I disagree with those that are saying rap is nothing but a bunch of crap. Of course everybody is entitled to their own opinions, but labeling the entire genre of rap as crap or whatever is unfair and over-critical. Personally I do not listen to much Punk music, but the music i have heard has been ok, and i respect it for its differences. I may not agree fully with everything that an artist says, but it is this dichotomy in the styles of music that makes it so great. Everyone is going to have their opinions about music, of course, but these are just bias criticisms that usually serve no validity. Nas is depicted in the video as "Jesus", but it is not meant in a sacrilegious way. Nas' lyrics are controversial, but they are meaningful, and he is not dissing God. Sometimes the connotations of his lyrics are misconstrued and that is why society disagrees so often with his lyrics. His lyrics are some of the best in the rap game. Nas does things with words that most rappers couldn't dream of doing. He is an intelligent, amazing artist and his legacy will be one of greatness. Streets Disciple is bad ass album...
I disagree with those that are saying rap is nothing but a bunch of crap. Of course everybody is entitled to their own opinions, but labeling the entire genre of rap as crap or whatever is unfair and over-critical. Personally I do not listen to much Punk music, but the music i have heard has been ok, and i respect it for its differences. I may not agree fully with everything that an artist says, but it is this dichotomy in the styles of music that makes it so great. Everyone is going to have their opinions about music, of course, but these are just bias criticisms that usually serve no validity. Nas is depicted in the video as "Jesus", but it is not meant in a sacrilegious way. Nas' lyrics are controversial, but they are meaningful, and he is not dissing God. Sometimes the connotations of his lyrics are misconstrued and that is why society disagrees so often with his lyrics. His lyrics are some of the best in the rap game. Nas does things with words that most rappers couldn't dream of doing. He is an intelligent, amazing artist and his legacy will be one of greatness. Streets Disciple is bad ass album...