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The second law of thermodynamics is known as entropy, which states that over time, a person, place or thing will move from a perfectly ordered state to a disordered one. While in its original context, entropy relates to heat and energy conversion, it can also be applied to the physical life, with the slight exception that human intervention can sometimes prevent, or at least slow down the speed of entropy. Think of a house that needs serious restoration: over time, it will eventually decay, and if no one tends to it to prevent this, that house will eventually crumble into itself. However, if someone decides to take the initiative to restore it, whether by replacing or repairing the foundation, priming and painting the walls and adding extra support, one can save the house.
Over the last fifteen years or so, entropy has had an impact on Hip-Hop. The decline of the authenticity of the music and the life force of the culture seemed to start in 1997, at least in my eyes, and while I cannot pinpoint the exact cause, many will agree that the inundating of big corporations firmly planting themselves like a plaguing virus played a big role. These ravenous vultures found a way to deceitfully exploit the music and culture, and as the main manufacturer, extracted it out of its original essence, and diluted it into something that was unnatural and unfamiliar.
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Using the metaphor of preventing a house from declining into a dilapidated state by the use of extensive maintenance, why can’t we as advocates of Hip-Hop culture use this same concept to help save, or at least preserve the original conditions of the culture? I catch flack on this site at times for being “stuck in the 90s.” While this may be partially true, I don’t look at it this way; I see it as a way to help preserve the “best part” for the younger generation. I understand that there are some younger heads who simply do not wish or care to learn about the history of this culture, and that’s perfectly fine. In due time, and given the right conditions, they will eventually want to educate themselves. I do this for the bunch that do want to learn. After all, our duty as older heads is to teach the youth, and this does not only apply to music. What good is the knowledge a school teacher has gained via higher education or life if said teacher does not apply it and share it?
The now generation has a variety of measures and tools to enlighten themselves on Rap history, and should be taking full advantage of this. As a child growing up, I did not have access to the internet which was still in its beta stages, and those who did have internet access also had long enough paper to be able to afford it. Nearly everything I’ve learned thus far was from being an autodidact, by reading books, magazines and everyday socializing and as much as I’ve absorbed, I still find myself learning more and more each day.
Instead of criticizing and condemning the MC who’s “keeping it real” or “making music like it’s still 1995,” salute them for doing their part in preserving and maintaining the culture and manifesting artistic awareness. You also can do your part by teaching the babies. It doesn’t matter if you’re 20 years old or 30, if you have the knowledge, pass that shit on! I’m sure you’ve heard the old African proverb: “It takes a village to raise a child,” so teach the babies! The children of today will be the leaders, educators, MCs and gatekeepers of Hip-Hop for the future. God bless the child that can hold his own.
I agree with this 100%. As a youngster myself, I just try to do the best I can to learn about this culture that has done a lot to shape the way I view the world. I’m still learning, but whatever knowledge I have I try to spread to my peers and those a few years younger than me. For me, I got into hip-hop at a time when “mixtape Weezy” was starting to really blow up, and if it wasn’t for being inquisitive and doing research, I shudder to think of what sort of hip-hop I would find appealing…
Theres a distinction between wisdom and knowledge… knowledge is essentially relative and redundant in comparison to wisdom which is timeless and the only means to true enlightenment. It’s not productive to dwell in the past. Period. Especially whether it be to reminisce on the so called good old days. The nostalgia, so to speak. I’m 23 years old, and I love good music period. Illmatic is my favorite rap album and I do have an affinity for old-school shit, but I don’t see the point of acknowledging or paying homage to a past era. Inspiration might spawn from the music, one might like the shit… So what? this is now.
All good points. I agree with most of what everybody is saying. My question is why can’t I find Shaq’s gargantuan-ass in the photo? he should be the most obvious right?
“History is the science of studying the past which played a crucial role in what IS today, so it definitely is important to bring awareness and preserve it.”
I wholeheartedly agree with you there, and with the sentiment throughout the editorial that we need to pass down knowledge of the history of hiphop to the youth. However this doesn’t mean that musicians should get a pass by making music that is a throwback sound. I love some vintage rap. And I’m routinely a person who hates on musicians who make rap that sounds like it’s from 95. It’s one thing for a rapper or producer to appreciate and be inspired by those sounds, anyone who has listened to rap of that era would be, it’s great music. Making music for that timeframe today is lazy in my eyes. Classic artists from the early 90s were innovating. You aren’t pushing the art forward any by trying to rehash what was already done extremely well fifteen to twenty years ago.
