When? 1970's

1970's are important because they are the years in which hip hop first started. In the 1970's my favorite genre of music was formed. Hip hop is a great genre of music when it is used correctly. 1970's help me to this day, because I listen to hip hop on my way to places and it gets me hype and excited for my basketball games. I greatly appreciate the joy that hip hop brings to my heart. I love the rhythm and the lyrics to the music. The songs convey messages and bring a true sense of emotion. That is why the 1970's are important.

Who? Travis Barker

Travis Barker is a superstar drum player. He was the drummer for Blink 182, He turned the group into a hit group. He was born in Fontana, California. Travis Barker has been featured in many shows and movies. He also has drummed for many hip hop artists. Travis is married. He has many tattoos. His life was threatened in a plane crash. He makes a lot of money, and owns many businesses.

Who? Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III was born on October 17, 1972. Also known as Eminem. He is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Eminem quickly gained popularity in 1999 with his major-label debut album The Slim Shady LP. It won Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. His cd,The Marshall Mathers LP, became the fastest-selling hip hop album ever. It won a grammy. The Eminem Show also won a grammy. He won the Academy Award for Best Song for the movie 8 Mile. He played the lead, in the movie. He is the best selling music artist of the 2000s. Eminem is also ranked in the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.

My Dream Studio

I would want a music recording studio, for hip hop artists. I would love to have a studio in my basement, with soundproof walls. I would like to have a recording booth right in front of the mixer. In the back of the studio, I would like to have couches and reclining chairs where the artists, producers, and others can rest, conversate, or even go to sleep. Then in the back, I would have a refrigerator and a microwave so that when they are resting they have something to eat and something to drink, so that they can be comfortable. I would have surround sound speakers, so that while they are chilling they can listen to what they are working on, and share ideas with each other, and how they can make it better. I would have a TV, in the studio and also a game system to ease the minds of the people who are working on the song. My studio would be very comfortable and laid back. I would make my studio so comfortable that every artists would want to record there.

Who? The Game

Jayceon Terrell Taylor, grew up on the hard streets of Compton, California. Jayceon is talented in many areas. As a young child, he entered the street life (gangs, drugs, etc.), not knowing where his future would lead him. As a teenager Jayceon was tall for his age, being nicknamed "Stretch". Because of his height he began to play basketball, and in fact was very talented. He played basketball for high school team and was the star player. He could have earned a division 1 scholarship playing basketball, but his environment did not allow him too. He stayed in the drug life, and was shot. He then looked for another way to make a living. He turned to rapping. Jayceon turned into the "The Game". He is one of the best rappers of this era. He has brought out 3 albums, The Documentary, Doctor's Advocate, and LAX. They all were clasics. He has cut his career short, and has decided to be a loving father and take care of his family. Although, he is done rapping. He has left an imprint on "The Game", which people refer to as hip hop.

Who? The Game

Who? Kanye West

Kanye West, also known as Kanye, Ye, Yeezy, or Mr. West was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is a rapper, record producer, and author. He has released 4 albums as an artist so far. His first album was called The College Dropout, Late Registration, Graduation, and 808's and Heartbreak. All of these albums received many awards. Kanye has a style than can not be matched. He sings in some of his songs which give a unique style and taste to his music. His lyrical style is untouchable and in his music, he digs deep and tells stories about his life, in a rhythmic way. He gained his fame from producing music for Jay-Z. About.com ranked him #8 on the top 50 hip hop producers and he was voted the #1 hip hop MC by MTV. I guess we can say that, because of all of this, Kanye has what I call a "BIG EGO".

Who? Lil Wayne

Dwayne Michael Carter, also known as Lil Wayne was born September 27, 1982. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has became one of the greatest rappers of all time, although he is only 26 years old. At his young age, he is also a grammy award winning rapper. He started off his career with the Cash Money Recording group "Hot Boys", during his teenage years. His first album was called Tha Block Is Hot which came out in 1999. He then brought out a sequence of albums Tha Carter I, II, and III. After releasing, Tha Carter III, he earned 8 grammy awards. He is known as the best rapper of this era.

Who? Jay-Z

I like Jay-Z, because he is very creative. He has different types of ways of to tell a story in his songs. I also admire the way he carries his self. What I mean by this is that Jay-Z carries himself with confidence, intelligence, and respect. He has turned himself into one of the most successful African Americans in this time period. He is not only a hip hop artist, but he also owns many businesses. He is very classy and pays respect to those who deserve it. He is one of my role models. He influences me everyday when I listen to his inspiring CD, the Blueprint 3. In his songs, he shows a lot of maturity. His lyrics are excellently worded and is the best at what he does.

Top 10 Albums - Hip Hop 2000's

1. The Black Album - Jay-Z
2. Graduation - Kanye West
3. The Carter III - Lil Wayne
4. College Dropout - Kanye West
5. Blueprint II - Jay-Z
6. The Carter III - Lil Wayne
7. Paper Trail - T.I.
8. The Documentary - The Game
9. American Gangster Jay-Z
10. Doctor's Advocate - The Game

Me, myself, and I.

My name Derrin Johnson.
I'm 14, my birthday is September 15th.
I am a basketball player.
I love music and fashion.