They say hip-hop only destroy
Tell 'em look at me, boy!
I hope your son don't have a gun and never be a D-boy
Being a new father, this line really touched me. Hip hop's subject matter is normally pretty consistent with drugs, misogyny, and murder--basically anything negative is portrayed as positive. But growing up in the 80's and 90's, this was the music I was exposed to so they are my classics. Would I ever let my son listen to them? Hell NO!
That being said, hip hop music is an art and it does take a considerable amount of talent to get people to enjoy what you produce. I would hate to deprive my son of such talent. I'm just happy that Lupe is helping hip hop evolve more positively. So who cares if he's accused of selling out? His true fans should realize they became fans because of his lyrics. And to understand everything that he says, they would have had to do a little research. What kid wants to do research on rap lyrics? Normally, they're just happy with a good hook and a beat.
I applaud him for making his music more accessible because this is the kind of music you want on the radio. He's building a foundation for new fans to see his true talent.
I very much agree, as a Kid I listened to some questionable music, and it wasnt always rap, but most times I hardly paid attention to lyrics and was easily pleased with a good beat. Luckily, ever since hearing Lupe, I've taken more note of lyrics and found myself drawn to his more positive and intellectual messages. Anyways, could anyone here explain what a D-Boy is? I couldnt find anything that seemed to make sense...
I very much agree, as a Kid I listened to some questionable music, and it wasnt always rap, but most times I hardly paid attention to lyrics and was easily pleased with a good beat. Luckily, ever since hearing Lupe, I've taken more note of lyrics and found myself drawn to his more positive and intellectual messages. Anyways, could anyone here explain what a D-Boy is? I couldnt find anything that seemed to make sense...
They say hip-hop only destroy Tell 'em look at me, boy! I hope your son don't have a gun and never be a D-boy
Being a new father, this line really touched me. Hip hop's subject matter is normally pretty consistent with drugs, misogyny, and murder--basically anything negative is portrayed as positive. But growing up in the 80's and 90's, this was the music I was exposed to so they are my classics. Would I ever let my son listen to them? Hell NO!
That being said, hip hop music is an art and it does take a considerable amount of talent to get people to enjoy what you produce. I would hate to deprive my son of such talent. I'm just happy that Lupe is helping hip hop evolve more positively. So who cares if he's accused of selling out? His true fans should realize they became fans because of his lyrics. And to understand everything that he says, they would have had to do a little research. What kid wants to do research on rap lyrics? Normally, they're just happy with a good hook and a beat.
I applaud him for making his music more accessible because this is the kind of music you want on the radio. He's building a foundation for new fans to see his true talent.
I very much agree, as a Kid I listened to some questionable music, and it wasnt always rap, but most times I hardly paid attention to lyrics and was easily pleased with a good beat. Luckily, ever since hearing Lupe, I've taken more note of lyrics and found myself drawn to his more positive and intellectual messages. Anyways, could anyone here explain what a D-Boy is? I couldnt find anything that seemed to make sense...
I very much agree, as a Kid I listened to some questionable music, and it wasnt always rap, but most times I hardly paid attention to lyrics and was easily pleased with a good beat. Luckily, ever since hearing Lupe, I've taken more note of lyrics and found myself drawn to his more positive and intellectual messages. Anyways, could anyone here explain what a D-Boy is? I couldnt find anything that seemed to make sense...