Two things that caused a major change in the music is money and fame. Both those elements aint the worst things for hip hop but to much of them is gonna change the intention and motivation behind the music. In the 90s alot of people were making music because they really had something to say but when they started seeing rappers make millions of dollars and become megastars it was only natural for most MCs to put their real thoughts and emotions aside and just think about what music would actually work in a commercial world rather then what’s just a really dope song. Then you have people from outside the culture coming in and investing in what they think is real hip hop but then try to design that artist just for mainstream appeal but I definitely dont think its cool for the younger hip hop fans to diss someone just cause they feel their stuck in the 90s cause that shit was dope. Its a bunch of different shit but I just really like the XXL poster. I still have mine and since you guys aint really elaborate on that here you go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLc-yNJEjZI
It’s amazing to read this and feel it 100%.
My main occupation in life is “hip-hop student”. Period.
I’ll never get tired of it.
Supreme Mathematics:
(1)Knowledge – is the accumulation of facts thru observing, learning, and respecting. Knowledge is the foundation of all in existence, for it must be “known” in order to make it manifest. Knowledge is the “light” given off by our SUN, which is the foundation of our Solar system. Also the Original Man whom is the foundation of ALLAH’s family. KNOWLEDGE=SUN=ORIGINAL MAN.
(2)Wisdom – is wise-words being spoken, or to speak Knowledge(wise-dome meaning a wise-mind), and act according to it. Wisdom is WATER, or the vital building block of life. Wisdom is the Original Woman because thru her Cipher(womb) life is continued. It is also a reflection of one’s Knowledge, and is shown and proven by the Moon being a reflection of the Sun’s light(knowledge). Knowledge+the reflection of Knowledge=Wisdom(1+1=2). WISDOM=MOON=ORIGINAL WOMAN.
(3)Understanding – is that which shows and proves the completion of Knowledge and Wisdom(Man, Woman, Child). Understanding is a clear mental comprehension. It is the Original child which is the star. The highest form of Understanding is Love, the bond between Man and Woman, or Knowledge and Wisdom. UNDERSTANDING=STAR=ORIGINAL CHILD.
“I’m studying 120 right now. Call me back at the God hour”
yo marty, my respect for you just went up a notch for knowing about a great day in hip hop. i wont speak disrespectfully toward you again. word is bond.
and special s/o to JES for dropping science on this site.
petty.
Another great thing is the fact that the usual shit-talkers don’t comment on these intellectual posts, which means no need to read ignorant ass comments that don’t make any type of sense. However, it’s sad, and I truley hope that “In due time, and given the right conditions, they will eventually want to educate themselves.”
Fucking Awesome. This was a great read. Thank you for writing it. As I read it I saw myself going thru the same things coming up in the golden era “Nearly everything I’ve learned thus far was from being an autodidact, by reading books, magazines and everyday socializing and as much as I’ve absorbed, I still find myself learning more and more each day”
*I printed this out and I am going to leave them all over the school I teach at (Full Sail) and @ the Cafe I manage (Sleeping Moon Cafe, Orlando FL, we did a Willie Evans CD Release for his most recent album)
Shout out to the Dope House
@ Justice…
Knowledge is not a prerequisite for acquiring wisdom. Wisdom is more of a recognition of truth and is not at all related to the realm of intellect per se.
With regards to the preservation of hip-hop and any other realm that’s seemingly worth documenting, for that matter: Preservation is fine, there’s nothing wrong with that but my point is just that one shouldn’t dwell on the abstractions of others. Yes, historical accounts of people I’ve never met are abstractions IMO (even if what they are saying is true). When in the process of scrutinizing and analyses history one tends to delve into thought processes pertaining to the past (obviously) and this can cause much abstraction and utterly redundant thinking, that’s just not as I’ve mentioned before, unproductive.
For example. Motherfuckers come up with myriads of stories pertaining the death of pac? My question is. So fucking what? (Note: I know you are more referring to the history of the music and culture in general. I’m just using 2pac death as an example)
Anyway, the vantage point that I’m coming from is actually more deep.. There’s a bigger truer picture, but that picture is not meant for this blog.. or post.
Fred said – “However, it’s sad, and I truley hope that “In due time, and given the right conditions, they will eventually want to educate themselves.”
I say the same thing every time there’s an intelligence inducing post. The trolling and ignorance is upsetting. It’s like can mutha fuckas really be that fucking dumb and ignorant?
not productive*
Knowledge is an external component of self. This is acquired through learning of material of theories, laws and facts which have been documented before you came into existence. Wisdom is an internal component of self. This comes from acquired common sense from people in your surroundings and internally discerning what is sensible, allowing you to navigate through life. You can have one without the other but you need both to truly understand the importance of both.
