Punchlines: The best of 2015

EPISODE · Dec 31, 2015 · 6 MIN

Punchlines: The best of 2015

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From Ashley Madison to the Supermoon and Trump's campaign, the late-night comics covered it all this year. Listen to our favorite jokes from 2015, then vote for yours at opinion.usatoday.com.

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Trigg Da Terrorist Trigg Da Terrorist Since the age of 6 embracing reality and twisting words in his favor. Trigg Da Terrorist, rapper based out of Indianapolis,IN. Captures his peers attention with that appealing word flow. Straight out of Haughville a rough neighborhood in his hometown. Trigg refuses to give up on his childhood dreams and like all go-getters. Trigg will not stop at mere obstacles working to hold him back. Having performed for his family parties, to local talent shows, to lock-ins and rocking the stages. For the belief. For the long cold nights with no heat or lights. And for the feeling you get when you belong. This is what drives the passion of this lyricist. Trigg started rapping in 1994. As he got older, Trigg and his brothers form a rap group in 1998 (4 Sides). From winning multiple talent shows, guest stars at lock-ins, and work with The Hype Magazine they have always given raw stage presence and out-of-this-world lyrical punchlines . Embracing reality and twisting words in his favor. Trigg Da Terro $ha-Money The Best Rapper Ever $ha-Money The Best Rapper Ever I'm an upcoming artist, originating from NYC. I was born in Brooklyn & raised in Queenz now living in Ohio. Leader & Creator of Dolla Rida$, Hip Hop is my life and have been my whole life. I'm a perfectionist when it come's to my music, every line I want it to be as creative and sound as good as I can make it. I'm very bar heavy, i try to touch every aspect of hip hop, lyrics, wordplay, swag, flow, punchlines, multi's, scheme, story telling, humor, creativity, emotional, motivational, offensive, shocking, and i try to be as unique as possible while still showing i can do what anybody else do by using their flow or voice when i remix a track. Focus on diversity, try not to make any tracks sound alike and also want to branch out to as many fans as I can. Cause nothing feels better than seeing or hearing ppl enjoy or sing along to my lyrics. Also a very known pothead but I turn up every show. Dolla Rida$ is the click $ha-Fam is the brand. Dash Machete Dash Machete Who's the sharpest of them all?Bringing house elements to a classic hip-hop recipe, Dash Machete's sound is both familiar and unique. Her sharp punchlines, soul-lifting vocals, and hip-hop percussions are reminiscent of Sade, Azealia Banks, and Doja Cat. The radiant Caribbean vibe frequently woven into her songs distinguishes her music from several of her R&B/Hiphop counterparts. Growing up, Dash heard everything from Kelis, to The Beatles to disco in her home. Later being introduced to Lauryn Hill. In her 2017 ‘Jigsaw’ EP, Dash Machete illustrates the journey of artistry and finding her way through music. The whimsical flutes, airy violins, and vibrant piano chords go hand in hand with pop-R&B and hip-hop vibes. In her latest performance on W20’s platform, she leans into a more pop performance of the fierce and vulnerable single “Canvas”. It’s not often you see such range and dynamics from emerging artists, but it’s safe to say the world’s a better place with Dash sharing her music MC Marvelous MC Marvelous Having grown up in a musically influenced household, under the wing of an older brother who was already involved in the industry; it was of no surprise that a young Marvelous (formerly known as Heno Davodyan) naturally gravitated towards music."Duke," which is the name of his brother, would eventually venture out to start his own Record Label one day. As a true testament of someone passionate for music, he used the last of his savings along with whatever scraps he could gather to buy the required equipment for building a fully functioning recording studio. Already an avid Hip-Hop fan, freestyling and writing raps came naturally as second nature for Marvelous. Now, with the studio ready and the launch of his brother company "Absolute Records"; the pieces were all falling into place. The events that proceeded has today landed Marvelous in a reputable position, recognized locally as one of the most gifted lyricists. Combining a mixture of witty punchlines and catchy hooks - infused with a
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