proper

1y

country edm

jk

Aquilla

1y

That's been done ad infinitum

proper

1y

that’s what the jk was for u crazy if u think i’m being srs

Aquilla

1y

Nah I knew

Aquilla

1y

When Mary J. Blige first came out in 1992, she was unlike anyone that came before. Her Hip Hop, around the way girl energy/fashion sense was next level and unprecedented within the R&B genre. Her sweet, soul stirring vocals over straight up Hip-Hop beats were innovative for the time. Yea Kid Capri did it 3 years earlier on a mixtape but someone that actually made that fusion happen was pretty novel.

Now I'm not talking about Bro-Country or Country Rap . We've seen the Chris Stapletons and Kacy Musgraves go beyond and blend with other genres seamlessly (and even versatility). However, when I mean a "Mary J Blige moment" it's more than just a stylistic shift—it proposes a breakthrough that transcends boundaries, introduces fresh perspectives, and attracts a new audience. Someone that speaks within an urban contemporary style, language or fashion, authentically.

It's a tough genre for those boundaries to break, for obvious reasons. Funnily enough, I've heard DJs blend country vocals over hip hop instrumentals. I've always seen artists from urban contemporary come to that world (Ex. Snoop Dogg, K.Michelle, etc. ) However, I don't truly see the reverse happen.

Do you KTT2 brehs think it could bring a whole new audience? Or is it best to keep it insular? Could it open a whole new gap, even more then what Lil Nas X did

bandslabands

1y

OP never heard of Jelly Roll

branmalt

1y

when emo coded red-dirt country rock is perfected it’s over

Aquilla

1y

When Mary J. Blige first came out in 1992, she was unlike anyone that came before. Her Hip Hop, around the way girl energy/fashion sense was next level and unprecedented within the R&B genre. Her sweet, soul stirring vocals over straight up Hip-Hop beats were innovative for the time. Yea Kid Capri did it 3 years earlier on a mixtape but someone that actually made that fusion happen was pretty novel.

Now I'm not talking about Bro-Country or Country Rap . We've seen the Chris Stapletons and Kacy Musgraves go beyond and blend with other genres seamlessly (and even versatility). However, when I mean a "Mary J Blige moment" it's more than just a stylistic shift—it proposes a breakthrough that transcends boundaries, introduces fresh perspectives, and attracts a new audience. Someone that speaks within an urban contemporary style, language or fashion, authentically.

It's a tough genre for those boundaries to break, for obvious reasons. Funnily enough, I've heard DJs blend country vocals over hip hop instrumentals. I've always seen artists from urban contemporary come to that world (Ex. Snoop Dogg, K.Michelle, etc. ) However, I don't truly see the reverse happen.

Do you KTT2 brehs think it could bring a whole new audience? Or is it best to keep it insular? Could it open a whole new gap, even more then what Lil Nas X did

Aquilla

1y

Bruh that would be insane

Aquilla

1y

Bruh that would be insane

branmalt

1y

kind of like these vibes but brought further

proper

1y

lol first video fr like some pop punk emo s***

second video.. they didn’t have to do adam’s song like that

browser

1y

What’s the kid Capri mixtape called

black hedi slimane

1y

not gonna happen with country but it will happen / already is happening in rock with bar italia, they are gutting a body of water doing shows with neph

the next wave of rock is coming and it will begin to infiltrate the mainstream by artists who are able to be unapologetically themselves while genuinely interacting with urban / hip hop culture

it just is in its infancy but that big artist is currently working on their debut rn

Free YoungBoy

1y

Doing shows with Neph?

I might have to check them out. I been hearing the name for a while now

black hedi slimane

1y

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yep they did a couple together actually i sadly missed both

theyre ok

there is better in their lane imo, some more popular like feeble little horse and some not like computerwife

Free YoungBoy

1y

Where do you recommend I start?

branmalt

1y

clears blink