Hip hop is loved by many people across the continents, according to Time’s chart on popular music genres, and with so many new artists coming up with new music every day, it can be hard to keep up. Well, what if there was an app that could help fans keep track of everything in the hip hop world?
A smartphone or tablet is all you need to stay in touch with this segment of the music industry, and with the growing number of smartphone users in the world, you can virtually stay connected with industry big-names and fans alike. Operators of Spin Genie previously disclosed that the estimated number of global smartphone users at the end of 2012 was one billion, a number which has grown drastically over the last two years, as smartphone penetration for nine countries was predicted to surpass 50 percent by the end of 2014. As more and more consumers upgrade their mobiles to smartphones, developers constantly find ways to keep people in the loop, including hip hop fans that want to remain up to date with the latest music news.
Of course, fans of the genre not only want to read about hip hop news on their gadgets; they want to listen to new singles and watch videos of their favorite rap artists. Thankfully, DJ Funkmaster Flex, one of New York’s finest DJ that spins on Hot 97 radio station, brings hip hop enthusiasts music, videos, and news all in one app. A rapper, a musician, as well as a producer, Funkmaster Flex is fully capable of catering to the needs of rap and hip hop fans.
Evolver.fm dubs the DJ’s self-titled app as one of the six essential apps for fans, and for good reasons. Funkmaster Flex is fully dedicated to updating the app with newly released tracks, videos, mixtapes, and radio mixes. As someone whose job depends on keeping up with industry news, users will be updated daily with everything related to hop hop. Not only is this a source for music and news, it’s also an online community that builds bridges between those that share the same passion for rap.
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