The Greatest Hip-Hop Lyricists of All Time
By admin | March 29, 2013
People who dismiss hip-hop as racist, unintelligent or lazy have clearly never listened to the words of these lyricists. They represent some of the best in the genre, and their words are introspective, honest, revealing and memorable.
Eminem
Marshal Mathers, better known as Eminem, changed the rap world forever when he started putting pen to paper. His verses are filled with raw emotion, creating a unique mix of intelligence and angst that is difficult to find elsewhere.
Nas
Nas runs deeper with his lyrics Read the rest of this entry »
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Are Song Lyrics Important in Popular Dance Music?
By admin | January 28, 2013
The songwriting process is not only mysterious to the music fans it is often mysterious to songwriters as well. Songwriters often speak their songs as “gifts†that they are lucky enough to receive. Keith Richards who penned one of rock music’s most famous guitar riffs, “Satisfaction,†said it came to him in a dream. Bob Dylan, arguably the 20th century’s most important songwriter, speaks about his songs easily falling onto paper with little effort when he was younger. Other songwriters have similar things to say about their craft. Nevertheless, despite the importance of inspiration, songwriting Read the rest of this entry »
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What Comes First, the Music or the Lyrics?
By admin | January 26, 2013
The songwriting process is not only mysterious to the music fans it is often mysterious to songwriters as well. Songwriters often speak their songs as “gifts†that they are lucky enough to receive. Keith Richards who penned one of rock music’s most famous guitar riffs, “Satisfaction,†said it came to him in a dream. Bob Dylan, arguably the 20th century’s most important songwriter, speaks about his songs easily falling onto paper with little effort when he was younger. Other songwriters have similar things to say about their craft. Nevertheless, despite the Read the rest of this entry »
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The Internet and Listening to Music
By admin | January 22, 2013
The internet has forever changed how we will listen to music forever, which has ultimately changed the music industry forever. Albums used to be the only way you could experience your favorite music, but the internet has essentially eliminated the need for the album.
Everyone can now use the internet to listen to any song they want to hear at the time. While this is great for the music fans, it is only hurting the musicians. The ability to listen to everything on the Read the rest of this entry »
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Ways to Find New Music Artists
By admin | January 21, 2013
The internet has made it easier to find new music artists than ever before. While it is possible to listen to music from random bands, there are several key tools that make easy to find new music artists that you will enjoy. The best part of listening to music is discovering new artists that you enjoy, and this can be easily achieved throughout Pandora and Spotify.
The best possible way to find out about new music artists is to listen to music through Pandora. Pandora allows you to enter all of your favorite artists, and then it Read the rest of this entry »
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The Best Lyricists of All Time
By admin | January 20, 2013
In this age of electronic sounds, autotuned vocals, and flash, music lovers sometimes long for songs that actually have something to say. Good lyrics can make a song truly timeless and connect listeners to music in a deeper way than fluff lyrics can. Consider these three talented songwriters who rank among the best lyricists ever:
Sting
Sting is quite an accomplished songwriter and has had success for years with The Police before his career as a solo performer. While a Read the rest of this entry »
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