Doesn’t it seem like every week there’s a new set of women in Hip Hop/Rap that have tension? Why is that? It could have something to do with the perpetual cycle that female rappers have historically been stuck in. Or maybe it’s on the fans for instigating these situations. Whether…
It looks like the newest music trend of 2023 is sped up music. All year, TikTok users have been demanding that their favorite artists release uptempo/sped up versions of their top songs. Also, Miguel saw his “Sure Thing” song re-enter the Billboard Hot 100 charts after the sped up version…
Episode 143 - “Don’t Sleep…” Featuring @KristenAyanah Episode Topics Include: 4:15 | The Kristen Ayanah Interview 29:10 | Is the “Sped Up Era” Good or Bad For Music? 45:45 | Why Is There So Much Beef Among Women In Rap? STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Connect with Kristen…
As 420 passes, is it safe to say weed "fell off" in 2023? Or instead of thinking it fell off, this might be a situation where the legalization of cannabis has decreased the allure of the drug in mainstream media. Also, how has the presence of weed changed within Rap…
Artificial intelligence is finally here, but how will it affect the music industry!? Some might say it's here to destroy the world, while others believe it will make the world a better place. Regardless of where you stand on that spectrum, A.I. will disrupt many industries, laws, etc. in the…
Recently, Frank Ocean dropped out of his headlining slot at Coachella 2023 which left many fans angered and disappointed. However, shouldn’t his lack of music and performances over the last 10 years have been a sign of his unpredictable ways? Does the mystery that follows him afford the singer with…
Episode 142 - “It Wasn’t Me…” Episode Topics Include: 9:20 | Did 420 fell off?/Drug Usage In Music 20:36 | How Will AI Affect the Music Industry? 35:38 | Are Mysterious Artists Given Too Much Credit? STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Connect with the Wise Guys Instagram: @illadvisedwiseguys…
Most of the time fans nonchalantly refer to artists such as Drake, The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Beyonce, Ariana Grande & more as either a “superstar” or “megastar”. However in reality/most cases there’s an argument that can be made as to whether fans are speaking too loosely when labeling how big…
Do you know a friend that believes everything their favorite artist releases is amazing? Yeah, we do too. In reality, it's impossible for an artist to deliver their best work each time around. So why do we as fans make excuses/expect everything an artist releases to be amazing? Drake just…
Episode 141 - “In The Vaccine…” (Feat. Yulissa Delgado) Episode Topics Include: 3:43 | The Yulissa Delgado Interview 16:54 | Megastars vs. Superstars: Is There a Difference? 27:53 | Do Fans Make Excuses For Top Artists? STREAM our ZeroSkips Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jEaODC Connect with Yulissa Instagram: @donyulissa Connect with…
Whether you’ve heard the term or not, the “Culture Vulture” label has been fairly or unfairly assigned to several people throughout the history of music. Artists such as Vanilla Ice, Macklemore, Post Malone, Logic and many music label executives have been accused of exploiting culture. Although the culture vulture term…
On the heels of Danny Brown and JPEGMAFIA’s latest collab album called ‘SCARING THE HOES’, it’s safe to say that underground music is alive and well! These guys are no surprise to the lack of mainstream coverage. To some, their unorthodox style of music is so counter-culture that it’s no…
Episode 140 - "Weird Meaning Good..." Promoted Song: Ky'$aun James - BLUES Episode Topics Include: 6:42 | Is Being a Unique Artist Overrated? 20:47 | What Really Makes Someone a Culture Vulture? 35:53 | Are They Leveling Up or Down?...NLE Choppa, Ice Spice, Don Toliver, Coi Leray, Moneybagg Yo STREAM…
Rising artists may not realize it, but there are a few key ways to convert POTENTIAL fans into ACTUAL fans. Some of the deciding factors at play include an artist’s musical versatility, business savvy and how intentional their music is crafted/delivered to the world. Obviously there are a ton of…