Hip Hop By Kumbi & Bonez

Hip hop: Influences
Recently the well known artist Rhymefest (US rapper) visited England to discuss the effects that modern rap has on the British youth. Rhymefest wrote to the Tory leader on account of Mr Cameron’s views on DJ’s who play violent music. Having sent the letter the two then met for an informal discussion about the matter. Rhymefest later then said he found Mr. Cameron very “Bill Clinton-y” and invited his new found pal out for a night at the clubs to actually see what a rap scene looks like. Mr. Cameron sadly turned down the offer because of a full diary but said the meeting was very positive and was happy to meet Rhymefest.
Hip Hop: UK Hip Hop
UK rap is getting bigger by the minute because of its more commercial style. It appeals to everyone from children in council estates to middle aged people in houses, whereas other genres such as grime are not so appealing. By alluring such a wide variety of people, artists such as Sway, Sincere, Estelle, Black Twang and many more are well known throughout London and in surrounding areas. The growth of UK Hip Hop will always struggle as American Rap is dominant, many artist believe that UK Hip Hop will blow and develop into its own genre.
Jay-Z:
Shawn Corey Carter better known by his stage name Jay-Z is an American rapper and current president and CEO of Def Jam and Roca-Fella Records. He has been one of the most successful American rappers of the past decade. In 2006, MTV named him the "Greatest MC Of All Time". Known for his use of free styling abilities, flow, and blending of street and popular hip hop, Jay-Z became one of the most respected rappers in the music industry before his declared retirement in 2004. He is admired for his ability to craft lyrics from memory, without the use of pen and paper (he claims his critically acclaimed album The Blueprint was written in album Kingdom Come will be released November 21st, though it already leaked on November 10th.only two days).[He also returned from retirement in October 2006; his new
Along with Damon Dash and Kareem Burke, Jay-Z was one of the founders of Roca-Fella Records , a hip hop record label which also launched the careers of artists such as Beanie Sigel, Kanye West and Teairra Mari.