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P. Diddy’s Presence on the Tech Front Taking Hip-Hop Futuristic

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Diddy Makes Holographic Appearance at Son's Celebration. Image Source : Rich Fury/Getty Images

P. Diddy is proving the future is now, and before our eyes, tech is working its transformative power in hip-hop culture. Innovation will change how fans and artists interact and how fans receive, view, and enjoy the art form. June 13th, 2022, provided perfect proof.

Biggie’s Hologram Tip of Iceberg

Hip hop heads got a shock yesterday when they ran across a holographic image of Notorious on the street. Undoubtedly fans were equally in awe when a holographic representation of Tupac performed at Coachella in 2012.

 

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Say what? Yes, it is indeed true.

And not long ago, Diddy himself gave a glimpse of what the future looks like when his holograph dropped in on a celebratory event for his son.

Diddy is Proving Himself an Ambassador of Innovation

A few months ago, Diddy made headlines as an advisor to a cutting-edge start-up company Proto. One of the services Proto specializes in is holoportation. Can anyone say, “beam me up, Scotty?” Amazingly, Proto is shaping the future of reality and what pioneering tech can do. And Diddy’s got a seat at the table.

Integration Underway

What’s more, Proto’s innovations are already integrated into multiple industries. Its relevance in the market is clear. Here is a bit mull over as an example of how poignant Proto’s services are. Proto’s services have been recognized for impacting the NFT/Crypto market. Black Enterprise notes,

“Proto has become recognized as the ideal showcase for NFTs, having started in the field with the first NFT designed for a Proto made by Nicole Buffett (later purchased at auction by Snoop Dogg).”

That is huge.

Diddy Demonstrates How It’s Done

Diddy is proving to be a walking demonstration of Proto’s capabilities giving fans a further glimpse into the future. Afrotech’s coverage following Diddy’s groundbreaking holoportation demonstration is perfect proof of what the innovation can do. With the tech, Diddy made an appearance in three different locations around the world earlier in May. Given that display, this technology’s impact on the industry is unfathomable.

Hold On Wait a Minute

If people thought seeing Biggie on the streets of New York was something, bigger things are on the horizon. Holportation is the stuff of our wildest imaginations, and it is swiftly becoming our reality. And one of hip-hop’s biggest movers and shakers not only has a seat at the table, but he is also test-driving, which is remarkable. So stay tuned FM Hip Hop will keep you abreast of how innovation is shaping hip-hop culutre.

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Notorious B.I.G’s Hologram Had Some New Yorker’s Shook

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Yesterday some New York pedestrians were surprised when met with a life-sized representation of Notorious B.I.G.

Some fans were hype and in awe of the representation while others felt it was a little too real and weird. The best way to sum up the reactions is mixed.

Love and Passion Never Dies

Over two decades ago, the world lost one of its hip-hop royals, Biggie Smalls. Not a year goes by that Biggie’s life, and contributions are not celebrated. Only a month ago would have marked half a century that the prolific artist would have been with us if he were still here. Due to the monumental occasion, his friends and loved ones amped up the celebration. What more does one expect from people who loved you with enduring passion?

Memorial to Notorious B.I.G

One of the impressive memorials was a holographic image of the performer created by Proto Inc. So what skin does this company have in the celebration of a hip-hop icon? Well, it is noted that Sean Diddy Combs holds a seat as an advisor. And it’s no secret how close Diddy was to Biggie. Diddy, when possible, doesn’t do anything small. He is known for putting on a show. So a display of such nature is no surprise. However, It was an unexpected sight to a few of the everyday pedestrians.

Notorious Dressed to Impress: In the Afterlife

According to a source, he was as stylish an icon in the metaphysical as he was when he walked the streets, if not more so. Not surprising since in one of his iconic lyrics, he talks about being clad in Coogi down to his socks. This time the life-sized representation is said to be dressed to the nines in Sergio Tacchini, a signature tracksuit. Admittedly that is classic Notorious. And to add to the flair, he was fitted with some Air Jordan’s offset by some stand-out accessories, cementing the fact he will be immortally fly.

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Flyness or not, large life-like representations of dead people freak some people out. One individual who caught a glimpse of the hologram had this to say,

“Biggie Hologram scary. I thought that nigga was gonna say “ Baby Babyyyyy “

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One’s got to admit that’s hilarious.

Holographic Representation of Biggie a Marker of Things Ahead?

While we are not exactly walking around admiring holographic images of our favorites on a regular, it’s not exactly a new thing either. 2Pac’s image has also been immortalized as a holograph but, of course, not everyone was privy to that information. Some things take a while to get used to, like life-like images of dead artists despite their iconic status. However, if anything, the hologram made an impression. People will be talking about this for a while. Given what was seen on the streets of New York a day ago, who knows what’s up ahead.

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Diddy Shares The Moment He and Biggie Tried Ecstasy

Yesterday Sean Combs, otherwise known in the industry as Diddy, proved some moments stay with you forever.

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Biggie and Diddy’s relationship ran deeper than collaborators. Diddy is credited with signing Notorious to his label in 1993. In 2021 Comb’s recounted how he came to the acquaintance of the legend. He expounded on how he knew rap was a passionate dream that Wallace would inevitably realize.

