Wale Next Big Artist

Every couple of years the hip hop industry gets blessed, and receives a breaking new artist that has the potential to cement his name in the shrine of the hip hop hall of fame. D.C. native "Wale" is the future of hip hop, providing some of the hottest metaphors and lyrics.

It's not everyday that a hip hop artist comes out of D.C. and creates a following that is felt throughout the hip hop industry. Wale absolutely crossed that line through using strong conscious lyrics (which are remniscent) of Kanye West. There certainly is a high replay value when an audience listens to a Wale track, since his metaphors are deeper than pot holes. Most notably his track "Artistic Integrity" features a line in which he said, "i found my own lane meet mr. floorin."

The subject matter of Wale usually concentrates on his day to day life in come the recording industry and his love for D.C. Unlike most rappers today, he refuses to act like he sells drugs and carry guns. He definitely makes it known that drug dealing is not part of his life. In return, his music feels more authentic and diverse.

Already performing at the MTV Music Awards, appearing on the soundtrack of Madden 2009, and doing tracks with Lil Wayne, Bun B, and much more Wale is covering a lot of ground in the hip hop industry. Though he has a long way to go, expect big things from this artist.

De La Sol on New School Hip Hop

It's no secret that hip hop music has transitioned into one of the most controversial moments and everyone is giving their opinions on this topic. Hip Hop trio De La Sol is among one of the many rap acts that have expressed their feelings on this touchy subject, through their heart felt song "Tryin People".

"Tryin People" takes the listener on a hip hop experience from the 1980s to the present through their heart felt observation of hip hop's current state. The artists discuss how emcees now-a-days are not upholding the tradition of this urban culture and that the music has suffered because of this.

Thankfully there was not any finger pointing, as artists didn't name any artists in particular they felt have not been respecting hip hop, but they certainly made it known that there are artists who are allowing the culture to plummet.

Do yourself a favor and check out "Tryin People". This track will give a fresh and accurate perspective on the state of hip hop without pointing the finger.