DJ Khaled, sounds familiar right? He’s one of the biggest names in hip-hop music today in our generation. He’s an American record producer, radio personality, DJ, record label executive, and author. He’s an author of the book “The Keys” which is a New York Times bestseller. All this success you would assume he came from successful family, but it ain’t even like that. DJ Khaled was born on November 26, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He comes from a Palestinian-Arab Family. Khaled Mohamed Khaled is his full name. His parents migrated here to the United States before Khaled was born. Both his parents had musical talents so that gave him interest in music at a very young age. He lived in New Orleans for a couple of years till his parents decided …show more content…
Those three albums really didn’t break out until he produced his album “Victory” which has the song “All I do is win” which is probably DJ Khaled’s most famous song yet! Then in 2011 he produced “We The Best Forever” a year passed and he made his new album “Kiss the Ring” in 2012. As the year went by he made the album “Suffering from Success” in 2013. He took a year off and came back with one of his better albums “I changed a Lot” in 2015. Last year in 2016 he debuted his album “Major Key” which had many superstars on it, but that album didn’t go as big as his most recent album “Grateful” which has two songs go …show more content…
His success is viewed and appreciated by many people. He did what many others have failed to do, and that’s because he never gave up and he always found dedication and momentum to continue to strive forward. He’s respected everywhere he goes and the one thing i love most about Khaled is he doesn’t forget who helped him out in his darkest days. Growing up with a family who migrated from the middle east and having faced all those hardships is truly inspiring not only for me or his family but it’s an inspiration to many people across the world. From just sitting in his parents garage practicing being a DJ to making a new album every year and becoming a multimillionaire is a tremendous achievement! What he’s trying to tell everyone is to trust the process and never give up on your dreams, no matter how crazy or big they may seem, just keep on grinding and believing and you can achieve anything you want in life. DJ Khaled is probably the best DJ to walk this great beautiful place we call home. He’s not only appreciated by many people, but he gets a lot of respect everywhere he goes, even from the most famous people he knows they still give him a huge amount of respect! His life is literally one of those “Rags to Riches” stories, and when i listen to the song “Started from the Bottom” by Drake, it reminds me so much of DJ Khaled and all the work and effort and dedication he put into his dream. He’s the GOAT,
Every hip-hop/rap generation a lot new fresh upcoming aspiring rappers who wishes to go down in hip-hop culture as one of the greatest. Some of them are merely one hit wonders; others go on to silicify their mark in the Hip-Hop culture becoming great artists. In the year 2006 the hip-hop world was introduced to a future superstar by the named of Lupe Fiasco. Lupe Fiasco has become one of hip-hop fastest rising superstar ever since releasing his first album. Although many listeners find some of his music very controversial, yet Fiasco is one of the few artists whose music teaches people about current events that the world has turned the blind eye to, and Lupe lyrical trickster, story teller.
Have you heard the phrase “Momma said knock you out”? If so, you've probably heard your parent sing this song. Signing with Def Jams in the 1980’s, LL Cool J showed the world a unique style of Hip-hop and Rap. A kid just 18 years old when his first song came out, LL showed the world he would he would be different. LL Cool J created an influential long-term career with his starting a new hard-hitting romantic style of rapping, influences with popular clothing lines, and paved the way leading rappers to transform into actors and continue to have a successful career.
Jay-Z was born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969. He grew up in the infamous Marcy projects in Brooklyn with a sister and a brother. You would think that just growing up on the Marcy projects would be hard enough on a kid, but at the age of twelve, Shawn’s parents got a divorce. Shawn then attended the Brooklyn High school with two of today’s better known rappers, Biggie Smalls and Busta Rhymes.
Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe, more commonly known as Jelly Roll Morton, was born to a creole family in a poor neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. Morton lived with several family members in different areas of New Orleans, exposing him to different musical worlds including European and classical music, dance music, and the blues (Gushee, 394). Morton tried to play several different instruments including the guitar; however, unsatisfied with the teachers’ lack of training, he decided to teach himself how to play instruments without formal training (Lomax, 8). ...
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in folk music. He began playing guitar and writing songs, which he sang at local folk
When he was two his family moved to Dallas, because his mother wanted a better life for her kids. When he was 16 he was making enough money on his own in Dallas to become a professional. While he was still a teen T-Bone self taught himself to play the guitar, banjo and ukulele. Walker also worked as musician at dances and carnivals. Walker began his profession...
