If someone asked you whether hip hop songs could be played on piano, most people would probably say no, right? Well, classical pianist and composer Morris Rahbar is here to prove us wrong, leaving hundreds of thousands of people on the Internet mesmerized as he transforms songs by hip hop and rap icon Dr. Dre into gorgeous moments on the piano.
A crowd of people gather around Morris as he blends each iconic Dr. Dre tune into the next, and they are clearly struggling to believe that rap tunes can sound so beautiful when played on the piano. With tracks like ‘What’s The Difference’ and ‘Still Dre’ making an appearance, it’s little wonder that the video has already racked up over 18 million views on YouTube alone.
Of course, it wasn’t just those who were present at the performance who were left stunned by Morris’ epic genre twist – hundreds of people have rushed to leave their comments online too. “So that’s what a gangsta pianist looks like,” joked one commenter, whilst another simply said “true musicians have no bias towards good music, regardless of a so-called ‘genre.’”
Another jaw-dropping video revealing the extent of Morris’ talents when it comes to translating rap songs to the piano, meanwhile, is the one below, which shows his performance of a medley of tunes by artists who played at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show. Playing segments of tracks by Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and of course Dr. Dre, it makes for another highly memorable mash-up.
When Morris Rahbar sat down at the piano to play his Dr. Dre mash-up, there were likely several people who were saying he could not pull it off. With the video having gone viral online, and later inspiring thousands of people to comment on his musical prowess, however, it is fair to say that in this instance Morris was undoubtedly able to prove them wrong.
Morris Rahbar is redefining musical genre boundaries with his stunning piano renditions of hip hop classics, captivating millions with his artistry and talent. His reimagined Dr. Dre melodies offer a testament to the universal language of music. To dive deeper into Morris’s innovative work and to witness more of his genre-blending performances, check out the useful links below.