Thursday, May 15, 2014

Rappers From New York City Have Always Been A Huge Influence To Hip Hop For Listeners And Fans

By Nick Durso


Usually, an artist that is mainstream today began writing or dabbling with music as a child. Many artists today seem to think that just because they have Pro Tools they can create music. There is more to music then that "One Hit Single" Being an artist includes; branding and planning. Music and hip hop require skills, talent, a team, and dedication. Just because New York artists have a show booked doesn't mean you will be successful.

One important thing artists must realize in order to stick around in the music industry is to get involved. Only very few rappers understand this concept. Some rappers just make a hit song then disappear forever. The ones who are the true entrepreneurs are the ones who re invest their money into businesses and grow and exceed to their maximum capacity.

If you are a New York music lover then you already know who 50 Cent is. 50 is one of my favorites. He was born back in 1975 and started rapping at a young age here in Jamaica, Queens. He has since won many awards and been recognized as one of the most influential hip hop artists of our time. 50 Cent has been in movies, owns the Vitamin Water Company, and is a legend to all New York music lovers. He has won a Grammy Award, Billboard Music Awards, plus more.

Another awesome rapper from the state of New York is extremely popular. Jay-Z is a New York rap legend. All New York music lovers will always remember him. Similar to 50 Cent, Jay-Z too owns businesses, and record labels. He is one of the most financially successful hip-hop artists and entrepreneurs in America. He is the former owner of Def Jam Records, as well as other numerous well-known businesses.

From creating music to owning a portion of the Brooklyn Nets, Jay-Z has come a long way. 50 Cent and Jay-Z are here to stick around as New York music lover legends. They both use their own money and reinvest it to make more money in other areas then hip hop. This is detrimental to any business decision. Jay-Z and 50 have both set up foundations to become who they are today.

Any upcoming artist out there should sit down, and write down short-term goals and long-term goals. If you don't mimic both Jay-Z and 50 Cent in some type of fashion,then you will just be another one hit wonder. There is way more to building your brand, story, and life as a hip hop artist then just music.




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