When it comes to music, we all have our personal preferences, and those preferences often extend to our favorite artists. Recently, Rubi Rose, the talented rapper and rising star in the hip-hop scene, shared her Top 5 Artists of All Time list on social media, setting off a wave of reactions and debate within the music community. Rubi Rose's list includes some of the biggest names in the music industry, and she doesn't hold back in her admiration for them. Her list reads as follows: "Top 5 alive- Drake, The Weeknd, Future, Slime, Frank Ocean." While these artists have undoubtedly left a profound impact on the music landscape, Rubi's choices did not go without scrutiny.
Social media lit up with reactions to her list, and it's safe to say that not everyone agreed with her selections. Some critics argued that her list was missing essential names, most notably Kendrick Lamar. Fans of Kendrick Lamar, who has received critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base, expressed their surprise and disappointment that he didn't make the cut. One Twitter user went so far as to declare, "Any list without J. Cole is invalid," highlighting the omission of the North Carolina rapper, who has been a force in the industry for years. It's clear that music enthusiasts have strong opinions when it comes to their favorite artists, and Rubi Rose's list ignited a passionate discussion.
"Didn’t even put Kendrick at 5, she drinkin fabuloso with ice," another person said. "Her Playlist is dry af idc," someone else said. Despite the controversy, it's important to remember that music is inherently subjective. What resonates with one person may not have the same impact on another. Rubi Rose's list reflects her personal taste and the artists who have influenced her the most. In a genre as diverse and dynamic as hip-hop and R&B, there's no shortage of talent to choose from, making it nearly impossible to create a list that everyone can agree on.
In the end, Rubi Rose's list is a testament to the wide variety of musical talent that exists today. While it may have stirred up some controversy, it also serves as a reminder of the vibrant discussions that music can spark. As fans continue to debate and share their own lists, it's clear that the love for music remains a unifying force, even when opinions vary. Who's in your top 5? Let us know on HNHH.
Reneé Rapp is seen as a “huge inspiration” by SZA.
The 25-year-old artist performed SZA’s Good Days in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, accompanied by two acoustic guitarists and a harp player. SZA, 35, was deeply moved by the rendition.
She posted a short video of the moment on Instagram Stories and wrote: “Renee is a HUGE inspiration, energy, voice spirit.”
During her chat with the BBC, Renee shared her thoughts about the track. She said: “I mean, I love SZA. I mean, she was one of my favorite artists in high school. And she's remained one of my favorite artists to this day. I think she's amazing. She's also, I mean, she's an incredible songwriter, but I think because she has so much swag. People don't realize how good of a singer she is. She's a fantastic vocalist and is really, really, really articulate. And I don't cover a lot of songs anymore. So I wanted to cover something that was, like, slightly challenging and also really vocally impressive, and frankly, hard for me to do.”
Renee is currently in the middle of promoting her second album, Bite Me, and opened up about how much more enjoyable it was to create compared to her first project.
She explained: “I mean, I feel like everything was incredibly different. I stopped listening to people that don't make music, because if you don't make music, then why the hell am I listening to you. And I also think the biggest difference, I think I just got a lot better. I think I have just become a better songwriter. I think I understand how to make pop music now in a way that I didn't really before. And I was very sure about what this album was and thematically, what it needed.
“So I felt like I was quite like, headstrong in like, what was gonna work and what wasn't. Because, nobody knows something better than yourself. I think a lot of things were different. I also just, like, had a lot of fun making it, like, I made it with like, three people, mostly, like, it was always like, four of us in the studio all the time, and we got so close, and some of us were already so close. So it was also just like a mess. It was such a mess, like we were just tweaking every day. It was so fun. And I don't think I enjoyed making the first one as much.”
