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Start Date: 09-16-2007
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Last Update: 12-04-2011
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Description: just some thoughts on hip hop and shit like that
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| "Note to Self" |
Date Posted: 12-04-2011 at 11:32 PM - Comments (1) |
There WILL be typos and misplaced words, but fuck it, you get the point!
Alright, I got you man. I'll hit you up in kind of this blog type forum, just check back like on a weekly basis give or take and I'll drop some things that have worked for me. They may or may not work for you, but I think you may be able to get a few things out of this on a periodic basis. And plus, if there may be others who I can just refer back to these blog entries. They may be fairly long and possibly going off of what I'm feeling and thinking at the time, but for the most part, I'll try to stay on point and on topic.
First thing is perspective and awarness. Just know that Its possible to gain insight through someone else's eyesight. I think before you get into stringing intricate words and rhymes patterns together, you have to fully realize and appreciate the fact that there are endless ways of taking in everything. The way we see, smell, hear, taste, feel, varies from person to person. Someone may listen to your verse and take away something completely different than what you or another person took away from it.
I say that to say this. When writing rhymes, yea, your writing what YOU feel and think, but you also have to write with the understanding that there are various people from various backgrounds who may interpret what your rhyming about in different ways. However, you WANT them to relate. I always find it best to insert somewhere in your rhymes some element of humanity that everyone can relate to. To sprinkle in or even flood common human emotions, concerns, thoughts, feelings, experiences, etc. This builds connections, where listeners can relate to what your saying even when they can't truly and really relate, you know what I mean?
So yea, you can write and rhyme about bangin them heaters in the streets or your nerdy ass crush in science class but still throw in there some powerful human element that everyone can relate to. That to me at times works well. As i get older that becomes more and more the foundation and inspiration of where I start forming the thoughts in writing a 16.
Life experience is a big thing. Before I go into the structure of intricate rhymes , realize that one powerful line based off of life experiences common to us all can blow away 20 multi-syllable super complex lines about nothing, trust me. That really is the key. You wanna have those one or two liners that are just heavy hitters, make people say to themselves "FUCK!" because they think it , but just never know that the thought could be expressed in words. And that's what your doing with this heavy hitter line concept thingy that I'm getting at. That's key.
That's first man, just write about life. I'm not saying keep a fucking diary, but as I go about my daily life and I experience something amazing, or super sad, or really funny, or deep, or whatever, I usually pull out my iphone and type a quick note for later. Just kind of a reminder about what happened. I don't type it in as a rhyme, I just type it as a I see it. OR you could just snap a quick photo, Forming it into a rhyme comes later. Again, whats important about it , is I type in my perspective. If I'm alone , that's it, my view; but especially when i'm with or around others, I type their reactions too , like,
"Just saw this motherfucker Mike get punched in the face and thought how fucked up it was, but my nigga Randy sitting here laughing and shit"
and that's it. I may come back the next day and throw that in a rhyme, or maybe even a year later, that shit could inspire some other shit, because I may go through a completely different experience but notice the similarities between the two separate situations. Try to make that a habit, self notes. Sounds stupid, but it gets into knowing yourself and the world better. That keen awareness will come across in your verses.
Aight man, i'll touch base building off that in about a week, respect, out. |
| Brutally Honest:The Fresh Substance Mixtape Review |
Date Posted: 12-21-2009 at 06:25 PM - Comments (0) |
"don't conform to the norm.... imma make this music the way that I want to”
Intellectually, The Fresh Substance Mixtape (TFSM) is light years ahead of most projects that are available today. Love, war, poverty, power, and consumerism are but only a few of the topics touched on by the slick wordsmith. Sitting through the entire mixtape, the flow of one track to the next pulls you along for a mesmerizing yet sobering listen. No question, without a doubt there is a skillfully laid message within the music.
From beginning to end TFSM is a vivid experience; a mind numbing trip through the thoughts and feelings of Brutally Honest. It is a brilliant showcasing of one man's worldview backed by poetic verses and delivered with smooth clarity.
Complete with great hooks and bh's natural singing ability, most of the music can translate over wonderfully live. Nonetheless, this is not south queens drug cellar black hoodie rap...nor is it Canadian music* (pow bitches). At points one yearns for that ONE track to stand out, for that one radio HIT that you can dance to, or even something with a sexually witty hook; maybe something about how shorty a quarter, her ass fat, and how she gotta be Harvard grad with such crazy brain power. Where is the self boasting, the track about his pluto colored sports car, snow storm ice, shoes, etc.... you look for it but it rarely if ever comes. It never happens, in fact , maybe this says more about us than it does bh who all throughout the mixtape makes comments regarding the roots and cause of such a mentality....e.g. : “The Show”, “Stay Blind” “2023.”
There are those who will listen, get lost in the content and caulk it up as backpack music. With that said, one could easily substitute the word listeners for friends in the following quote; "I lost so many friends, fuck it, maybe they lost me." At points TFSM feels like a drug induced dream e.g. “Age of the Machine” from which you continuously wakeup due to the alarmingly hard truths in tracks such as “Vermont.” So in effect, ultimately, The Fresh Substance Mixtape is a skillful work of art, a masterpiece for how well the songs are arranged in order to build and support one another.
recommeded
* Just joking, some of my best friends are Canadian. |
| Danger Rich's Slaughter House II Review |
Date Posted: 10-06-2008 at 06:13 PM - Comments (1) |
“ This year is the death of my old style”
There is a method to the madness. Danger Rich's mixtape Slaughter House II naturally goes in a slightly different direction than the original Slaughter House. Ironically, with a more commercial sound, it's more effective in penetrating the mind with the many messages that are lightly intertwined throughout the tape. Looking at tracks like “For the Rest of Your Life” , “Backpack Flow” or the hilarious “No Hair”, you can see that he isn't just saying nothing on the track..... shouts to mims. Its apparent that Danger is becoming a master at serving up knowledge without force feeding the listener.
Lyrically, the mixtape stands even with SH one,which is a plus and a minus. Its impressive in that you would think that he would have to sacrifice a little lyricism for the direction taken, but no, he has lyrics to spare, “Couldn't step foot in my zone with a motion offense.” Yet, there is a little disappointment for those looking for him to lyrically take it above the series debut. Still, nonetheless, he is miles above 95% of the mixtapes on the market.
On that note, I can't help but think of Jay-Z when he was in that zone spitting verses like that on the Dynasty intro, allowing us to see within his mind, to see the causes and consequences of his hunger pains....the motivation behind his hustle. Similarly , Rich has the potential to provide us with such material but only gives us small glimpses into his inner thoughts about his downfalls, regrets, and troubles. For instance, on “Walking Legend”, he briefly mentions, “ I was real fucked up when my mom left my dad.” There are similar notes of this sprinkled throughout the album, like on “Let the Beat Build” or “UPS is Hiring" on the latter spitting “I was fatherless, raised in the wilderness." Again, this sensitive subject is dwarfed and tucked in between lyrically hard hitting lines.
Understandably though, the mixtape is not an angry, mad at the world, emotional album. Its not Mood Muzik or The Marshall Marshall Mathers LP , nor is there evidence that he was going for that effect. Instead, there is a unique swagger with commercial potential that is laced with introspective moments. Ultimately, with his skill level, this formula works. The Slaughter House II shows growth and slightly surpasses SH1, with good replay value, definitely worth a listen. Although you can enjoyably play this in your earphones, its more suited for the SUV. Respect. |
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