Names like Lil Wayne, Drake, and Gucci Mane are often mentioned when listing the most influential artists of this generation. But, Soulja Boy has as good of a case as anybody in that group. Initially pegged as the antithesis of what hip hop represents by rap purists, over time; Soulja's simplistic lyrics, catchy refrains, and sparse production would become the method of choice for aspiring rappers looking to make their way in the game.
Listen to music by the "mumble-rap" set of today and you're bound to hear traces of Soulja's style in their songs. This is a testament to his impact on the landscape of rap. First gaining prominence on SoundClick, Soulja's usage of various social media platforms to connect with his audience online directly helped ingratiate him to fans in a way that had never been seen before.
Originally more popular among independent artists, the rapper being able to translate internet hype into mainstream success opened not only the eyes of fellow artists, but their record labels. Over time, social media became a prerequisite for artists looking to survive in an industry that had gone from analog to digital, and Soulja Boy was at the forefront of that evolution.
Every artist in rap seems to be expanding their portfolio and championing the DIY approach these days. But, Soulja can be credited for taking an active interest in being a businessman from the beginning of his career. Leveraging his success in the music world into lucrative opportunities in other industries, the artist amassed partnerships with numerous companies over the years.
Delving into fashion, gaming, online gambling and other arenas; his approach to entertaining the public may be whimsical and lighthearted. But, his acumen as a business is nothing to take lightly. More by Preezy Brown :. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Filed under: Interest Soulja Boy. Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter. He Created His First Album Using Fruity Loops Long before rappers were using software programs to create music from the comfort of their bedroom, Soulja Boy proved to be ahead of the curve.
He's A Grammy-Nominated Artist Soulja Boy's music has been maligned at times for what some see as a lack of substance and depth. Listen: Soulja Boy, "Young King". Riding a woozy, Marvin Gaye-sampling beat, Soulja crafts one of those earworms that burrows into your brain until you find yourself singing the thing months later.
A year later, a song produced by J. Tape 2. Did Fab and Cole steal the track from Soulja? Listen: Soulja Boy, "Louis Vuitton". Listen: Soulja Boy, "Bonnie and Clyde". Listen: Soulja Boy, "Cake". Soulja Boy is a wizard at capturing the feeling of carefree joy that comes with being young and on top of the world.
This is also probably why he drew so much ire during his initial rise — his haters tended to project their decreptitude upon the kid, who had yet to be beaten down by the harsh realities of the world. Listen: Soulja Boy, "Rock Ice". With his new and only hit single " Crank Dat " reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot , Soulja Boy has also become the number one most hated rapper. Advantages of being a Soulja Boy: 1. No education is required 2.
No talent is needed to make millions 3. Intercourse with all the 14 year old girls that listen crap music! Disadvantages of being a Soulja Boy: 1. Your dignity and pride. Simple steps to becoming a Soulja Boy: 1. Download a bootlegged copy of Fruity Loops Studio.
Claim that you bought it with your life savings to generate sympathy. Open up your bootlegged copy of Fruity Loops Studio. Open the demo song, remove everything but the drums. Rename the song "Soulja Boy - Crank Dat" 6. Take out your mp3 player and turn on the voice recorder. Say the following words in the following order: 1 "Soulja Boy" 2 "Superman" 3 " Bape " 4 "Ohhhhhh" 8.
Repeat for 4 minutes, arrange it with the background music and import it to youtube.
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