I don't like to praise Music Artists. In fact I'm usually critical. Very few artists have the real goods. As someone who loves writing and paying special attention to my words, it takes a lot to impress me. An Artist has to meet high standards, has a finely tuned delivery, and be competitive against the most respected in their Genre. Emenem is an artist that was introduced to me by a good friend sometime in 1998 or 1999 just before the release of his first single. I remembered it was... Read Full Story

I'm always interested in the latest album releases in Hip Hop. Here's a partial list.Rick Ross - Deeper Than Beef - 1 StopCam'ron - Crime Pays - AsylumThe Game - Blood, Sweat and Tears, Vol. 4 - 1 StopPaul Wall - Fast Life - AsylumYoung Jeezy - The Godfather of the Trap - 1 StopJadakiss - The Last Kiss - Roc-A-FellaJim Jones - This Is Jim Jones - Sonysource: billboard.comThis Day in Hip-Hop History:1967: At 11 years of age, Clive Campbell migrates to the United States. He's a... Read Full Story

To all the PurplewarBlog readers, If any, I'm sorry for the lack of updates. I had a series of system issues that I'm still struggling with. Namely a virus that attacks all of Google. At this point I can't even load their home page.But I will have to continue updating the site regardless of the obstacles. So keep watching the Feed Readers for those rare Gems. I like to write for the future. Without comprising the past or present. Anwar Read Full Story

11/03/08 - 4:44pm At 3am today, Senator Barack Obama's grandmother died from Cancer. And this crossed my mind when he went to see her. This might be another addition to a great story. Not to be insensitive about it. It's a great lost to most people. But he's about to be the President Elect...that should make you think, how ironic. Some might say she died for the sympathy vote. Or she was at total peace in her life and her grand childrens life that it was time to go. Maybe she co... Read Full Story

So you want to make your own rap beats, huh? Well it’s easier than ever these days to actually make and eventually sell your own productions. This article is for absolute beginners who want to learn about audio recording and music production. Specifically I will explain very basically how to start making your own beats for practically any genre.You will first need the tools of the trade. You can’t do much with out these things. Luckily they are not too expensive and in some cases free. One ex... Read Full Story

Thought you should see the influence of hip-hop. he even does a little battle chant at the end.. haha! Read Full Story

I'm always interested in the latest album releases in Hip Hop. Here's a partial list Rich Boy - Bigger Than The MayorCappadonna - The Cappatalize ProjectDoap Nixon - Sour DieselHell Rell - Black Mask Black GlovesKhia - Nasti MuzikMac Dre - Dre Day July 5th, 1970Mr. Hyde - Chronicles of the Beast ManMr. Criminal - Rise 2 PowerSkillz - The Million Dollar BackpackMarracash - Marracash [Import]Poach Stevens - WerkSourced: Weeklyhiphopalbums.comThis Day in Hip-Hop History:In 1996 NAS began... Read Full Story

Read Full Story

How to Write a Rap Songfrom wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can EditThis article will show you how to create the standard rap song and how to add your own style to it. Start with the fundamentals, then shape your creation into a masterpiece. Steps Think about the topic of your rap so you do not blindly write a whacky unwanted song. Create a low tone (Bass Synth, etc). The bass line should be in the same key as the melody so that there are no 'sour notes' and the beat is easy t... Read Full Story

There’s something about Hip-Hop that always kept me intrigued and makes me love this music even more. It’s the potential to create genius. So far it has given us a good few. These artists know how to take it to the next level. In an age where digital piracy has almost destroyed CD sales and the industry is flooded with “Bedroom Artists”; the business seems to stifle its most gifted individuals.But that’s a two sided coin, and on the other side we now have a larger pool of talent that c... Read Full Story