Flatbush Zombies from Brooklyn combine jazz, punk and other genres into their music while seamlessly incorporating hip-hop and trap elements. Their lyrics tend to be introspective while their beats provide hard hits of energy.
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Cameron Jibril Thomaz, commonly referred to by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper. Born in Minot, North Dakota to parents with military service careers who moved the family regularly due to military deployment, Wiz spent most of his childhood growing up between Germany, England, and Japan before finally settling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and attending Taylor Allderdice High School.
Wiz Khalifa has become an influential icon among rappers. His music is audio bliss and his way of describing things that seem so real to listeners is truly unmatched. Additionally, Wiz is an advocate for marijuana use – often seen with his signature blunt in hand!
Wiz Khalifa has collaborated with many hip-hop legends, including Ghostface Killah who appeared on his track “Remember You” off Blacc Hollywood album. Additionally, Wiz collaborated with Flatbush Zombies (psychedelic Brooklyn hip-hop group). Together they performed at Rolling Stone Rock Room together. Wiz also runs his own production company Taylor Gang Entertainment as well as having his own line of accessories with Supreme.
Flatbush Zombies channel the best of ’90s East Coast rap with cinematic tracks that combine mind-altering atmospherics with dense lyrical content. Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice, and Erick “The Architect” Elliott formed as teenagers in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood; freestyling together before making official tracks – their debut mixtapes and 2016 debut album 3001: A Laced Odyssey earned comparisons to Gravediggaz, Ol’ Dirty Bastards and Boot Camp Clik among others.
Recently, the group has collaborated with a range of artists. RZA produced “Plug Addicts,” an atmospheric track which perfectly showcases their trio’s distinctive voices and flows.
The Zombies’ notion of higher living is tied to an esoteric spirituality that’s becoming popular with young rappers, reflecting both depression and exhilarating flows in their rhymes. Their music blends conscious backpack lyricism with mainstream drug rap to reflect anxieties within their generation.
Trap music has had an immense influence on modern hip-hop. With its distinctive rap delivery centered around themes of drug dealing and street life, trap music has quickly become the predominant form among young people; artists like Gucci Mane, Migos, Fetty Wap and 2 Chainz have become powerful proponents. Their success marks a seismic change in cultural landscape.
Trap’s musical soundscape is defined by its heavy beats and distorted synths, creating an oppressive yet mysterious ambience. Additionally, sampled hooks add melodic distinction and provide contrast against the rhythm.
Trap music‘s sound design is intricate and emotional; using reverb and unique sound design enhances this effect to provide an engaging listening experience that draws the listener in and draws out his emotions – an aspect which contributes greatly to its popularity with young people.
Wiz Khalifa has made himself known to listeners by collaborating with other artists. He has worked with RZA (he appeared on his Wu-Tang album The Big 15th Anniversary), Ghostface Killah, Charlie Puth and other hip-hop veterans as well as EDM producers such as Carnage and G-Eazy.
Flatbush Zombies, an eclectic Brooklyn rap duo, is another musical powerhouse to watch out for. Their distinct sound combines elements from jazz, soul and punk rock music genres; plus they have performed alongside notable rappers Curren$y and Pro Era member CJ Fly.
Girl Talk has released several critically acclaimed mixtapes and albums, while touring extensively to perform his signature confetti-filled and sweat-soaked performances in numerous venues across the United States and beyond. He has collaborated with other hip-hop artists including Big K.R.I.T and Smoke DZA; additionally, he produced songs for Freeway and Erick the Architect as one-off productions.