While my top 10 would definitely be different from this article, it still makes for an interesting read. Check out the Top 10 Most Heated Rivalries In Rap Music.
Rap music business - Marketing and Promoting the Future of Hip Hop
Showing posts with label hip hop beef. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hip hop beef. Show all posts
Friday, September 16, 2011
BestOnlineColleges.com Publishes Their Own Top 10 Most Heated Rivalries In Rap Music
While my top 10 would definitely be different from this article, it still makes for an interesting read. Check out the Top 10 Most Heated Rivalries In Rap Music.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Industry Rappers Continue To Beef Through Twitter
Let the shit-talk through social media begin! Actually, it's all been going on for some time now. "Twitter-Beef", as the phrase has been coined, is popping up more often on blogs and other hip hop media outlets. Take for example the newly publicized "Twitter-beef" between young rap artist Soulja Boy and veteran rap recording artist Fabolous. No doubt, this all has to do with that hoe Kat Stacks! (LOL)
Despite what started the feud, it seems the more industry rappers who become involved in their own social networks usually end up in some type of conflict through a misunderstanding or just flat out saying something to catch media attention.
Read about the Soulja-Boy/Fabolous debacle here on AllHipHop.com
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Big Bad 40 Glocc Interview on Venus vs Mars Show w/ Jakk Doe & Waheeda
This interview features footage of G-Unit afilliate 40Glocc aka Big Bad 40 discussing his rap beefs, his feelings on Ray J and Mel Gibson's race rant and more on Venus vs Mars Show w/ Jakk Doe & Waheeda. Check out this entertaining interview.
This footage was posted on Thisis50.com, Vladtv.com and Hiphopweekly.com
Links:
http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/40glocc-talks-rap-beefsray-j
http://vladtv.com/video/21512/40-glocc-speaks-on-rap-beefs-ray-j-mel-gibson--more-on-venus-vs-mars-show/
http://www.hiphopweekly.com/2010/07/12/g-unit-artist-40-glock-talks-about-zoo-life/
Venus vs Mars Show with Jakk Doe & Waheeda airs live every Friday 8pm-10pm on www.streetmarketradio.com.
Friday, October 30, 2009
50 Cent Launches New Cologne, Album Leaks One Month Ahead Of Schedule
Time and time again, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson proves why he is a cunning and deadly in his role as a rap music business mogul. POWER, a fragrance by 50 cent and partner Lighthouse Beauty. This is the newest business venture for the rap artist entrepreneur.
'Before I Self Destruct' is the newest album upcoming from 50, scheduled to be released on November 17th. Unfortunately for fif, the album has already hit the world wide web. Minus the bonus tracks that will be provided on iTunes, the version that is now available online through multiple torrent sites includes the full track list.
No stranger to album leaks, 50 has tried to keep the master recordings on this album secure. Obviously these extreme efforts have little effect, the inevitable always happens. There is really nothing that notable and popular producers or recording artists can do to avoid this music industry problem.
This leak happens a full month before the actual release. What is 50 going to do, start a beef spark his music marketing campaign for the album ? With sites like ThisIs50.com, and the rapper's MySpace network, his Internet campaign is in the perfect position to boost sales 10 fold. But is that enough ?
Either way, 50 keeps hustling inside and out of the music business, striking deals with mega corporations for huge checks. A true entrepreneur, 50 doesn't look to be dropping the ball any time soon. Although I doubt his album will be perceived as "changing the hip hop landscape" as much as he thinks that will be the impact.
POWER by 50 cent hits stores at MACY'S this fall, album 'Before I Self Destruct' can be found on the web now, and the CD release will probably be available on sites like Amazon and iTunes before it's scheduled date due to the leak.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Hip Hop Beef Continues To Be An Effective Music Marketing Strategy
Since day one, hip hop has carried with it a creative competitive edge, which makes us all step up and bring out the best of our selves. After all if you are going to rock it, you have got to rock it right. This type of competitive-pride mentality is where I believe hip hop "beef" stems from, challenging all emcee's to be the best.
