The most diverse and comprehensive genre in music is without a doubt New Hip Hop. Each division in this genre like East Coast, West Coast Hip-Hop, Gangsta Rap and others serves a purpose and has evolved over time. Conscious Rap for example, which is another branch of Hip-hop, revolves around the idea of a radical social change that only comes through self-discovery and knowledge.
A sub-division of the southern hip-hop genre is Crunk. It originated in the 90′s with its energetic club like beats and chorus. One name that is noteworthy amongst the sea of performers, groups and duo’s is the Wu-Tang Clan.
With members like ODB and Method Man is without a doubt the greatest act in the New Hip Hop genre. Each of the clan members had a following of its own. This group’s creation spawned classic albums that will never be forgotten.
The most influential group in rap and hip hop was Run-DMC. No act in the history of Hip-hop could be able to rival them. The trio shattered barriers with its amazing combination of attitude and creativity. Its ground breaking innovative style captivated fans from other various genres. A question that came to everybody’s mind since a massive decline in sales of the new hip hop music genre beginning 2005. They were asking if hip hop music was dying.
There was a growing need for innovation because of the lack of commercial success of other hip hop music sub genres. Alternative hip hop started to gain commercial success in the late 2000’s. All of a sudden, various genres of hip hop became appealing to listeners of all ages. Hip Hop songs where everywhere. You can even find them all online. You can download it to your computer whether its underground rap, the Dirty South, old school, mainstream, or gangsta rap, you’ll find the hottest hip hop songs to listen to.
There are even hip hop radio stations available online. Power 106 is one source for new rap songs. They feature mainstream artists like 50 Cent, Kanye West, and The Game. You won’t be disappointed with the nationally syndicated programs of Hot 97. They claim to be hip hop all the way. Nobody can argue with that claim.
Power 105 used to play soft rock. They made the move to R&B and hip hop. They even have old school golden tracks and freestyles from up and coming new underground rappers.