Music can rock your world, enlighten your mind and change your perspective. When you think of rap music who comes first to mind? Without hesitation, it must be the self acclaimed best rapper alive, Lil Wayne. He alone can make such statements as “My picture should be in the dictionary next to the definition of definition” (Wayne, “Shoot Me Down”). Lil Wayne is a prominent force in the rap world. His debut Album in 1999, Tha Block is Hot went double platinum upon its release and even his lowest selling album is still certified as gold according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Rollingstone Magazine declares “Lil Wayne is one of the most popular — and prolific — recording artists in the world” (Kreps). Top this with eight Grammy nominations and four Grammy wins and it is definitely hard to argue with the rap star’s claims. Lil Wayne, with his simple beginnings, soon found his way to the top of the charts with his outstanding lyrics, unique vocals, and quick wit by shutting down all critics with his many gold and platinum albums and thus truly establishing himself as the best rapper alive.
Through all his family and education issues, he standup himself to become a well-known hip-hop artist according to his history background. From all his released a couple albums and then was offered to be some movies. He make some songs and music videos with them that made it big on the Billboard charts. For example, in this movies and albums called, “Power respect Juice” (1992), “Bullet”(1996), “Gang Related” (1997), “ all eyez on me”(1996),”Greatest Hits”(1998), and “Until the end of time”(2001), according to all these released, he won prizes from music and artist industry, people can recognized him. Tupac was became rich and famous and he is not showing off his own style. This showed that this is him and who he really is. People following his beliefs because he treated people equally and judged people equally. This is a big difference from him and other hip-hop artists. He has a lot of self-values that people are influenced about
Born in Alton, Illinois, Miles Davis grew up in a middle-class family in East St. Louis. Miles Davis took up the trumpet at the age of 13 and was playing professionally two years later. Some of his first gigs included performances with his high school bandand playing with Eddie Randall and the blue Devils. Miles Davis has said that the greatest musical experience of his life was hearing the Billy Eckstine orchestra when it passed through St. Louis. In September 1944 Davis went to New York to study at Juilliard but spend much more time hanging out on 52nd Street and eventually dropped out of school. He moved from his home in East St. Louis to New York primarily to enter school but also to locate his musical idol, Charlie Parker. He played with Parker live and in recordings from the period of 1945 to 1948. Davis began leading his own group in 1948 as well as working with arranger Gil Evans. Davis’ career was briefly interrupted by a heroin addiction, although he continued to record with other popular bop musicians.
The leader of the “ Dirty South Striver Rap Group”. Kevin Gates is a Louisiana rap artists who sings and harmonizes . His first official recording career began in 2006. Where he landed on debut of “ It's My Time” mixtape . He met with other louisiana artist like “ Lil Boosie” and “Webbie”. In 2008 Gates gets attention for his single “ Get In The Way” ft Lil Boosie . Gates growing up didn't know his biological father , and his step father treated him differently . So he spent most of his time at his grandparents house where he built his studio. He grew up in a sticky spot of New Orleans Louisiana more specific in a place where “hard” was expected .” Bloody Sticks” it was the street Gates lived on . Gates trying to promote his music because he loved it and had to deflect his anger away from the guns, gangs, and drugs he was surrounded by. Soon after the single dropped in 2008” Kevin Gates “ and his feature “Lil Boosie” were incarcerated again on a drug charge ( separate cases). Though this was bad Gates never stop working . He dropped 3 mixtapes while in prison: “All In 2009”, “Behind Enemy Lines 2010”, and “The Leak 2010, Released from prison in 2011 Gates caught the attention of “Lil Wayne” and began to manage with “Young Money Entertainment”. The Young Money Entertainment corporation releasing 10 number 1 albums .Gates was only at the beginning of his expedition. He dropped a mixtape “The Luca Brasi Story” in 2013.
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Kanye West has been an icon in American hip-hop culture for over a decade. His music, fashion line, producing skills, and flamboyant personality has influenced many people for generations to come. Coming out of Chicago, many people in the music industry didn't even think Kanye had a chance to become a figure in hip-hop, but his hard work and persistence paid off. Kanye started off his music career as a producer. He produced music for the likes of major artists such as Common and Jay-Z. His first major breakthrough came from producing Jay-Z’s “The Blueprint”— which is certified 2x platinum. Kanye believed he could be a successful rapper as well, but music executives didn't believe he had it in him. That all changed when Roc-A-Fella records signed Kanye to their label, and gave him a chance to shine as a rapper. Kanye’s background, critical analysis, and importance all shows that he has become one of the most important characters in American hip-hop culture to this day.
Michael Jordan can say he has had an amazing career and accomplished many things in his life. From his childhood to adulthood, he has done remarkable things. Most people hope to have a life and career like
From its conception in the 1970's and throughout the 1980's, hip hop was a self-contained entity within the community that created it. This means that all the parameters set for the expression came from within the community and that it was meant for consumption by the community. Today, the audience is from outside of the community and doesn’t share the same experiences that drive the music. An artists’ success hinges on pleasing consumers, not the community. In today's world, it isn’t about music that rings true for those who share the artists' experiences, but instead, music that provides a dramatic illusion for those who will never share the experiences conveyed. This has radically changed the creative process of artists and the diversity of available music. Most notably, it has called in to question the future of hip hop.