Post by Chambers on Feb 16, 2008 4:27:31 GMT -5
Notorious for numerous sub-genres within its direct lineage, hip hop music whom was created in New York City in the 70s, first emerged in the Bronx. The overall culture has encompassed all walks of life, including that of dress, dance, art (graffiti) and of course, music.
One of it's largest sub-genres, is Mafioso rap, a near extension of the hardcore rap that is apparent on the East Coast (West Coast too), creates imagery within its song of life in the ghetto. Many Mafioso rapper rhyme and preach their self indulgent lifestyle as a Mobster aka Mafiosi. Many songs also have direct mentions of Mafia crime organization I.e. Cosa Nostra.
Many Mafioso rap songs are versions of modern day entertainment crime stories. Some of these examples include Scarface, Goodfellas & The Godfather. These artists seek to praise those who have been legendary in the mob business, such as John Gotti & Al Capone, to name just a few. Ultimately, the Mafia has always been an essential aspect of hip hop.
Some name Kool G Rap as the father of Mafiosio Rap music. His song Road to the Riches depicts his town as a Al Pacino and in shortcoming, a short term prison. Continuing on, his future albums depicted gangster life as remorseful, less glorified then that of other rappers in his time. Ultimately, his very albums are named in references to the Godfather and other Mob connections I.e. Roots of Evil (reference to the Godfather poster), etc.
Some other notable Mafioso artists include:
Big Pun
Fat Joe
Nas
Wu-Tang Clan
Some example of these depictions come in songs such as Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt, LL Cool J's I'm Bad, & recent rap artist Young Jeezy and his new joints on the market. The genre has had great success in the past with Notorious B.I.G.'s Life After Death as well as Puff Daddy (now Sean Combs)'s No Way Out. The popularity has allowed the sub genre to continue to soar in the charts and in the market as a whole
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One of it's largest sub-genres, is Mafioso rap, a near extension of the hardcore rap that is apparent on the East Coast (West Coast too), creates imagery within its song of life in the ghetto. Many Mafioso rapper rhyme and preach their self indulgent lifestyle as a Mobster aka Mafiosi. Many songs also have direct mentions of Mafia crime organization I.e. Cosa Nostra.
Many Mafioso rap songs are versions of modern day entertainment crime stories. Some of these examples include Scarface, Goodfellas & The Godfather. These artists seek to praise those who have been legendary in the mob business, such as John Gotti & Al Capone, to name just a few. Ultimately, the Mafia has always been an essential aspect of hip hop.
Some name Kool G Rap as the father of Mafiosio Rap music. His song Road to the Riches depicts his town as a Al Pacino and in shortcoming, a short term prison. Continuing on, his future albums depicted gangster life as remorseful, less glorified then that of other rappers in his time. Ultimately, his very albums are named in references to the Godfather and other Mob connections I.e. Roots of Evil (reference to the Godfather poster), etc.
Some other notable Mafioso artists include:
Big Pun
Fat Joe
Nas
Wu-Tang Clan
Some example of these depictions come in songs such as Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt, LL Cool J's I'm Bad, & recent rap artist Young Jeezy and his new joints on the market. The genre has had great success in the past with Notorious B.I.G.'s Life After Death as well as Puff Daddy (now Sean Combs)'s No Way Out. The popularity has allowed the sub genre to continue to soar in the charts and in the market as a whole
www.beats45.com/beats45/ARTICLES.html
