HIP CO VS HIP POP featuring Lil Beshop and G.o.d- d
Hip co vs Hip pop , both genres can be used to tell a story and convey a specific message . whether it be political or sociological , both serves a purpose to entertain its audiences and followers . Each genre draws its inspiration from lifetime events and can be described as ' Real ' music with no filter or subject limitation.
Hip pop music and culture was formed during the 1970's, it is still popular amongst the youth to this date . on the contrary with hip co artists such as Takun J and Lilbeshop thrusting Hip co music into the spotlight and bringing forth a new sound , many up and coming Liberian artists have followed their lead. With the Hip co movement in full force , the classic Hip pop music is now in decline within Liberia's thriving music industry .
Can Hip co music place Liberian music on the map ? with its distinctive sound, which could lead to western interest in our culture and music industry.
Will Liberia's music industry benefit from the success of both genres, allowing Liberian artists to become more marketable?
we spoke to two well known Liberian artists , Hip co superstar Lil Beshop and Hip pop artist Mel G.o.d-d to learn more about each genre .
Lil Beshop :
" The name Lil Beshop came about , when I was free styling in front of some foreigner . A south African guy watching began to call me ' beshop ' , he said it meant Star. I liked it and have been using it sense 2006 "
Mel G.o.d-d :
" G.o.d is short for ( gunz on deck ) because I feel my words are weapons. The other D means Divine which is my oldest son middle name "
Lil Beshop :
" I started making music in 2004, rapping on beats at school shows . In 2007 I did my 1st recording, the song is called ' please call me ' "
Mel G.o.d-d :
" I have been into music as long as I remember, I grew up in the church. And sang in the choir, my Mother was a choir director"
Lil Beshop :
" My musical influences are the common Liberian people. The down throwing, the wayward & ill fated etc.."
Mel G.o.d-d :
" I must say the early 90's influenced me as far as hip hop. Too many names but my favorite rapper is nas"
Lil Beshop :
"I started making Hip co music, due to the Liberian people way of speaking & understanding. I felt compelled do hipco. The difference between hip pop & hipco is the lingo, although hip co uses similar beats . Hip co is different and is like patio, it has more power than hip pop in liberia. If patio can be accepted in music, I believe in a few years from now hipco will be "
Mel G.o.d-d :
" In my opinion hip hop is a lifestyle, and I feel hip co is the same. the only difference is that hip co has a Liberian twist to it. I cant really say much about the future of hip co , however moving forward I would hope for a breakthrough in the music industry worldwide. This is because hip co music is something we can say is ours!! "
Lil Beshop:
"My thoughts on Liberian artists doing hip pop music is, I feel they should infuse it with hip co to give its different flavour . To be honest Hip pop cant blow right now in lib , hip co has taken over and seized the ground because koloqua is the street talk. Liberians in Iberia can relate to it more "
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Hip co music and Hip pop have more similarities than differences and we believe both will strengthen our music industry . At Liberian stars view we enjoy both genres and we aim to support our Liberian brothers and sisters on their musical journey .
Hip pop music and culture was formed during the 1970's, it is still popular amongst the youth to this date . on the contrary with hip co artists such as Takun J and Lilbeshop thrusting Hip co music into the spotlight and bringing forth a new sound , many up and coming Liberian artists have followed their lead. With the Hip co movement in full force , the classic Hip pop music is now in decline within Liberia's thriving music industry .
Can Hip co music place Liberian music on the map ? with its distinctive sound, which could lead to western interest in our culture and music industry.
Will Liberia's music industry benefit from the success of both genres, allowing Liberian artists to become more marketable?
we spoke to two well known Liberian artists , Hip co superstar Lil Beshop and Hip pop artist Mel G.o.d-d to learn more about each genre .
Lil Beshop :
" The name Lil Beshop came about , when I was free styling in front of some foreigner . A south African guy watching began to call me ' beshop ' , he said it meant Star. I liked it and have been using it sense 2006 "
Mel G.o.d-d :
" G.o.d is short for ( gunz on deck ) because I feel my words are weapons. The other D means Divine which is my oldest son middle name "
Lil Beshop :
" I started making music in 2004, rapping on beats at school shows . In 2007 I did my 1st recording, the song is called ' please call me ' "
Mel G.o.d-d :
" I have been into music as long as I remember, I grew up in the church. And sang in the choir, my Mother was a choir director"
Lil Beshop :
" My musical influences are the common Liberian people. The down throwing, the wayward & ill fated etc.."
Mel G.o.d-d :
" I must say the early 90's influenced me as far as hip hop. Too many names but my favorite rapper is nas"
Lil Beshop :
"I started making Hip co music, due to the Liberian people way of speaking & understanding. I felt compelled do hipco. The difference between hip pop & hipco is the lingo, although hip co uses similar beats . Hip co is different and is like patio, it has more power than hip pop in liberia. If patio can be accepted in music, I believe in a few years from now hipco will be "
Mel G.o.d-d :
" In my opinion hip hop is a lifestyle, and I feel hip co is the same. the only difference is that hip co has a Liberian twist to it. I cant really say much about the future of hip co , however moving forward I would hope for a breakthrough in the music industry worldwide. This is because hip co music is something we can say is ours!! "
Lil Beshop:
"My thoughts on Liberian artists doing hip pop music is, I feel they should infuse it with hip co to give its different flavour . To be honest Hip pop cant blow right now in lib , hip co has taken over and seized the ground because koloqua is the street talk. Liberians in Iberia can relate to it more "
Join in with the conversation by leaving your comments below
Hip co music and Hip pop have more similarities than differences and we believe both will strengthen our music industry . At Liberian stars view we enjoy both genres and we aim to support our Liberian brothers and sisters on their musical journey .
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