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Dallas rapper MO3 doing Numbers

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MO3 is a Dallas Rapper who has enjoyed success on platforms like Instagram and YouTube. The rising rapper has built tremendous buzz, as fans have locked to experience his music. He hails from the Northside of Dallas, Texas. A city of high poverty, and little opportunity to escape low income expectations. “I had to do what I had to do to get by” MO3 explains, and that “Everyday was a hustle.” The sequel to his debut, Shottaz. Reloaded, arrived at the close of 2015. The album featured “Hold Ya Tongue,” which went on to become a moderate hit for MO3, notching nearly two million streaming views in the year after release. Reloaded hit number 14 on the Billboard Rap chart, climbing to number two on the Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. His follow-up, 4 Indictments hosted by DJ Drama, also topped the Billboard’s Heatseekers chart upon release in 2016. 4 Indictments featured Louisiana artist Boosie Badazz on 2 songs entitled “What She said,” and “My Nigga”. In 2017 he released an album based...

Is free styling necessary for rappers?

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The art of free styling was introduced to us at the beginning of rap history. In fact the terminology "rap" was used because of the speed of the conversation or speaking quickly of a subject, hence the phrase "rap it up." The old cats would say "let me rap to you right quick." Hip Hop turned that same "right quick" conversation into a 2-4 minute song. Free styling can come in any form of art, whether you're dancing or painting.  The beauty of freestyling is that there are no restrictions. So in the case of a hip hop freestyling nothing is off limits, you can miss a rhyme, get off topic, miss a beat and nowadays even sing and it'll still be considered a freestyle. However being able to remain on beat while carrying the flow with words that rhymes that make sense are components that makes great freestyler. Having the ability to display your creativity with confidence is what makes a great artist.  Once upon a time not so long ago...

Only 4 New Rappers Albums Have Gone Platinum Album Since 2006

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Leading The Charts & The Game! Nicki Minaj Released November 19, 2010 1. "I'm the Best"  2. "Roman's Revenge"  (ft. Eminem) 3. "Did It On'em"   4. "Right Thru Me"   5. "Fly"  (featuring Rihanna) 6. "Save Me"   7. "Moment 4 Life"  (ft. Drake) 8. "Check It Out"  (ft. will.i.am) 9. "Blazin'"  (ft. Kanye West) 10. "Here I Am"   11. "Dear Old Nicki"  12. "Your Love"   13. "Last Chance"  (ft. Natasha Bedingfield) Pink Friday is the Debut album of Hip Hop/Pop Sensation Nicki Minaj. The album was promoted with 8 singles including international hits "Super Base" and "Fly." Within the first week the album sold 350,000 copies solidifying Nicki Minaj as a serious threat in hip-hop. Pink Friday features some of the hottest artist in the industry, from Kanye West, Eminem, to Drake and Rihanna. Curr...

Congratulations Rick Ross "Mastermind"

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#1 Digital Album on BillBoard Released: March 3, 2014 Rick Ross Mastermind  Rick Ross latest album Mastermind might finally solidify him as a Top contender in the Hip Hop industry. Peaking at #1 on Billboard digital albums, over Pharrell, Lea Michele, Schoolboy Q, Soundtrack, Lorde and more!  Released on March 3, 2014, the album features some of Hip Hop's heavy hitters such as;  Jay-Z ,  Jeezy ,  The Weeknd ,  Kanye West ,  Big Sean ,  Meek Mill ,  Lil Wayne ,  French Montana , Diddy, and more. Could this be Ricky Rozay first platinum album and/or Grammy? Leading with the hit single "Devil is a Lie" featuring Jay-Z, Rick Ross has topped the digital album charts on Billboard. This will be the first time for the rapper to do this. It's amazing that he's charted over Pharrell's GIRL , especially with all the attention being on Pharrell lately.  Rick Ross has always been that guy in hip hop who does just enough ...

Keep It 100 @LiLiNicols - #THOT #Rappers #Models #MardiGras (+playlist)

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Li Li Just Keep It 100 Li Li decides talk about the word #THOT (Those Hoes Over There). She reminisces on her Mardi Gras 2014 experience. Li Li speaks some serious truth to all the upcoming artist and models, because many are under the impression that they don't have to spend money or put themselves out there in order to succeed. Well Li Li addresses this myth that you will get "discovered" by simply taking pictures and/or only making music. Watch the video and please comment, like, and express your thoughts on these topics!