Language, words, dialogue... that’s art to me. There’s no life as we know it without linguistics. To think of it, that’s why we are so intrigued with poetry and hip hop... it’s about words. The arrangement of words, the way they sound, the meaning behind them, the way they flow together, the little tricks and surprises they can create when real wordsmiths with true penmanship take pride and talk their talk… that’s the purest form of artistry.
And that’s important. Writers are important.
We’ll rewrite ourselves so many times; there will always be some version of us that the rest of the world is deeply enamored with…
— Bri Tahj
Poetry meets rhythm; Grit meets grace.
Renaissance Rap is the rebirth of expression—a genre of writing where gritty street truths meet the eloquence of fine art. It’s Soulja turning pages in da Vinci’s sketchbook, Lauryn with a gold halo, and Nicki in royal robes. This is poetry that moves like rap, balancing the raw and the regal. It’s hood symphonies over beats that make you feel like you’re walking through graffiti-covered castles. Renaissance Rap is the blend of classic finesse and modern edge—a reminder that every ghetto holds a masterpiece, and every verse is a brushstroke painting life’s realities in vivid color.
Wombanhood.
