Consistency over greatness?
Hey! It's a fearful week in light of COVID-19 fears. Here's everything from Trapital:
Weekly article
How ‘Watch The Throne’ Still Impacts Hip-Hop
Rappers have tried to recreate Jay Z and Kanye West’s moment, but the streaming era has lowered the stakes for success. Rappers like Drake and Future have since "came for the throne" by prioritizing consistency over greatness. (March 5)
Trapital Podcast
This is Round 2! Here are the most pressing questions from Trapitalists: How successful will the Lovers & Friends Fest be? Was Jay Z’s tenure as Def Jam CEO a success? Should artists bundle albums with digital products to reduce costs? My thoughts on Mr. Eazi’s music incubator in Nigeria? Will TravisBott lead to a producer-less future? And a whole lot more. Tune in! (March 3)
Trapital Update
Why Drake Keeps Dropping Two-Packs (an exclusive post for Trapital members)
Drake keeps releases these two-pack songs, here's why. This includes a roundup of hip-hop business on Waka Flocka Flame, Meg Thee Stallion, Stem, the music industry’s $1 million per hour, and more. (March 2)
COVID-19’s Impact on Hip-Hop (an exclusive post for Trapital members)
The impact of COVID-19 and what artists and the industry should (and shouldn’t) do in response. This update also includes a collection of articles on Pusha T’s new label, K.Dot’s new company, Spotify, and TikTok memes. (March 6)
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