World's Most Popular Rappers

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://guylife.com/photogallery-lifemore/worlds-most-popular-rappers/11310/2#Gallery" title="World's Most Popular Rappers"><img alt="World's Most Popular Rappers" src="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2012/Feb/jayz_600x450.jpg" title="World's Most Popular Rappers" /> </a><br /> <div class="photogallery_desc"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shawn Carter</span><br /> Better known by his alias, Jay-Z--or as Beyonce's ridiculously flamboyant and talented husband--this man is likely to be on this list for many more years to come! Between his fashion, music and restaurant businesses alone, the man is clearly as much of an entrepreneur as he is a musician. He managed to pocket a cool $37 million in 2011 alone, and his net worth is well over $450 million.<br /> <br /> Looks like when Jay-Z bitched about his '99 problems,' success, money or popularity were definitely not among them!<br /> <img alt="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2012/Feb/pdiddy_600x450.jpg" src="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2012/Feb/pdiddy_600x450.jpg" /> <br />  <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sean Combs </span><br /> Excluding the rapping legend that is P. Diddy from this list would be entirely inexcusable, especially given that his income in 2011 alone was close to $35 million! Yet another entrepreneurial genius, his business ventures alongside his career as a rapper have built him an impressive kingdom of riches.<br /> <br /> He's been around for a long time now (two decades and counting!) but the public still can't seem to get enough of him--be it through his music, acting or television shows.<br /> <img alt="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2012/Feb/drdre_600x450.jpg" src="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2012/Feb/drdre_600x450.jpg" /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. Dre</span><br /> He may not have out out an album for over 12 years now, but true hip-hop fans can never forget the raw talent of Dr. Dre. Not only has he launched the careers of several legends including Eminem and Snoop Dogg, but he's also sufficiently expanded his empire with his Aftermath record label, Beats headphones and his very own HP laptop line.<br /> <br /> In 2011, he earned $14 million. Even though it was a little less than his previous year's income, his net worth is close to $250 million.<br /> <img alt="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2012/Feb/lilwayne1_600x450.jpg" src="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2012/Feb/lilwayne1_600x450.jpg" /> <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lil Wayne</span><br /> Many hip-hop connoisseurs have labelled him the best rapper alive and the New Yorker even went so far as to compare him with Bob Dylan! Even after his unapologetic drug abuse, telling Katie Couric to mind her own business on live television, and going to prison for nearly a year, Lil' Wayne is probably the most popular rapper today, even if he's not the highest paid one.<br /> <br /> In 2011, he pocketed a cool $15 million, but with the kind of fan following this rapping genius has, don't be surprised if you see that amount double every year!<br /> <img alt="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2012/Mar/kdubwestdub_600x450.jpg" src="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2012/Mar/kdubwestdub_600x450.jpg" /><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kanye West </span><br /> The most endearing thing about him is probably the fact that he is not just a rapper. He's a musician and a composer in every sense of the word and as such, he's got crossover appeal. So yes, his boorish behaviour might make little girls cry (Taylor Swift at the Grammys), but no one can touch him as far as fame is concerned.<br /> <br /> In 2011, his album 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' broke huge records. Its success, coupled with his production company, fashion line and other small ventures, made him a handsome $16 million dollars in 2011. <br /> <span class="st"> <em>source: <a href="http://guylife.com/photogallery-lifemore/worlds-most-popular-rappers/11310/5">http://guylife.com/</a></em> </span></div></div> <!-- Below is the AtContent repost button code. Please don't delete or change it in any way. --> <script async="true" src="https://w.atcontent.com/-/6SScblql0SJ/tech09/4SuAsbrRb3n.text/Panel/Autocheck"></script>

World's Most Popular Rappers

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Shawn Carter Better known by his alias, Jay-Z--or as Beyonce's ridiculously flamboyant and talented husband--this man is likely to be on this list for many more years to come! Between his fashion, music and restaurant businesses alone, the man … Read more »

