Although I believe a lot of what Casey and a few others bring to the table, I also think it's other things aswell.
It seems like Hip-hop can't be viewed as a poetic thing anymore to the mainstream. With all the technology around, people are soo spoiled and used to companies getting straight to the point that, it seems like artist are told to get to the point too.
I remember talking to someone about music not to long ago and questioned why she liked Justin Timberlake (yes I know different genre but i gotta get this point across), and she said that his music was more simple than that of Prince b/c she didn't understand what "purple rain" meant.
Rappers don't understand how to be mainstream and still be logical. We actually don't need any logic. Whats so hard about talking about your deepest feelings, ala "Dear MAMA."
You can be lyrical without being lyrical.
This snippet of lyrics is way better than the next imo.
"He passed away and I didn't cry, cause my anger
wouldn't let me feel for a stranger
They say I'm wrong and I'm heartless, but all along
I was lookin for a father he was gone"
" Yo, My power to weight ratio makes it capable
for me to carry hundred thousand pound boast radios
Fuckin' with the "Can-I", is like stepping on a
live land mine behind enemy lines
Military paratroops with camouflage parachutes
in flight suits and boots landing on your roof
Eliminate the target is the prime objective
I create psychic walls harder than cement is"
Either artist have to be more creative, or we are going to need someones niece to sign the next Tupac.
It seems like Hip-hop can't be viewed as a poetic thing anymore to the mainstream. With all the technology around, people are soo spoiled and used to companies getting straight to the point that, it seems like artist are told to get to the point too.
I remember talking to someone about music not to long ago and questioned why she liked Justin Timberlake (yes I know different genre but i gotta get this point across), and she said that his music was more simple than that of Prince b/c she didn't understand what "purple rain" meant.
Rappers don't understand how to be mainstream and still be logical. We actually don't need any logic. Whats so hard about talking about your deepest feelings, ala "Dear MAMA."
You can be lyrical without being lyrical.
This snippet of lyrics is way better than the next imo.
"He passed away and I didn't cry, cause my anger
wouldn't let me feel for a stranger
They say I'm wrong and I'm heartless, but all along
I was lookin for a father he was gone"
" Yo, My power to weight ratio makes it capable
for me to carry hundred thousand pound boast radios
Fuckin' with the "Can-I", is like stepping on a
live land mine behind enemy lines
Military paratroops with camouflage parachutes
in flight suits and boots landing on your roof
Eliminate the target is the prime objective
I create psychic walls harder than cement is"
Either artist have to be more creative, or we are going to need someones niece to sign the next Tupac.