@ YoungCosby.. Well said.
First of all, why is it that making Boom Bap Hip Hop means that it sounds like it came out in 95′. Boom Bap is a style….a certain sound….a TYPE of Hip-Hop (the best type as far as my preference, actually). Just like 808′s and all that shit is its own type of sound in Hip-Hop.
Secondly, even if you’re gonna call it 90′s Hip-Hop, whats wrong with making music with that type of feel and/or sound to it? There’s nothing wrong with paying homage. & actually to say that:
“Making music for that timeframe today is lazy in my eyes. Classic artists from the early 90s were innovating. You aren’t pushing the art forward any by trying to rehash what was already done extremely well fifteen to twenty years ago.”
is like saying that one can’t be inspired by music that they loved just because its from the past & that taking that sound and making something new with it is a bad thing. That like saying sampling is “the Devil”…lol. I mean if that’s the case then a lot of Hip Hop wouldn’t exist if everyone thought that way. A lot of the music from the 90′s contains samples. Actually I think taking something and making it your own is one of the core ideals of Hip Hop.
@Justice thanks for posting this blog. Knowledge is power and everyone is given the ability to gain as much knowledge wisdom and understanding of everything around them as they can. It is up to the person to choose whether or not to use that knowledge and pass it on to make a change in the world.
learning never stops
It’s definitely not right dwelling in the past yet it is. It all depends on how much time you spend in the past. What needs to happen is for that journey to go full-circle. You are where you are, hit the rewind button in time, and then come back to the present.
As for trolls and those who aren’t willing to purposely participate in discussion, it’s their choice. At first I thought people get away with things in life. But that’s not true. They might get away one way but end up getting their ass bitten the next day.
First of all, why is it that making Boom Bap Hip Hop means that it sounds like it came out in 95′. Boom Bap is a style….a certain sound….a TYPE of Hip-Hop (the best type as far as my preference, actually). Just like 808’s and all that shit is its own type of sound in Hip-Hop.
Secondly, even if you’re gonna call it 90’s Hip-Hop, whats wrong with making music with that type of feel and/or sound to it? There’s nothing wrong with paying homage. & actually to say that:
“Making music for that timeframe today is lazy in my eyes. Classic artists from the early 90s were innovating. You aren’t pushing the art forward any by trying to rehash what was already done extremely well fifteen to twenty years ago.”
is like saying that one can’t be inspired by music that they loved just because its from the past & that taking that sound and making something new with it is a bad thing. That like saying sampling is “the Devil”…lol. I mean if that’s the case then a lot of Hip Hop wouldn’t exist if everyone thought that way. A lot of the music from the 90’s contains samples. Actually I think taking something and making it your own is one of the core ideals of Hip Hop.
Oh & Shoutout to Illustrate! I went to Full Sail a couple years ago..didnt’ finish but I learned some things & I some pretty good times there & being in that environment.
@people talking about the 90s sound, In My opinion BOOM BAP is not just a old sound but its also a futuristic sound. For the simple fact that true boom bap music starts with just a simple sound and then builds from there. So every part of the beat serves a purpose so you have to know the proper use of each sound so it makes sense and the words also play a part as another instrument. Now boom bap isnt the only dope from of hip hop because most artists dont use that style anymore but it fits a lyrical type MC the best imo.
@musichead169 You got some valid points there.
Personally, I think the art of sampling is one of the most important elements of hip-hop music. Unless a producer can actually play instruments and create real melodies, I think sampling should be a must in any beat. And contrary to popular belief, it’s actually possible to sample in a creative way and make music that doesn’t sound like the 90s/classic New York golden era hip-hop. Take Big K.R.I.T. for example. He makes soulful southern hip-hop. And that shit is dope.
FUCK YA BITCHASS NERDS!
Real talk. Hip hop is a culture. Gotta be treated as such. ppl take that concept too lightly.
@Fred & Mcfly-
yea I agree with pretty much everything ya’ll are saying. You can sample in a way that doesn’t sound like the 90s/classic New York golden era hip-hop & it is one of the most important elements of hip-hop. And Mcfly, I think you said some interesting and truthful things about the Boom Bap too.