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5 Amazing Music Videos

It seems musicians have gotten wise to the fact that if you make a really unique music video and get millions of hits on YouTube, you've as good as made it. Not that we're complaining because these videos are truly mind-blowing! <br /> <br /> <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y6MT20SW9Z0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /> <br /> <b>Fatboy Slim – Weapon of Choice</b><br /> <br /> It just doesn’t get any cooler than this! This '90s anthem was just made a hundred times better when they released this amazing video. Featuring Christopher Walken with his characteristic expressionless face breaking into some pretty groovy dance moves, jumping off ceilings, and defying all the laws of physics makes for a video that’s just as comical as it is awesome! <br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Tmed1cclSFw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /> <b><br /> Unkle – Eye For An Eye</b><br /> <br /> This video won an award at the Edinburgh Film Festival, so it obviously appeals to film critics. This is a haunting track and the video is filled to the brim with creepy animation that sticks in your brain for far longer than you might want it to. Full marks for creativity!<br /> <br /> <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1lyu1KKwC74" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /> <br /> <b>The Verve – Bitter Sweet Symphony</b><br /> <br /> Maybe the unbelievably good song has something to do with, it but it’s the simplicity of the video that really sets the tone for why it’s just so amazing. All it involves is the lead singer caught up in a beautiful metaphor. He walks down the streets, doing his own thing, rejecting conformity and simply ignoring everything around him. People are confused at first but they soon realize the beauty in being able to unabashedly be yourself and join him.<br /> <br /> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qybUFnY7Y8w" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /> <br /> <b>OK GO – This Too Shall Pass</b><br /> <br /> OK GO has developed a reputation for videos that amuse, inspire, and entertain. One look at this video and you will see that they are quite simply the masters at pushing the envelope as far as visual reconstruction of their music is concerned. Just brilliant stuff all over!<br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/N5XVeENmLMk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /> <b><br /> Fujiya & Miyagi - Ankle Injuries</b><br /> <br /> Imagine a music video made up of thousands of 6-sided, multi-coloured dice, all timed perfectly to go with the music. The video has an element of quirkiness and innovation that is needed perfect for a song as experimental and brilliant as this one. <!-- Below is the AtContent repost button code. Please don't delete or change it in any way. --> <script async="true" src="https://w.atcontent.com/-/7xUrS6C-Y-v/tech09/7rj3HXZxf11.text/Panel/Autocheck"></script>

5 Amazing Music Videos

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It seems musicians have gotten wise to the fact that if you make a really unique music video and get millions of hits on YouTube, you've as good as made it. Not that we're complaining because these videos are truly mind-blowing! Fatboy Slim – Weapon… Read more »

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Top 5 Sexiest Music Videos

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/L_fCqg92qks" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /> Eric Prydz - Call on Me<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When this track first came out, it was an instant hit. Catchy dance beats, a great retro vibe--it had a lot going for it. Then Prydz released its official video and it became even more popular!<br /> <br /> Intrigued? You should be. The video is choc-a-bloc with seriously hot women in practically non-existent aerobics gear; exercise has never looked so good!<br /> <br /> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_b0okuftqng" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /> Christina Aguilera – Dirty<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Remember the Christina of her ‘Genie in a Bottle’ days? Even if you answered yes, we can guarantee that that image of her will be a distant memory once you witness this raunchy video.<br /> <br /> She completely dropped her girl-next-door image for this one as she brought to the forefront various "dirty" sexual fetishes--some literally dirty, like mud wrestling!<br /> <br /> <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Mzybwwf2HoQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /> Britney Spears – Im a Slave For You<br /> <br /> She has tons of sexy videos to choose from but we managed to narrow it down to this one deliciously sexy single. It’s hard to remember, but Britney was definitely one of the hottest women around at one point and this video clearly depicts just that.<br /> <br /> A nicely toned Neptunes beat sets the perfect backdrop for a sweaty, sultry Spears in all her hypersexual glory.<br /> <br /> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ESxJJK3QsnM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /> Madonna – Justify My Love <br /> <br /> No one can hold a candle to our dear old ‘Madge’ as far as absolutely eccentric and brazenly sexy videos go (no, not even Gaga). Like Spears, she too has a whole host of debaucherous videos but this is the one that set the ball rolling for them all.<br /> <br /> In 1990, it was even banned from television thanks to the clear depictions of sadomasochism, homosexuality, cross-dressing etc. You’ve got to hand it to her--she never does anything without going the whole distance!<br /> <br /> <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UAOxCqSxRD0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /> Chris Isaac – Wicked Games<br /> <br /> In addition to being one of the most beautiful songs of all time, with 'Wicked Games' Isaac managed to ensure that we never forgot his epic one-track wonder when he shot the most erotic video of all time on a beach in Hawaii.<br /> <br /> It’s entirely in black & white (which really ups the sexy quotient) and features top model Helena Christensen rolling and frolicking on the beach with Isaak. She’s topless and althought the camera angles conceal any actual nudity in a subtle manner, it does leave very little to the imagination. <!-- Below is the AtContent repost button code. Please don't delete or change it in any way. --> <script async="true" src="https://w.atcontent.com/-/6CnV88Gcy7I/tech09/1cUG1Ve0w8j.text/Panel/Autocheck"></script>

