Have you ever heard the term “It happened until November”? Yes me too. It seems that all the fans of good rap music, better known as Real Hip hop, have left the arena and are rumored to be heading to the bottom of the arena for a chance to perform on stage.
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be a rapper, but at least first acknowledge that artists like Jay-Z, P-Diddy, Nas, and even some of the new rap stars like Rick Ross, Drake, and BOB have paid enough to get to. where were you. they are in today. Also take note of the fact that they learned what was needed, worked hard, and had to wait in line as well. One thing these three newcomers have in common is the fact that they always mention how they got to where they are and through whom. This is real. (Tribute – respect or reverence paid or rendered).
The problem is, the game has changed a lot to the point where most of these new artists don’t mind giving the rap pioneers credit for paving the way for them. Now that is silly and it is as if society does not give credit or recognition to Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and some of the others who died for their achievements in helping to eliminate segregation and discrimination.
I remember a time when fans had more loyalty to artists who had real talent. Artists like Big Daddy Kane, Eric B. & Rakim, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, and even female artists like Salt & Pepper, MC Lyte, The Brat, Lady Of Rage, etc., were putting out better quality music. Although they were all in competition, they still had respect for the pioneers before them like Afika Bambaataa, The Sugar Hill Gang, Run DMC and Kurtis Blow etc. I can’t say that for some of today’s artists and music.
Just come up with a catchy hook and simple beat of shows like fruity loops and reason and you will have a hit. What happened to the fat beats and fat bass lines and beats that not only repeat for 8 bars, but have a more live feel? Although there are many new productions that I like and play, I also recognize that many of them have become too simple. With most of the current production with similar sounding lyrical content, you’re in luck if one of the so-called hit songs lasts for a hot month or so. Why would I say a month, well the fact is that there is so much new music coming out by the hour, by the minute, by the second, and because of the abundance, a song that is a hit today is old tomorrow. Especially since today’s fans don’t mind giving you too much credit, because most of them will drop their songs tomorrow. Hurry up and enjoy your fame and invest all the money you can win wisely because the rap game is saturated and short-lived for many.
What happened to the raps with substance about struggle, poverty and overcoming? Today everything is about cars, jewelry, clothes, material possessions and of course sex. Most of the artists who made all these new things were once fans of the pioneers at one point, but because some have become celebrities overnight, they forgot about the struggle it took to maintain a style. life that was considered a passing fad. Instead, they constantly take it for granted and ignore the actual effort that got them to the point of entry to have a chance in the first place.
There is something missing with many of the newer rappers, MCs, lyricists, spitters, rhymers, etc. And that’s the proper training to become an entertainer. It’s more than just rapping and having this swag with an exaggerated ego, you’ve learned to connect with your fans. See when most of the pioneers that paved the way had a performance, they came with a show. It could have included a live band, high-energy dance routines, showmanship, and a passion to entertain because they lived hip hop. They weren’t just in it for the fame or the money. Her strong dedication to pleasing her fans by putting on a real show created a real connection and that’s why fans showed crazy love and still do.
Back then, everyone and their mom didn’t want to be rappers or DJs either, so it didn’t create animosity or beef. I am grateful to have been a part of such a powerful moment in rap history and to have witnessed the birth of a culture of individuals who lived in harmony for what they loved. They showed real passion in their real raps about real music for real people and for that reason today most of their music is timeless.
Now this is not to say that there are currently no real rappers or producers left in the game today. Of course there are, but with the lack of lyrical content, the longevity range seems very different now. Most of the good music that was made in the 80s and 90s and even some of the early 2000s is still heard not only on many radio stations, satellite radio, I-pods, etc., but even in clubs. 10-15 years from now the real truth will be revealed about where today’s music is headed. Hopefully Like the World turns full circle and rap music with substance returns, full circle. Why should we care? One big reason is that the quality of actual music is being greatly compromised, and two, because too many fans are trying to become rappers and it’s polluting the game, Peace.
