Milwaukee hip-hop

 ( American Hip-hop ) 

After that in 1985 "A-Tak On The Wax" by A-Tak was released. Similar to Class A, this song made use of the modern rap trends of strong strong vocals overtop of drum breaks. This song differentiated itself by its borrowing of rock guitars in between its rap verses. While Milwaukee was not the most popular location and did not house the big hip hop names in the 1980s, they found themselves showing that they had something to contribute and helped develop a local hip hop scene that would lead to future representation for the area.

The week-long celebration features a diverse array of events including live performances, seminars, and public forums. Notable artists such as Lakeyah, Megan Thee Stallion, Moneybagg Yo and Babyface Ray have performed at the event since its inception, drawing significant attention and participation from the community and outsiders. Seminars and workshops during the week focus on practical topics such as financial management, health, wellness, and voter registration, providing valuable resources and knowledge to attendees. In 2023, author Boyce Watkins spearheaded a discussion on financial literacy, and entrepreneur Damon Dash sat on a panel to discuss building generational wealth in black homes.

The establishment of Hip Hop Week MKE marks a significant recognition of Hip Hop's role in shaping societal and cultural narratives of the city. The event has garnered support from major sponsors including iHeartRadio, Milwaukee Bucks NBA franchise, and McDonald's, demonstrating a wide-reaching impact and showing a commitment to community development. It reflects the city's commitment to embracing and promoting cultural diversity through music and art while addressing key social challenges faced by its residents.

Highlighted through episodes featuring Wisconsin hip-hop figures like Baby Drew and Steven Love, the podcast emphasizes positive community contributions. These artists share their journeys and experiences, focusing on guiding troubled youth in urban areas of Madison and Milwaukee. Their involvement illustrates the power of leveraging personal backgrounds to foster positive changes.

Furthermore, the podcast's collaboration with the Madison Juvenile Detention Center, as part of the Public Library Bubbler Program, underscores its commitment to imparting critical life skills through creative and engaging methods. This partnership helps bridge the gap between creative expression and practical educational outcomes, making a significant impact on how the young participants spend their time. The Outta De Box Podcast was inducted into the Milwaukee Hip Hop Museum in January 2024, and in 2023 it was awarded "Best Podcast" at the 365 Leadership Summit Awards further cementing its stronghold in Milwaukee's hip-hop history.

Another significant initiative in Milwaukee is The Hip-Hop Chess Club of Wisconsin, originally mentored by MC Krook Rock. The club has evolved into, Your Move MKE, a non-profit organization committed to using chess, hip-hop music, skilled trades, and writing as tools for teaching critical life skills. These programs are specifically designed to offer alternatives to street life, promoting self-awareness, discipline, and leadership among Milwaukee's young people. Your Move MKE hosts various activities under four cornerstone themes: The Hip-Hop Chess Club, Makin' Moves Breakdancing, Urban Trade Skills, and Open Forum. Each program not only teaches practical skills but also helps participants understand the broader implications of their actions and choices in life.

Growing up J.P. had always had an interest in music, being a member of the Choir at his church. J.P. dabbled in many different genres such as rock, R&B, hip-hop, and country. It was suggested by a peer that he experiments with an emerging sound that consisted of what was known as "lowend beats".

In 2020, J.P. would begin to release music on his YouTube page and he would release his debut EP, Lion's Den, in February 2020. In December 2022, J.P. released "Juicey ahhh" which went viral on the social media platform known as TikTok. The song amassed over 1.2 million combined streams on major streaming services such as YouTube and Spotify. This song earned him co-signs from industry superstars such as Lil Uzi Vert and would later earn a feature from Detroit rapper, Sada Baby. As of 2024, JP has followed up his success with the viral hit "Bad Bitty".

J.P.'s style incorporates the typical Milwaukee-style beats with comedic lyrics and samples derived from cartoon theme songs.

Graham grew up on Milwaukee's east side and first started experimenting with music at the age of 9. He originally began rapping under the name Lotta Guwopp and released his very first track titled "Free da guys intro" in 2016. He enrolled as a student at Milwaukee Area Technical College in 2019 where he studied audio production. His enrollment at the institution was short-lived but the move would prove to be a pivotal moment in his career as he began seriously publishing music shortly after in 2020. Since 2020, Graham has released over 30 albums comprising over 300 songs. As of April 2024, Graham is signed to Jeff Vaughn's Signal Records, an imprint of Columbia Records.

In regards to his style, Graham takes a rather unserious approach towards music. He incorporates rather goofy and sometimes even made-up lyrics over typical Milwaukee-style productions.

At the age of 16, he moved to LA to pursue a career in basketball. He was on the AAU team called Amateur Athletic Nation and the coach for that team was Lavar Ball. Davis became very close with the Ball family during his whole high school basketball caree.In 2018, he graduated from Chino Hills High School a 3-star recruit and 34th player in his state.

In 2017, he decided that he wanted to pursue a music career. One of his very first tracks that became popular featuring Trippie Red and YBN Almighty Jay was called "Everything 1k".

In 2020, she released her first album called "Time's Up" featuring City Girls.