Monday 13 July 2009

Share the Money not the Beef


There's been a newly recorded song featuring Mase and Cam'ron- one time close friends as well as one time bitter adversaries; I for one and most of Harlem should be - feeling this. This is what rap needs - reunions. I think that rappers should focus on their craft, perfecting it, and building their brand. That would mean stopping the beefing and getting the money. Have people learned nothing from tragedy? We've witnessed a lot of violence that has centered around a business, an industry that was meant to service and propel, not damage. Many of the beefs are WWE status anyway. We dont need that; what we need is good music. Much has been made by numerous artists about a need for that old 1990s vibe, and I agree. Although there was the whole East Coast- West Coast thing going on, good music was made aside from that. The 1990s gave us Illmatic, All Eyes on Me, Reasonable Doubt, Ready to Die, We are the Streets, Its Dark and Hell is Hot, and a host of others. We need that again- meaningful rap. Rap that saves us from depression and misery; rap that gives us a voice again. Jay said it best, "I know that we facing a Recession, but the music thats being made is gonna make it the Great Depression" if you feel me on this share ur views; even if u disagree your opinion is welcome as well.


Basquiat

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