As a week or so has passed since I made the posts about the music marketing strategies behind Joe Budden/Method Man's beef and the growing feud between Trick Daddy and Rick Ross. I thought I would re-touch on how the massive hype surrounding "rap music beef" is used as a marketing strategy to build a rap artist music brand.
Whether it's coast vs. coast, record labels competing in the same markets, or just straight up lyrical and freestyle battles, there is no doubt that rap music fans every where love their beef ! When it comes to diss tracks, rap artists have us right where they want us, listening closely and paying attention. This can have positive and negative effects on a rappers career in the music business.
Take for example, the most recent beef between The Game and hip hop veteran Jay-Z. Both of these rappers are in the middle of big campaigns for their own projects. The Game, never a stranger to controversy has taken it upon himself to let the world know how he feels about Jay-Z. "I'm So Wavy" was released, The Game taking shots at S. Carter to provoke a reaction from the hip hop audience.
While on tour in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain and Germany among many other parts of Europe, The Game has involved the European audience in chants that denounce the rap mogul Jay-Z, depicting him as an old bitter bastard who is refusing to let the rap game go (in so many words). Also the rapper takes shots at Roc Nation's music, Jay-Z's "criticism" of Auto Tune(with his single "D.O.A.") among other discrepancies that The Game has with Jigga.
Jay-Z, having been in many of these situations before decided it best to leave it at very few words. When asked about The Game's lyrical attacks, Jay-Z has stated "Let him commit career suicide.". Although while this hip hop feud is definitely having a positive effect on The Game's music right now, it is drawing many to question why Jay-Z has not responded with a diss track of his own, giving the fans something new to get immersed in (which could be construed as a negative effect looming on Jay-Z).
Either way, big things are in the works right now for both rappers, who are extremely busy. The Game continues his tour of the eastern hemisphere, building more hype by fueling the media fire, appearing as a guest on radio interviews, and posting video blogs. Every hip hop media outlet right now is getting at this guy for a piece of his mind, which puts him in a valuable position in terms of earning exposure and keeping his name in the eye of the fans world wide.
This definitely builds a big buzz for The Game's upcoming album "The Red Album", which is a work in progress for the rapper, while on tour. Mean while, Jay-Z prepares for his fall release of "Blue Print 3" which is highly anticipated with it's high profile features and big marketing budget. As an entrepreneur, Sean Carter is a smart man, although some would argue that he should make more use of this current "chess move" by The Game. Although I'm sure Jigga has a well thought out marketing plan for his album and his label Roc Nation, which no doubt is currently his primary focus.
As I heard The Game say in radio interview from over seas, "This is hip hop, it's a competition, somebody is always trying to be the best". The Game was also said, about Jay-Z, "He's real slick, and really witty. If he puts out a response diss track, look for that to be on his album [BP3]". Game deserves credit for being a young entrepreneur with that aggressive and and intelligent mentality which surely drives his success.
The rapper also made some comments that I think are worth noting about rap music business. "My fans expect me to react, to have a response". "Hip hop changes faces and you either get with the program or you fall off. To have longevity, you have to change with hip hop, it doesn't change with you.". Words of music business wisdom from a rap artist of the new generation.
Do you find the hip hop beef to be an effective marketing strategy for building an artist brand ?
As a week or so has passed since I made the posts about the music marketing strategies behind Joe Budden/Method Man's beef and the growing feud between Trick Daddy and Rick Ross. I thought I would re-touch on how the massive hype surrounding "rap music beef" is used as a marketing strategy to build a rap artist music brand.
Whether it's coast vs. coast, record labels competing in the same markets, or just straight up lyrical and freestyle battles, there is no doubt that rap music fans every where love their beef ! When it comes to diss tracks, rap artists have us right where they want us, listening closely and paying attention. This can have positive and negative effects on a rappers career in the music business.
