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Altering Popular Perception Since 1985

Damn, I wanna hear the Ying Yang Twins!


January 24, 2008 | Tags: nas, ying yang twins

"Get out my face, you doo-doo head dummy" -Souljah Boy.

I try my best not to watch networks that place me behind in society.  I'm not blasting anybody, but I just so happen to be skimming through the channels and I bump into a world premiere video by Souljah Boy.  Keep in mind that I'm not against this guy.  I'm against the people who control the guy.  Who the fucks makes these executive decisions at these labels? White kids from the suburbs who would love to be considered urban? It's crazy.

At first, I thought the album was innovative, different and somewhat cute.  I guess when I heard the album, I was a little "tip,tip" on something clear or maybe even "blunted on reality."  Regardless of the reason, I didn't want to bash the guy. I wanted to understand or be able to relate to the the new generation.  Side-note: I remember several tracks back in the day, that I thought were cool... and as I got older, I realized they were jokes. Unfortunately, in my clear state of mind, I watched two consecutive videos by this guy.  The videos and the songs were straight garbage. Pure GARBAGE.  At a certain point in time, flow, structure, production, aggression and creativity were some of the elements that created a good rapper. Now, you don't even have to know how to ride a beat. SMH (shaking my head) in dismay.  In case you haven't seen it... here's the video:

In 2001-2002, people thought that Hip Hop was going down hill and the only thing that was slamming on the radio was ATL music, that encouraged women to dance and get naked.  We didn't think it could get worse.  I promise on my Lord and Savior, that I would rather hear that type of music than this.  Anybody with a hook, a beat and something similar to "no vocabulary" can get a song played on the radio.  The current state of Hip Hop is disturbing.  At this point, I hope that Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins are working on something.  If you guys are reading, please drop a single. Anything!   Hip Hop needs a commercial shift. From the window to the wall.

 

I'm not gonna sit here and act like "back pack" rap is the solution. The solution is getting out of this era... and we need to do whatever it takes to make that happen.  I don't care if we have to start rocking fatigue and carry ourselves as revolutionaries.  We need change.  It only makes sense that the people who make the music should inspire people to grow, change and learn.  It's unfortunate that nonsense makes cents, in our current state on politics and entertainment.  At first, I felt kinda bad because I force my nieces to listen to NAS.  I force them to know the elements of Hip Hop, their geography and mathematics... and it saddens me when I see my niece saying "Souljah Boy got some good songs."  They are 11 and 12, but there is no excuse. What's even sadder is seeing people over 16 doing the steps in the club. 

When record companies talk about not being able to support Nas and "Nigger." It boggles me... because they are releasing niggers and niggas everyday and supporting songs that promote getting "D's" in school and ridiin' the cocks of fake ass drug dealers that rap and distributing it to children.  I don't get it. You can distribute and sell crack as long as its called something other than "Nigga" or "Nigger."  The messages should be focus, and not the titles.  Fuck a title and these bullshit labels are wack too.  I suggest that black and brown people invest in distribution companies, that they can call their own.  I can't wait until Nas drops. Period.  At this point, my shocking confession is I'd love to hear some Ying Yang  as well. 


 Anyway...I would pick 2001-2003 any day over what's been happening in the last two years. SMH. Peace! 

 

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