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Shaboozey is holding a pool stick leaning up against a pool table in a country bar, a few people are sitting on bar stools around him in country attire. Shaboozey is wearing a flannel, looking to the side.

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Country Rap

Emma Paff Music Journalist Rap/Hip-hop The first exposure I had to country rap music was in 2018 when Lil Nas dropped “Old Town Road.” The song sparked the debate about what qualifies as “country music.” Despite the song's increasing popularity at the time, Billboard removed it from their Hot Country Songs chart for not having enough country elements. Even with all the resistance, country rap has been slowly making a […]

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Up and Coming Artist: Perry Maysun

Emma Paff Music Journalist Rap/Hip-Hop Perry Maysun first appeared on my TikTok FYP in March 2024, and I've been closely following him ever since. The 22-year-old is an alternative hip-hop artist from New York. Maysun's discography takes me on a journey exploring mental health, substance abuse, and existential pain. His lyricism, combined with ZionKatz’s production style, creates a space of honesty and vulnerability that resonates deeply with his audience. His […]

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