The best rappers are full of surprises. Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” shocked everyone by turning J-Kwon’s “Tipsy” into a country song. J-Kwon had some strong opinions on this development.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew Leimkuehler is a music journalist from Nashville, Tennessee. 2024 may be remembered as the year of “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” ...

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Joe Grushecky has been a long-time collaborator with another Asbury Park musician, Bruce Springsteen. Joe Grushecky and Springsteen have shared the stage at the Parkinson's fighting Light of Day ...