& Word Krit is dope as hell
@musichead189, my bad “futuristic” aint the right word cause that would only apply to people who still recognize certain techniques and samples in the music today. Timeless is the right word for the boom bap style. I think 90s hip hop was forced to do alot with a little and nowadays people focus more on the melody and how big and grand the beat sounds instead of knowing how to use each sound at its full potential. Boom bap starts with drums and more foundational sounds first and then builds and I think that the new artists these days start with some kinda popular sound or sample first and then build around that but anyway both ways work if the artist is dope. At the end of the day it basically comes down to who’s dope and who’s not because they just making shit thats sounds like some other shit but this was a good post.
Lyrically I think cats should find new ways to ride beats and new pockets to begin and end lines in because thats gonna produce new ways to use words and produce better MCs imo and somebody get Jay Electronic on the phone and tell him go find a studio and do his job cause we still waiting.
“Learn from the past, prepare for the future, live in the present.” Hip-hop been through different eras and it will go through more different eras. Each of the eras have been (and will be) great in their own right. There always has been and there always will be both authenticity and artificiality. Who we hear and see will depend on where we listen and look. And there will always be people looking for the real – that will never die.
much respect for the J-Live song usage. his song “Them That’s Not” blows my mind to this day
The problem is when 90′s or 80′s heads shit on ANYONE that came out after those periods, simply because they weren’t around during those periods. It’s that kind of shoving it down your throat, holier than thou attitude that makes preserving what is good in Hip Hop difficult. And it goes the other way too, when new heads shit on the past for being the past. Respect the past, appreciate the present, and get excited for the future.
Hip-Hop never declined, It is ever changing and branching out it’s limbs into different styles and sounds.
Sure we may go through a year of no real music being made but in the end QUALITY music will always be seen and heard.
Hip-Hop never declined, It is ever changing and branching out it’s limbs into different styles and sounds.
Sure we may go through a year of no real music being made but in the end QUALITY music will always be heard.
Hip Hop, like us all, is a living, breathing organism. Like all such organisms, hip-hop is constantly growing. Indeed hip hop’s progression in the last 20 years may look nothing like its progression the first 20 years. As a music, hip hop encompasses every lyricist, mc, dJ, producer, etc on and throughout this site. As a culture, hip hop encompasses much more. This is a very thought provoking post…did we witness the death of hip hop, or did it change it’s form and we don’t recognize it yet?
Thanks
Great Article! Smartest thing I’ve read all day. Props 2DBz
all these fucking comments look like scrapped paragraphs from RZA books
If you liked this post than you will undoubtedly enjoy what my producer and I have put out over the past year and a half. Here’s our latest, “Sankofa.” New album, “The Otherside,” coming soon. Long live Hip Hop.
Sankofa by G-DO & Xception
Wow I’m feeling what was said here. As a former die hard Hip Hop artist (Google:Abstract Mindstate), current manager, music industry consultant and all around industry guy, I often find myself reminiscing about 90′s or “golden era” Hip Hop (87-93,94). Although I’ve accepted change because its good and inevitable, it bothers me that everyone (especially males) between 0 and 25 want to be a rap superstar but most of them have no respect, knowledge or interest about the foundation of Hip Hop and it’s culture. That’s why it’s a constant young guys against the so called old guys battle (it’s nuts that shorties think doing what you love/Hip Hop music at 35-40 is old but anyway lol). I personally don’t think Hip Hop has an age limit, no other music does so why should it?
Now if you’re just getting started at 35-40 and you’re not already financially ok then that’s questionable but if you’re holding down your responsibilities but still love the art, hey do you! Now what Hip Hop does have is artists with the biggest egos and even that’s cool to an extent, especially since it was built off of confidence and braggadocio. Anyway, guys like Justice Equality Supreme (the author of this piece for those who don’t read) and myself lived, studied, embraced, respect and appreciate the art form and all of it’s legacy. The new dudes doing it could care less and it’s kinda disheartening because knowing the history makes you really appreciate the position you’re in, especially if you’re making money off of the music.
Hip Hop is life and in life we have to abide by certain laws, follows certain rules and know a certain amount about a specific thing in order to properly represent it or even function correctly. It shouldn’t be any different with Hip Hop! This thing has become a job and it’s employing many, especially minorities so I relate to the passion expressed in this article. I want these new dudes doing it to have fun and be creative but know the history and have respect for the forefathers of this thing. I believe that’s the only reason the pioneers are upset. Let’s keep it 100, they’re the parents of this thing and we all know how parents get when the kids start acting up lol.
Great read. Hip hop is about cash now, not about the art. That’s why the quality sucks.