Take for example, the most recent beef between The Game and hip hop veteran Jay-Z. Both of these rappers are in the middle of big campaigns for their own projects. The Game, never a stranger to controversy has taken it upon himself to let the world know how he feels about Jay-Z. "I'm So Wavy" was released, The Game taking shots at S. Carter to provoke a reaction from the hip hop audience.
While on tour in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain and Germany among many other parts of Europe, The Game has involved the European audience in chants that denounce the rap mogul Jay-Z, depicting him as an old bitter bastard who is refusing to let the rap game go (in so many words). Also the rapper takes shots at Roc Nation's music, Jay-Z's "criticism" of Auto Tune(with his single "D.O.A.") among other discrepancies that The Game has with Jigga.
Jay-Z, having been in many of these situations before decided it best to leave it at very few words. When asked about The Game's lyrical attacks, Jay-Z has stated "Let him commit career suicide.". Although while this hip hop feud is definitely having a positive effect on The Game's music right now, it is drawing many to question why Jay-Z has not responded with a diss track of his own, giving the fans something new to get immersed in (which could be construed as a negative effect looming on Jay-Z).
Either way, big things are in the works right now for both rappers, who are extremely busy. The Game continues his tour of the eastern hemisphere, building more hype by fueling the media fire, appearing as a guest on radio interviews, and posting video blogs. Every hip hop media outlet right now is getting at this guy for a piece of his mind, which puts him in a valuable position in terms of earning exposure and keeping his name in the eye of the fans world wide.
This definitely builds a big buzz for The Game's upcoming album "The Red Album", which is a work in progress for the rapper, while on tour. Mean while, Jay-Z prepares for his fall release of "Blue Print 3" which is highly anticipated with it's high profile features and big marketing budget. As an entrepreneur, Sean Carter is a smart man, although some would argue that he should make more use of this current "chess move" by The Game. Although I'm sure Jigga has a well thought out marketing plan for his album and his label Roc Nation, which no doubt is currently his primary focus.
As I heard The Game say in radio interview from over seas, "This is hip hop, it's a competition, somebody is always trying to be the best". The Game was also said, about Jay-Z, "He's real slick, and really witty. If he puts out a response diss track, look for that to be on his album [BP3]". Game deserves credit for being a young entrepreneur with that aggressive and and intelligent mentality which surely drives his success.
The rapper also made some comments that I think are worth noting about rap music business. "My fans expect me to react, to have a response". "Hip hop changes faces and you either get with the program or you fall off. To have longevity, you have to change with hip hop, it doesn't change with you.". Words of music business wisdom from a rap artist of the new generation.
Do you find the hip hop beef to be an effective marketing strategy for building an artist brand ?
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tricky Daddy Goes Independent, Starts Dunk Ryders Label and Beefs With Rick Ross
Trick Daddy Dollars has been in the music business since the mid 1990's, so you can bet he knows a thing or two about career perseverance. Since 1997, the rapper has had a strong southern following, national success and
Originally one of the first rap artists signed to Slip-N-Slide Records, Trick Daddy left the label in 2000 to sign with the major label Atlantic Records. Now, free at last from the clutches of his old record deal, Trick Daddy is back and ready to launch his own indie rap label, Dunk Ryders Records.
"Finally Famous" is 8th studio album and first project for the new record label, it will to be released on September 15th of this year. What is Trick up to these days to spark some interest ?
A beef with fellow Miami rapper Rick Ross for one, while I'll save you the details I will point out that it is not coincidental timing in the slightest. This is a great strategical move by Trick Daddy to market his music. Releasing diss tracks is the artist's way of attracting old fans back again and new fans for the first time.
This "beef" with Rick Ross is just a tactic to hype the arrival of Trick's new album. Perhaps this makes both of these rap artists more relevant ? Then again, maybe not. Either way Trick, real name Maurice Young, is a natural born entrepreneur that just happens to make good rap music into a great business.
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