Does Lyricism Still Matter In Hip-Hop? A Discussion With Styles P and Dave East | For The Record

Although Yonkers MC Styles P and Harlem rapper Dave East represent two different generations of hip-hop, each artist is known for his lyrical prowess. The duo recently teamed up for their joint project ‘Beloved,’ which densely packs vivid street tales throughout its 13 tracks. On the latest episode of ‘For The Record,’ the New York natives sat down with Genius’ Head of Artist Relations Rob Markman to discuss the collaborative album as well as the decline of lyricism in hip-hop.