millercarbon9,008 posts05-02-2021 11:12am Hillary Clinton, who was her greatest role model? Democrat Senator Robert Byrd, ......Dang it, I was going to say Margaret Sanger.
Some of the better lyricists and musicians in rap and hiphop?
Going old school, I’ve always admired Chuck D’s powerful voice and his lauded expression and articulation in his delivery. Along those lines, Outkast’s voices and hooks are classic. And Nas’s lyrics are as good as anything ever released in the genre. You combine PE’s Nation of Millions with Nas’ Illmatic and sprinkle in some "Ms. Jackson" and you have the first 20 years of hiphop.
Nowadays Anderson .Paak delivers beautifully, as did Mac Miller (rip).
Please note the topic and add constructively to the conversation.
Nowadays Anderson .Paak delivers beautifully, as did Mac Miller (rip).
Please note the topic and add constructively to the conversation.
Showing 3 responses by builder3
orpheus108,491 posts04-30-2021 12:03pmYour position is that all rappers are descendants of slaves? What a preposterous thing to say. Millions and millions of blacks have come to the United States in a multitude of ways that had nothing whatsoever to do with slavery. To suggest otherwise is absurd. And as for "How did slaves get here?" Well, the first step was their capture and sale by other blacks, often to Somolis or Arabs, and eventually to Europeans. Don’t be glossing over the ugly truth. Slavery is still being practiced today in parts of Africa and the Middle East. |
orpheus108,496 posts05-02-2021 6:46pmYes. Yes. And yes. What I don’t like isn’t Rap, it’s your take on the "facts", which I think is patently false. Rap, and rappers have nothing to do with slavery, and for you to insert that into the mix is absurd. The advent of the modern welfare system and the ensuing decline of the traditional family has more bearing on socio-economic conditions, and thus rap, along with many other things, than any of your PC blurbs about slavery. As for the worst hoods in the USA, and the high mortality due to shootings, it needs to be addressed. Probably best to not hold your breath waiting for BLM to bring it up. Or Jesse, or Al. Or any of the corrupt politicians that have been in power in these cities for generations. All of the above, and many more besides, don’t care. They only care about more power and more wealth. The politicians will keep their heads down, and continue to preserve the status quo. None care about a solution. |