Lord Finesse - No Gimmicks

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Listen to this song and then think about the rap music we hear today. The album this song was on was released like 13 years ago. 1995 I believe. It's a dope album and if you wanna download it, check the link in my sig.

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[aloivas]

I'm not sure what you mean 'now think about the rap music we hear today'? I don't see what this song has to do with hip hop in the 00's. It's a good song but its also typical mid 90's new york boom bap. That's where it belongs and in no way is it ahead of its time, if that's what you're getting at...

 

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I'm not saying it's ahead of its time, lol. I'm saying the lyrics apply to a LOT of rappers today. I was listening to Lord Finesse today at work and it just hit me, that's all.

When you're riding the next rapper's dick (That's a gimmick)
When you're R&B, and then you cold flip (That's a gimmick)
Start rhyming hardcore just to get a hit (That's a gimmick)
When you get over, but your skills ain't shit (That's a
gimmick)
When you rap, but you don't have soul (That's a gimmick)
When you cross over just to go gold (That's a gimmick)
When you're not a gangster, but portrayin a role (That's a
gimmick)
What's when you shape in somebody else's mold? (That's a
gimmick)

What's when you rap and don't appreciate the art? (That's a
gimmick)
What's when you sell out just to get a start? (That's a gimmick)
What's when you make bullshit just for the charts? (That's a
gimmick)
What's when you rap, but it's not from the heart? (That's a
gimmick)
What's when you're hardcore, then you turn pop? (That's a
gimmick)
When you steal ideas to get props? (That's a gimmick)
When you sell out to be on top? (That's a gimmick)
What's when you front like you're hard, but you're not? (That's
a gimmick)