Art and its imitation of life

They say that art imitates life, rather the question has been posed and I for one have wavered in my conclusion. More recently I have been under the theorem that life has begun to imitate the art. A disagreement with that would be a moot point- just check any surroundings that u r in and how people move, then turn on ur t.v. and it all seems choreographed patterned after what u will see. I recently watched snippets of a DVD that accompanies the debut effort from Maino- which I must say has come all too popular- no one gives u just their music anymore u must get the visual as well; Suddenly my theory was challenged. There's a certain authenticity about this guys music that is backed by credibility- is that not what life is about? If u agree then I ask y do we accept those who cannot prove what they have spoken to be experience. I went on to check sound scan and saw some very disappointing numbers in the way of his sales and I ask y. Is the music not good enough or is the message too real. Have we reached a point where truly content takes a back to seat delivery. Do not take this as a call to buy the album- if u like him support; what this is a call to though is an inventory of what has become of our tastes in music and thus of popular culture. How long can we go on letting life imitate the art and not vice versa.

Thoughts

Basquiat

The Game Strikes Back

I reported last week that Jay Z unveiled the lyrics to the intro of Blueprint III and mentioned 3 of his most recent rivals rappers Jim Jones and the Game, as well as one time friend and business partner Dame Dash. Never one to be hushed, the Game has retaliated with "I'm So Wavy" the title diss track. In doing so the Game has waged verbal war on Jay Z with Beyonce as collateral damage. Many mentions or speculations I should say were made of Beyonces extra-curricular activities, saying some of which is getting it in wit NBA dudes. The Princess of R and B( Mary J is the queen) shocking! How true- who knows I only do the reporting. Hear it for urself here.

Basquiat

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

Nike Sample Sale - Part Deux

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Joe Buddens Vs. The Wu

The Method Man/Joe Budden beef has begun to take on a life of its own. Recently Wu Tang member, Inspektah Deck came to the defence of Meth, releasing a diss track about Buddens. Buddens has yet to say whether or not he will retaliate but has said that he could cook Deck just for fun. My question is, if Meth did not find it necessary to put something on wax then why Deck? Grown men can handle their own. Could it be that Meth knows he is out of his league? - surely Deck is? Lyrically Joe Budden's is very sharp. Don't forget the Desert Storm days of the A Team, Fab and Bundles. This one might be ugly...for the Wu. Comments anyone?

Basquiat