The hip-hop genre has many talented artists who discuss important social issues, such as poverty, racism, and violence… Afroman is not one of those artists! He is known as a “one-hit wonder” because he became famous for only one song that he wrote in 2000. “Because I Got High” is a story about a man whose […]
If you hate your job, you’ll love this song!
A good job that pays well and makes you happy is difficult to find nowadays. For a lot of people in the world, they will take any job because they need money to pay bills and support their families. But every now and then, a job is so bad and boring that quitting is the […]
Present Perfect Progressive with Chamillionaire
“Ridin’” is a song by American hip hop recording artist Chamillionaire, released as the lead single from his debut studio album The Sound of Revenge (2005). The song, produced by Play-N-Skillz, features a guest appearance from fellow American rapper Krayzie Bone, of Bone Thugs n Harmony. The lyrics concern racial profiling and police brutality, as well as the stereotyping of African-Americans driving vehicles with drugs or other contraband. The music video attempts to create a sense of the police abusing their powers for […]
Learn English Grammar: Phrasal Verbs with LL Cool J
LL Cool J is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor from Bay Shore, New York. He has released thirteen studio albums and two greatest hits compilations, including 2008’s Exit 13. He has also appeared in numerous films, including Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, and currently stars as NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna on the CBS crime drama television series NCIS: Los Angeles. “Mama Said Knock You Out” is […]
Learn English Grammar: Causative Structures with Kris Kross
Kris Kross was a rap duo from the 1990s, consisting of members Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly and Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith. The duo was best known for their hit 1992 song “Jump“, which was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and certified double platinum as a single. It also achieved international success, topping charts in Switzerland, Australia, […]
2Pac Fridays: To Live and Die in L.A.
“To Live and Die in L.A.” is Tupac’s homage to his hometown of Los Angeles, California. It is the second single from 2Pac’s final album, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. The album was completely finished in only a week during the month of August 1996. Amazingly, the lyrics were written and recorded in only three days and […]
Noun Clause Basics and Vocabulary with Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill is a singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actress. Her musical career started in high school when Pras Michael and Wyclef Jean encouraged her to join their hip-hop group, The Fugees. The trio formed in 1992 and released two critically successfully albums, but they eventually disbanded in 1997. One year later, she released The Miseducation […]
Expressing Regrets Using ‘Should Have’ with Macklemore
Macklemore is a rapper and musician from Seattle, Washington. He started creating music independently in 2000, and he now performs with producer Ryan Lewis. Although he was not born into a musical family, he was exposed to hip-hop at an early age and started writing lyrics at 14. Macklemore released his debut album The Heist in October […]
Pass the TOEFL with MC Lars
MC Lars is an American rapper who is well known for his unique nerdcore and post-punk laptop rap style. In this track, he answers the question “What is hip-hop?” and sings with legendary and talented artist KRS-One as well as MC Chris and Rittz. MC Lars would make a great English teacher! His verse has not only […]