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Eric Prydz - Call on Me When this track first came out, it was an instant hit. Catchy dance beats, a great retro vibe--it had a lot going for it. Then Prydz released its official video and it became even more popular! Intrigued? You should be. T… Read more »

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5 Best Jazz Musicians

<img alt="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2011/May/thelonious-monk_600x450.jpg" src="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2011/May/thelonious-monk_600x450.jpg" style="width: 334px; height: 485px;" /><br /><strong><br />Thelonious Monk<br /></strong><br />This jazz monger known for his eccentric persona, hip suits, hats, sunglasses, and some of the most complex jazz harmonies that can be found, is quite frankly the complete package. A thrillingly talented pianist and performer, abrupt pauses and percussive attacks were just a few of the innovative techniques he brought into jazz.<br /><img alt="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2011/May/billieholiday_600x450.jpg" src="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2011/May/billieholiday_600x450.jpg" style="width: 369px; height: 268px;" /><br /><strong><br />Billie Holiday<br /></strong><br />Ah, Lady Day. She brought some much-needed feminine energy to the jazz playground. With her deep, personal approach to her vocal jazz incantations she fast became one of the most popular singers of the 20<span class="s1">th</span> century.<br /><br /><img alt="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2011/May/johncoltraneang_k79_600x450.jpg" src="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2011/May/johncoltraneang_k79_600x450.jpg" style="width: 380px; height: 380px;" /><br /><p><strong>John Coltrane<br /></strong><br />The king of improvisation was a saxophone virtuoso, as well as a brilliant composer. Along with Miles Davis, he helped redefine the bebop style of jazz. He was honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award as well.<br /></p><img alt="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2011/May/charparkersdfsdf_600x450.jpg" src="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2011/May/charparkersdfsdf_600x450.jpg" style="width: 387px; height: 516px;" /><br /><strong><br />Charlie Parker<br /></strong><br />Charlie Parker is a name synonymous with this genre and not without reason. He was known simply as the “Bird” and his cool hipster persona influenced jazz musicians everywhere. He also helped promote the idea that jazz musicians were artists and intellectuals. He had a greatly innovative style and he utilized complex chord harmonies and a clean, fast tone.<br /><br /><img alt="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2011/May/milesdavislegacyrecordings_600x450.jpg" src="http://images.idiva.com/media/photogallery/2011/May/milesdavislegacyrecordings_600x450.jpg" style="width: 413px; height: 611px;" /><br /><p><strong>Miles Davis<br /></strong><br />This jack of all trades was at the forefront of many major developments in jazz music, from bebop to cool jazz and modal jazz. Besides his own extraordinary talent, many other musicians became famous as part of his ensemble, including John Coltrane from this very list! He was even inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.</p><p><a href="http://guylife.com/hot-list-lifemore/international-jazz-day-5-best-jazz-musicians/5299">http://guylife.com/</a><br /></p> <!-- Below is the AtContent repost button code. Please don't delete or change it in any way. --> <script async="true" src="https://w.atcontent.com/-/2xrX4-sGuTf/tech09/1lswfnb49H9.text/Panel/Autocheck"></script>

5 Best Jazz Musicians

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Thelonious MonkThis jazz monger known for his eccentric persona, hip suits, hats, sunglasses, and some of the most complex jazz harmonies that can be found, is quite frankly the complete package. A thrillingly talented pianist and performer, abrup… Read more »

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