Genres & Styles
The Mystery
When considering the most current discoveries in astronomy one may not think about Hip-Hop. However, over the course of its first fifty years, Hip-Hop artists have rhymed about the movements of the sun, moon, and stars in multitudinous songs and freestyles. Out of that group, Rakim Allah is the greatest
Nigerian Cruise Music: The Rhythmic Journey to Relaxation
Nigeria's rich and diverse musical landscape is not limited to just Afrobeat, Highlife, or Hip-Hop. It also boasts a unique and vibrant genre known as "Nigerian Cruise Music." This sub-genre provides a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, offering a sonic journey
The Rising Tides of Australia
This past month’s celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, which occurred on August 11th, 2023, marked the anniversary of when DJ Kool Herc threw the first Hip-Hop jam at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx in 1973. Herc created the indelible ‘merry-go-round’ technique which entailed mixing the percussion
Why You Need To Bust Out Those Old Heavy Metal CDs Right Now
Isn’t it funny how memories work?
I was just a fresh-faced 19 years old when I moved to Seattle in the fall of 1992. Art school was the reason, but rocking out was the dream. With five years of drumming already under my belt, I was hungry for metal
The Rise of Ambient Music: A Study of a Genre
Ambient music is a genre of music that focuses on creating a certain mood or atmosphere through the use of soundscapes, textures, and drones. It is typically characterized by its repetitive and meditative nature and often lacks traditional song structures and vocals.
The rise of ambient music in recent years