to do this than with hip hop ringtones.

The good news is that there are many cell phone providers out there offering a wide range of hip hop ringtones for people to get and use. The latest and hottest rappers are featured, many times, as promotional giveaways, so to speak. Or, if you don't see your favorite hip hop ringtone, make sure to ask, as they often will still be able to get it for you. And, it is not just the newest stars of hip hop that have this opportunity, but even the older and loved artists as well.

Okay, so how do you go about getting hip hop ringtones? Depending on who you want on that ringtone, you can usually find them right through your cell phone company. Artists like Snoop Dog and 50 Cent are commonly used ringtones but others such as older artists are out there as well. If you don't find the hip hop ringtones that you want available through your provider, check out the web for the latest and greatest in them!

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Labels: awards, hip hop music, hiphop, ring tone

by Sandra Stammberger


We all know for a fact that Notorious BIG, Tupac, Talib Kwelli, Snoop Dog, Dr.Dre, Big Daddy Kane, Run DMC, Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Missy Elliot and numerous other hip hop artists make such great songs that every hip hop aficionado really loves.

However, making a great hip hop song isn't just about having good lyrics. No matter how good a song writer you are, you have to remember that you also need the right beat and instrumentals when you want to make your song work. Without the proper hip hop beat and the proper instrumental, you will see that no matter how great your lyrics is, it will never be able to make it to production, much more to get it aired on the radio or TV.

You have to remember that the hip hop beat and instrumental is what catches the ear first before the actual lyrics itself. If the beat or instrumental sounds good, then people will want to know the song and know the lyrics. In fact, you have to admit that there are hip hop songs out there that became famous even when the lyrics don't make any sense. If it sounds good to the ears, then you got it made. Combine good lyrics with a great beat and maybe you'll have a chance to join the ranks of Tupac, Notorious BIG, Ice Cube and other hip hop legends minus the gansta reputation that we all know about.

You can make your own hip hop beat as long as you have the proper equipments and also the talent for it. If you have what it takes to make your own hip hop beat and instrumentals, then you may want to try experimenting with it. In time, you will be able to get the right beat and the right instrumental for the hip hop song you wrote.

Here are some of the techniques that you should remember in order for you to know what to do in order to get the proper beat.

The first technique is called the punch ins. Here, you will be able to get rid of the mistakes you make and record what you want to say over the mistakes. Another great thing about this technique is that it can save you time when you are recording.

You can also try the chopping technique. In this technique, four bars are recorded. This is quite useful especially when you write something that is very difficulty to say or rap, or a line that has the tendency to leave you literally breathless. If your rap doesn't sound right, then chopping is a great technique that can save your music and your lyrics.

Amateur and would be hip hop artists make a mistake of not getting a pop guard. If you see artists recording on a studio with a screen that looks like a sponge or a wire mesh which goes between the mouth and the microphone, then you have an idea on what a pop guard looks like. This simple equipment can save your work as it prevents air to blow on the microphone that is coming from your mouth. This will result in a clear recording when it is time for you to rap.

Making a hip hop beat and instrumental is not that hard at all. You may want to purchase some beats over the internet, or you can try and make it yourself. Just make sure that the beat you purchase or make doesn't sound like any other hip hop song you know. And, you also have to make sure that the beat should complement the lyrics you wrote.

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Labels: hip hop music, instrument, snoopdogg

by Derek B


The history of hip hop is replete with controversy. Fueled by money, fierce rivalries have been waged publicly by some of the most successful musical artists in the last 25 years. Unlike other music genres, hip hop feuds have resulted in the death of artists marking it a blood sport of sorts.

The origins of hip hop rivalry in general can be found in the nature of rappers themselves as they tend to do the utmost to best each other. Rappers are like boxers in their persistence to replace the top guy. Early in the 1990's Puffy Combs created Bad Boy records which met with great success as it became the darling of the hip hop industry. Based on the east coast, Bad Boy featured local artists bringing them national exposure.

Meanwhile a movement was happening on the west coast. Rappers like N.W.A and Ice Cube innovated a new hardcore style of music deemed "gangsta rap." The release of the "The Chronic" by Dr. Dre established west coast music squarely on the hip hop scene. Artist like Snoop Dog and Warren G, bracelets gleaming and chains hanging arrived hungry for the spotlight. These two commercial forces eventually collided with rappers hurling insults and threats at one another on record after record. Rappers like Mobb Deep, Jay-Z and Nas all participated. The tension culminated as two titans of hip hop, Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, went to war in what would come to be the most notorious of hip hop rivalries. Biggie was Bad Boy's most successful rapper. Highly talented Biggie commanded respect in the hip hop industry for his rhyming skills. His counterpart on the west coast, Tupac was respected as well for his aggressive yet poetic rhymes reflecting on the harsh realities of life. After joining forces with the infamous DeathRow record executive Suge Knight, Tupac began attacking Puffy Combs and Biggie labeling them soft. What ensued was a tit for tat series of verbal insults and accusations that ended with the death of both Tupac and Biggie within a six month span. This rivalry created so much interest that both DeathRow records and Bad Boy records benefited greatly through increased record sales. The lesson was hip hop controversy sells. Since then there have been numerous attempts by artist to replicate the Tupac vs. Biggie scenario.

50 Cent, the top guy in the rap game today, has been involved in a few rivalries as well. He was in a beef with west coast rapper The Game over charges of disrespect. In the midst of this battle a shootout occurred between the respective factions. It was ended in a public meeting where bother rappers stood together shaking hands. As a result they garnered worldwide publicity which translated into successful album sales for both artists.

50 cent also instigated a beef with another great artist of our recent generation, Kanye West. He boldly stated that he would outsell West or retire from rap. Much attention was attracted and both albums were hits. There have been recent rivalries involving some of the top hip hop artist including Jay-Z, Nas and LL Cool J.

Rivalry creates drama and controversy which translates to sales. Artists today have continued to manipulate the media by creating drama with other artists but have learned when to pull back without drawing blood. The commercial success of these controversial rappers proves definitively that these tactics are a winning formula which means for the consuming public a continuation of rap rivalries on demand.

About the Author

Author Derek B. currently works in the hip hop jewelry industry. Go to KingIce.com to see more information about hip hop jewelry.

Labels: hip hop music, snoop dog