Old-school hip-hop refers to the style and sound from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, characterized by simpler beats and rhymes. New-school hip-hop typically refers to more modern sounds from the 1990s onward, with more complex production, varied flows, and diverse lyrical themes.
“These days, not enough rappers are focused on bars. It’s more about the vibe or the melody, which is cool, but I miss when people were more focused on clever wordplay and punchlines. That’s why I still bump Cassidy and Papoose!”
“Streaming has definitely changed the game, but I feel like it’s also made the music more disposable. Artists are pressured to drop music constantly to stay relevant, which sometimes leads to rushed projects instead of timeless albums.”
“It’s crazy how hip-hop has influenced global fashion trends. Baggy jeans and oversized shirts were huge in the ‘90s, and now everyone’s rocking designer streetwear. Artists like Virgil Abloh and Pharrell have really bridged the gap between music and fashion.”