Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Ice Cube Slams Modern Rap
Ice Cube, co-founding member of legendary Hip-Hop group N.W.A., isn't happy with the state of Rap these days, and I'm inclined to agree with him. (c)Rap music these days is all about who has how much money, how many cars, and goes to what parties. The strong message style has been tossed aside in favor of braggarts and show-offs, and that's just sad. FTA:
"Political rap has been pushed into the background, and rap has turned into bling party music. Groups like Public Enemy and KRS-One have no stage any more. I've been doing this 20 years - but rap is full of bravado now, and nobody wants to listen."Preach it, my brotha... (Link -- via Fark)