Hip Hop in my opinion is not on the decline. There is a changing of the guard,but Hip Hop is still out there. The art is still out there. We can preserver “The Best Part” of the culture by spreading it out there. We also have to represent it at all times for it to be visually present. There are small ways that you can present Hip Hop that can have a lasting effect on people. If you do it right and true,people will have no choice but to recognize it`s existance. The foundation is strong,but complaining about the so-called deterioration of Hip Hop culture does nothing for it. If you Are Hip Hop,Live Hip Hop,BE Hip Hop to the fullest. Show that Hip hop can move with the everchanging landscape of society. I tend to be more positive about the state of our culture because I rep it and endulge in it daily. I stopped complaining because it drains your soul and takes you off your focus of making it better and making it last IMO.
Whats the beat in the background of the audio? Its Beautiful!!!
I think people have some good reasons to complain about hip hop. Now with that said, I believe every time something negatively effects hip hop it also leaves the door open for something positive to effect hip hop as well BUT just in me thinking about what it could possibly be that made people feel like hip hop is on the decline I thought about some things that may have impacted the music and made it weaker. Now from 99 – 2004 you had some great albums but I think people dont realize the effects of music thats not so great on the culture. First im gonna talk about the west cause after Dre’s the Chronic 2001 came out and Em’s Slim Shady album came out ( which were both incredible albums ) people on the west started to leave behind the G-FUNK era influence in the music and I dont think that was a good look for the sound of the west. Now on the east you had the rise of the 50cent and Dipset but I think other rappers were watching them so much as well as the Jayz and Nas beef that they forgot about they own core music. Yeah Mos Def and Talib and Dead Prez were out but I think NY started to leave behind the boom bap sound and the fact we still waiting for a Nas & Premo album, I think those things also play a part in why people feel hip hop is missing something. Now my last guess at what caused people to feel like hip hop is on a decline… Wait for it…. THE SOUTH !!! Now first of all I have great respect for the south and we all know its some great artist from there like Scarface, T.I and Luda but when Mannie Fresh and the Hot Boys started making club anthems and then a couple years later Lil John and The Ying Yang Twins and The Franchise Boys, D4L, etc etc came out and showed everybody that you didnt need good lyrics anymore to win. I think that made everybody stop putting to much work in they pen game. Especially since MCs from both west and east started trying to copy they bounce and club music. Now I still gotta stay on the south for the main reason why I said all this shit to begin with. I believe one of the biggest setbacks in the sound of hip hop is when the Dungeon Family broke up and stopped letting ORGANIZED NOISE do they production. When that happened I believe hip hop lost alot of soul ( just like they west did when they stopped using samples from the oldies and the parliament funkadelic era and when NY rappers traded in boom bap for Swizz beats and Timbaland ). When Goodie Mob broke up that was bad for the south and when Outkast stopped fucking with Organized Noise ( even though they still made dope albums after ) I believe that was the START of when people started thinking hip hop was dying. Now with all that said, It was still alot of dope music coming out and those problems alone didnt just create a decline in the sound of the music and you still had Jayz and Nas albums in there and 50 and G unit did alot of dope shit but by the time KANYE WEST showed up with some hip hop that reminded people of the golden era, I believe the damage was already done. By each coast leaving the core part of they original sound behind in pursuit of mainstream success from 99 – 2004. Just something I thought about after re reading where JES was talking about the life force of the culture and not being able to pinpoint where the decline in the music began.
@Justice Equality Supreme Thanks for the hook up, I miss tunes like this with wonderful melodies, no matter how much technology has improved bass type tracks in my opinon cant substitue for tracks like this
@marty mcfly man… thanks alot that was a great read.
I agree with everything you said, and I think if someone doubts that hip-hop is declining all they need to do is read what you just said because it’s impossible to argue against that.
That Lil Jon thing was very important. While I’m not saying it’s not good music (I think it is GREAT music if you just wanna get fucked up and dance in the club), I think it totally changed the perception of hip-hop. That and the 50 Cent effect: In Da Club, Candy Shop, Just A Lil Bit, etc… That showed people that anything you needed in order to have a hit was an enormous beat.
Personally, I think that type of music should not stop existing, what we really need is people to distinguish the hip-hop subgenres. The problem is that in one hand you have Lil Jon’s Get Low, and on the other hand you have Nas’ NY State Of Mind, and both these songs are labeled “Hip-Hop”. And that is wrong. As soon as the club anthems became famous, someone should have given it another name, simple as that.
Also, something that I’ve been meaning to put out there:
Credit should be given to the rappers who manage to put out HITS without adapting the hit-formula, if you understand what I mean.
