Is the art of great lyrics becoming lost? That is the question that i need answered. With the music that is out today the lyrical content is nothing like what we heard in the 90's, even the gangsta rap of the 90's was much better than what we are hearing today.
So, can someone tell me what the problem is? Is it that these rappers lack a proper education? Or maybe they were too cheap to pick up a rhyming dictionary. Now, of course we are not looking for every rapper to be a Rakim or Nas or even Guru(RIP) for that matter.
Look don't get me wrong, I think some of the music is good and some is bad but there is an overall artistry when it come to lyrics. I love hearing a clever line or something said with a great delivery or those lines that tell a story and make you see the vision of the artist. Just listen to Ice Cube's "Today was a Good Day" When you hear it, it puts you right there with him and you feel what he is saying.
Now I like Drake and I think hes next in line for stardom BUT DAMN!!! Are you going to be a rapper or singer make a choice. I want to hear something clever, witty and pure lyrical hottness coming from these dudes and all of it does not have to be broken english. Good english, great lyrics and a great delivery will always win, so now the question who out there in MC land can make that happen?
I will have my money waiting to purchase their product. Keep it Bangin!