I realized that’s how big this moment was for him. This was really his dream. He couldn’t even eat. He just wanted for this to really happen, and it happened. It was all a dream. True story.”

Given Biggie’s legacy, no one can deny the legitimacy of that statement. Biggy penned it all in his “Juicy” lyrics from his “Ready to Die album.”

“It was all a dream; I used to read Word Up magazine Salt’ n’ Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine. Born sinner, the opposite of a winner Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner. Damn right, I like the life I live. Cause I went from negative to positive.

Diddy’s Shares a Memory 

The fantastic thing is that Diddy had the unique opportunity to play a part in a chapter of the story of this legend. So, in a recent post celebrating the late BIG’s birthday Combs opened up about a little experience they shared. A moment of euphoria was shared in the studio shooting “Hypnotize.” The emotion was not all the two shared. That session turned into a moment both also shared a bit of Ecstasy. In Comb’s words,

That was a long time ago… it was the first time. It was just a little nibble…. But we was in extra high, high spirits. 

We believe him.

Biggie’s 50th

Yesterday marked what would have been Christopher Wallace’s the Notorious’ 50th birthday. However, yesterday wasn’t merely a marker of how bright Biggie shone but how brilliant his legacy continues to shine and hypnotize. This makes Biggie’s moments shared with others, such as Diddy, poignant. Those moments serve to remind us how real and touchable legends once were. Moreso how genuinely human the Rap genius Biggie Smalls was. 

Long live the legacy of the Notorious BIG and his contribution

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Jay-Z’s Debut, Reasonable Doubt, Turns 25 Today!

Happy Birthday to a game-changing album!

In 1996, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and his Roc-A-Fella label gave us his debut album, ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ forever changing Hip-Hop.  Whether you look at it in the scope of mafioso rap, Jay-Z’s catalogue, or 90’s music, ‘Reasonable Doubt’ is unquestionably one of the best Hip-Hop albums ever made.

Along with MF DOOM, Ghostface Killah, and Scarface, among others, Jay boasts some of the best longevity in the whole rap game.  With such a long career stacked with classic after classic, ‘Reasonable Doubt’ might remain his best.  What’s wild is that Hov drops his debut at age 26, significantly later than many MC’s get their start.  The time not spent rapping was spent hustling so that he and his friends could eventually rap.  All of that time and pressure-formed the diamond that is ‘Reasonable Doubt.’

While this LP is one of the foundational building blocks of the mafioso rap subgenre, it’s significantly more honest.  Hov uses many of the tracks to rap about his real-life hustles and ambitions over the classiest possible beats.  For the pitch-perfect production, Hov employs names likes Irv Gotti, Ski, Clark Kent, and of course, DJ Premier.  The chemistry between them and Jay makes for perfect songs each time.

“No question, Jay-Z got too many answers”

While it would take a whole album review to cover even half of the significance of the songs, we must pay tribute to these classics.  There’s of course the lead single, ‘Ain’t No N***a’ with Foxy Brown and ‘Can’t Knock the Hustle’ with Mary J. Blige.  However, tracks 3-8 are in the conversation for the greatest six-track run on a rap album.  Here, we have ‘Brooklyn’s Finest (feat. Notorious B.I.G.),’ ‘Dead Presidents II,’ ‘Feelin’ It,’ ‘D’Evils,’ ’22 Two’s,’ and ‘Can I Live.’  Each of these is a classic in its own right.

There isn’t enough space on any web page to fully discuss the brilliance and the impact of Jay-Z’s phenomenal debut record but we’re happy to discuss it at any chance we get!

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The Notorious B.I.G. Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

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During a pre-recorded HBO special that aired Saturday, The Notorious B.I.G. (real name Christopher Wallace) was the only rapper to get inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Sean “Diddy” Combs, Jay-Z and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda spoke on behalf of one of the greatest rappers of all time.

Known as Biggie Smalls or Biggie during his time, the rapper was murdered at the age of 24 years old. He was shot only 6 months after his friend and rapper Tupac Shakur was murdered, and there’s speculation that the killings were connected.

Primally, Big started rapping around the age of 10 with his friends Sam Hubert and Mike Bynum. Hubert and Biggie met in daycare, and he became Biggie’s DJ.

Biggie’s Style

His plummy, wheezy, and deep voice is like no other, and he really sings through his chest. Jazz saxophonist Donald Harrison taught Biggie diction and phrasing while he lived in Brooklyn.

Although he dropped out of school after his freshman year and reportedly started selling drugs, he kept rapping and was seen on street corners free-styling. His unique style and flow were noticed from the beginning, and he’s still one of the most emulated and biggest-selling rappers today.

Watch his free-style below.

Biggie’s Albums

On the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame website, they explained how Smalls “prophesied his short but impactful career with albums “Ready to Die” and “Life After Death” – two of hip-hop’s most influential albums.”

Within his two albums, Big tells true stories in some of his tracks. In others, he spins tales of street lore that are shown in lots of rap. They include violence, guns, and drugs. Big was truly a legend, and the rap industry could be a lot different if he was still here with us.

Other music icons that were inducted include Whitney Houston, the Doobie Brothers, and Nine Inch Nails.

Kristen Fessler| IG: @kristenfess | Twitter: @kristenfessler