A great example is the song Otis. That motherfucking song is a monster and the beat is really some old-school sampling shit. While I’m not a big fan of the song (mainly because I’m getting tired of luxury rap), I can’t help but aknowledge it.
An example of the contrary is T.I.’s Whatever You Like. After Lollipop became that hit, T.I. grabbed a Jim Jonsin beat, sang on the hook and voilà. Countless songs dropped following the same formula.
A few years ago the same thing happened with Timbaland beats. And before that, Scott Storch beats. Y’all know where I’m going.
I haven’t listened to the radio since 2005, and stopped watching MTV since, well, they stopped playing music. So I couldn’t care less what the hits of the moment are, because we are blessed with blogs like 2dopeboyz who give us the possibility of listening to fantastic music that we would never hear about out there. But it is also sad that the average music listener has this pre-conceived notion of what hip-hop is, because hip-hop hits are usually just a bunch of ignorant words that rhyme. And by ignorant, I mean lyrics that promote violence, misogyny, materialism and drug use.
But anyway, just like it is in the movie world: the best movies are the less commercial ones. I would even say, the best movies are the independent ones. Art > Money.
one of my favorite part about hip hop is that i feel like it has some of the most passionate fans from any genre. there are entire blogs that are dedicated to it and that enough people care about so it can be enough for a living. a true hip hop fan is always trying to find the best music and wont settle for less, i feel like you don’t see that in any other genre
Yo damn this nigga Mcfly went in….lol..well said.
It’s hard to explain bro. In one way I see it as being inevitable, I mean look at what happened to rock & roll, from what it started as to what it became. Nothing remains pure. Same with sports. Everything is so damn commercial nowadays. In another way, I’m shocked at how fast real Hip Hop died. I’m surprised more people from our generation are willing to go along with bullshit, & how many are followers instead of leaders. I don’t even see ANY leaders in our generation.
And on top of that, I’m surprised that so many people don’t see the awesomeness of real hip hop, the sound of it, the flow of the real emcee’s, the styles, the creativity, and the individualty. I’m surprised that these things don’t appeal to more people. But this is the world we live in. Something great is always brought down. It has always been this way
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@sticky That’s absolutely true, but at the same time, some of the most ignorant people in the world are amongst hip-hop fans.
I remember watching a Jumpofftv debate w/ Joe Budden where he really said some true shit on that topic.
sorry for double posting, I just wanna add that I found the video. Search “Are Hip Hop Fans Fickle?” on youtube and you’ll find it. Watch the whole video and you’ll agree with the shit they’re saying (because if you watch only like 1 minute, you get the wrong idea).
I think the exception to that “rule”, is the people who are “in the mix” like Budden said. Think about it. I don’t know any of you people who are commenting here, but I would bet that most of y’all are apart of the culture. What I mean is that you guys probably are artists, aspiring artists, managers, engineers, writers, DJs, etc… In some kind of way, you guys do/listen to or use hip-hop for a living.
For instance, I am an aspiring producer and will go to college in September to study audio engineering: because I feel the necessity to do/be around hip-hop at all times.
Am I right?
I work w homeless youth and I often chop it up w youngins about music. This write up was on point. Big ups even though yall don’t be posting my shit lol..Peace
Justice!!!!! Peace to you fam, i appreciate your conviction to educate and encourage heads to adhere to the real. Keep pushing!
Ive got to hand It to Justice Supreme this was a great article. Another thing worth noting is that Its not just preserving the past but preserving the better parts of the 80′s and 90′s. A child or person that is unaware of the depth of hip hop might say your stuck in the 90′s but guess what? What you perceive to be current is also throwback of a wack segment of the old skool. MC Hammer, Vanilla Ice, and Miami bass music that was the foundation of the sounds. So one can understand the anger of a whole load of people (spanning across different generations as well) when theres this saturation of the wack shit. Dudes cant innovate or make music they want to because, If they do they wont sell and If they dont sell the label will drop them because the artist is just another investment to them. Artists on independents are no better, a guy might be wack but through affiliation and a huge fan base that knows nothing about hip hops finer releases is pushed forward to real fans as a token. On some “look heres an underground rapper, hes got that 90′s swag so hes good”…………WTF? I dont care If the guy fucking met Big Pun while he was shopping for groceries, Is he Dope? Guys like Mac Miller are tokens, It wouldnt matter If they were indie or signed, they’d still get the huge sales and the crazy fanbase of suburban kids that know nothing about hip history. Its fucked up!
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