Influential Figures and Institutions

Musicians

Eminem: I really like Eminem. He writes and raps great songs. Eminem did adapt his musical style, to match the modern kind of Rap, which I think is a shame. He used to write great meaningful songs about his family, and how he managed to leave his trailer park life behind him.These are the songs that influenced me. I think other people also like the old classics, whose style I will take into account when creating my magazine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4Uv_4jGgAM

Tupac: Tupac was probably the most famous old school rapper. He wrote world famous songs such as changes, dear mama, hail Mary and hit em up.These conscious rap songs are world famous, not just because of the beat, or Tupac's exceptional rap style, but because the meaning and power behind his lyrics.Still, tupac is an idol for people who fought against racism.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do5MMmEygsY

ProducersMr. Green: Mr. Green is a producer and DJ from New Jersey, who makes classic Hip-Hop scores.I like Mr. Green as he is very creative, for example he has show called ‘live from the streets’ where he records anything he can pick up on the street, and makes it into a catchy and quality score or song.Mr. Green will be a great influence on my work, becouse I really like his style, and his creativity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oiIUU4pli0

Dr. Dre: Although Dr. Dre is most known for his rapping, he is also a great music producer. His tones don’t follow the new mainstreet Rap and R&B mix, but are very original, with an old school ring to it.Dr. Dre influenced through his skill in rap, but also production. People like Dr. Dre would be very interesting to interview.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbUFSPohQ0o

Institutions

Rapify: Rapify is a social network, which lets people upload and share music, images and videos, with other Rap and Hip-Hop enthusiasts. The web site specifically targets a niche market, compared to other social networking site’s, but the consumers are going to be the same, of the people using Rapify, and people buying my magazine.This social network could help me to draw attraction to my magazine. I could use that site as a marketing strategy.

Baby Grande Records: This is a record label founded by Chuck Wilson, which is based in New York.Baby Grande Records is a record label, which is very well known for the work with Hip-Hop artists, such as Snowgoons. The label also produces Electronic and Indie Rock.The label can influence my work, by looking what kind artists they cover, I can discover some underground artist, which people may not know much about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZqlFG-J6rU