duplicated. What makes the group able to blend such a wide varity of topics into its music is the diversity and ability of its members. The group consists of the Rza, Genius, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, U God, Old Dirty Bastard, Masta Killah, Reakwon and Ghost Face Killah. Each member brings their own style to the group which in the end allows the group to have a wide varity that encompasses all areas that needs to be touch within a true musical performance. The group can cover many areas when doing
The Wu-Tang Clan were a group of nine members which included cousins and forefathers Robert Diggs (RZA) and Gary Grice (GZA), and close friends Dennis Cole (Ghostface Killah), Clifford Smith (Method Man), Russell Jones (Ol’ Dirty Bastard), Corey Woods (Raekwon), Lamont Hawkins (U-God), Jason Hunter (Inspectah Deck), and Jamal Turner (Masta Killah). They were rooted in the housing projects of Staten Island, New York, or better referred to as Shaolin in Wu lore, during the time that break dancing and
Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones, also known as Nas, is a lyrical genius when it comes to rapping. His stories are crafted so beautifully that they make even gangsters cry. There is a uniqueness to Nas that sources from a crystal gem hidden in the depths of earth called "the dictionary" and emotion. Mastering the dictionary may be a difficult task for many, but not for Nas. Nas's rap consists of lyrics with many forms of meaning, style, and realism from life experiences.While Nas's rap seems to be pure entertainment
This essay will explore authenticity in hip hop and if it matters in hip hop in the 21st century Definitions of authenticity in regards to hip hop. Authenticity has been linked to the genre’s inception in the 1970’s and definitions of authenticity in regards to hip hop have been a relative concept which has been varied over the years. One definition and claims of authenticity has been brought about by certain rap groups in the 1980s like the N.W.A who were considered to be very influential and significant