What is Rap Genius?
Rap Genius is dedicated to crowd-sourced (and artist / producer -sourced) annotation of rap lyrics/ beats, from “Rapper’s Delight” to To Pimp A Butterfly. Fan favorites Rap Stats & The Rap Map also call Rap Genius home.
What kind of rapper is G-Eazy?
About G-Eazy. Gerald Earl Gillum, better known as G-Eazy, is an RCA signed rapper from Oakland, California. He has gained traction in the rap game, with his iconic dapper style, timeless sampling, and mix of West Coast and Southern Rap influences.
What was G-Eazy’s first song?
While G-Eazy’s rap career goes far back into his early teens, his first major hit “Runaround Sue” from The Endless Summer set him on the fast track to success. Years later G-Eazy’s release of “I Mean It” gave him his first platinum record and a platform to show the world what he is made of.
Is Eminem the greatest urban rapper of all time?
He has established himself as one of the greatest urban wordsmiths of all time, with Genius even dubbing him the ‘Proust of Rap’. While he’s now regarded of one of the 21st Century’s Hip-Hop greats, he wasn’t always a fan of the genre, initially disliking it due to the prominence of vulgarity and misogyny within it.
What happened to Lupe Fiasco’s career?
The following year, he released his debut album ( Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor ), which was met with acclaim from fans and critics alike, as did his sophomore effort, Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool. The following eight years of his career saw far less output than many would’ve anticipated.
What was Cyndie Lauper’s first song?
In her memoir, Lauper recounts: When the album was completed, the label wanted the first single to be “Time After Time.” But I kept saying to them, “Listen to me—releasing a ballad first defines you in a certain way. You become known as a balladeer, and it can kill your career.”