I grew up in 90's. Thus I grew up in Hip Hop's prime. The rap world was dog eat dog. MC's had to run a gauntlet of Jay Z, Gangstarr, Jeru, Biggie, Big L, Snoop, Dre, Naughty, and Tupac, just to name a few. They each distinguished themselves with their ability to put words together. The weak were eaten by fans while the strong survived to enter another cypher.
Somewhere, somehow, things went wrong. Having good lyrics somehow became a hindrance. Some folks now assume that lyrics get in the way of the dance floor. As if Biggie didn't make Juicy, Tupac didn't say I get around, and Foxy Brown didn't tell Jay Z ain't no. I've tried to wrap my head around this idea that lyrics have no place in today's rap world. Video blogger Jay Smooth did a great job of speaking for me on this issue.
In general, 69% of our society just doesn't get it. They are the people that make you scratch your head, pondering what the hell they were thinking. The remaining 31% are those that have chosen to represent a rational way of life, while being open to others, and respecting ALL KINDS OF COOL....What Percent Are You?
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