New rap stars find success fleeting
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Despite a double-digit sales slump and mounting public criticism, rap has not lost its ability to create monster hits Â but the fresh-faced artists who make them seem to disappear by the time the next smash registers on the charts.
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There are hundreds of wannabe Hollywood star names who could attest to it. That is, inheriting a famous name does not always mean that the path to global acclaim will be easy.
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It has been an odd few months for hip-hop, which was the sound of the summer but not, exactly, the genre of the summer.
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The rapper Young Jeezy is back with a new album, âThe Inspiration,â released Tuesday, which offers snapshots of life knee-deep in Atlantaâs mean streets.
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Some performers are finding that early success online can turn into an album contract.
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If you haven't noticed yet, (which means you haven't been turning on the radio or flipping on your MTV for a few months) there is an explosion at modern rock stations across the country with a new popular sound. It's best described as a testosterone driven hybrid of rap, rock, and funk.
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Rappers Eminem and Snoop Dogg bring forward the releases of their new albums because of internet piracy.
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Far from its roots in disfranchised U.S.  ghettos, rap music is proving a big hit as a platform for  social criticism in the Islamic Republic.
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âLip Glossâ is not just a catchy song, itâs a rapperâs signature.
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Music may still be a big force in pop culture, but the music businessâs own comeback attempt is falling flat.
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Far from its roots in disfranchised U.S. ghettos, rap music is proving a big hit as a platform for social criticism in the Islamic Republic.
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Rookie rapper Flo Rida's "Low"  featuring T-Pain led Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart for a  third week, while Alicia Keys' "No One" held at No. 2.
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The Ol&#39; Dirty Bastard brought impressionism to rap. His rap style was a kind of scarily funny addict-talk. It verged on nonsense, but it was too familiar to be a joke.
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He&#39;s been talking retirement for some time now but it seems that rap superstar Jay-Z has found something to keep himself busy.
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Rappers love a good feud. Whether  it's East Coast vs. West Coast, or Eminem vs. everyone, the  spats inspire spiteful lyrics that make for juicy listening.
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Eminem is hard at work on his first  studio album in three years.
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The MTV Video Music Awards aren't until Sunday, but hip-hop stars started accepting trophies Friday night.