Echoes and Hallucinations Hip Hop Linkz Yanky Boi Records Although you may find a few people who may disagree, the general consensus is that the Notorious BIG was the greatest hip hop artist who ever lived. What he brought to the game of hip hop was just more then a new style or delivery but an infectious voice and poetic imagery that had never been imagined in hip hop. In hip hop some rappers can freestyle while others were known for being able to go to the studio and create hits. The Notorious BIG was one of the only rappers in history, that was able to do both at an extremely high level. To be number one not only do you have to be consistent but you have to bring something different to the table that no others have either done before or you have to do it better then it has ever been done. So what did the Notorious BIG bring to hip hop. The one thing the Notorious BIG was able to do that no other was capable of, was his ability to adapt. For the most part hip hop artists tend to find a producer (person who creates the music) who makes music that is specifically for them. This producer's whole job is to make music that fits the artist's style and compliments their voice. Although the Notorious BIG was known to have relied on P. Diddy for the bulk of his music he was one of the first hip hop artist to venture out of his comfort zone and allow other producers to give him music that realistically should not have fit his style. At this point in time in hip hop (much like it still is today) each region had its own style of music and rap delivery. As soon as a song started you would know the region, producer and artist before the first word was even delivered. The thing that the Notorious BIG was able to do was go to each of these regions and not only use the music but also adapt his delivery to match the artists of that particular region. It didn't matter if it was and R&B hip hop track or a rap hip hop track, the Notorious BIG was able to adapt and make the song a hit purely off of his input alone. If it was collaboration the other artists were forgotten as the Notorious BIG stole the show. His use of imagery and puns were unheard of at the time and truly changed the way other hip hop artist started to approach the game. The Notorious BIG isn't regarded as the greatest hip hop artist who ever lived because of the money or the hit records he constantly made but for the impact he made on the entire hip hop industry. There may be artists, who come along after him and they may even have more success then he did
but the impact he had on the hip hop industry will never be matched, much less surpassed. Hip hop music has not always been a mainstream favorite for listeners but, in recent years, it has become one of the most prominent genres around. It is almost impossible to turn on a radio or television without seeing one of the many hip hop stars who has made their way to the front of popular culture. The truth is that this style of music has many different qualities that set it apart from the other sounds out there. When an aspiring rap star is trying to make an impact, they go about it in a way that is quite different than other musicians. Mixtapes have been a popular way of spreading new music ever since the genre evolved. These tapes includes songs by up and coming artists and are circulated on the street and through underground promoters to get the people who buy albums excited about new artists. Once a musical star has made it on to the scene, their personality becomes as much a part of the package as their music. Many rap/hip hop stars are as well known for who they are dating or what kind of car they are driving as they are for their latest hits. Keeping the stars in the public eye has helped fans of the music feel more connected to their idols. Another important part of the hip hop scene is creating new and exciting music videos. This is where stars really get to let their personalities shine, and most of them take full advantage of the opportunity. Many hip hop videos feel less like music videos and more like small movies, with special guest appearances and intricate storylines. In this day and age, it is unlikely that anyone is not familiar with at least some hip hop music. The big personalities of the stars and the exciting videos keep fans waiting to see what the genre will produce next. If they keep it up, hip hop is certainly going to be making an impact on popular culture for many years to come. Here's a very controversial lyrical artist, Linkz, brings forth a commercial sound to hip hop, and is heating up 2017 with the hottest new songs! Check out the Hot New song Echoes and Hallucinations by Linkz from Yanky Boi Records.