Posted on 11/14/2008 10:32:20 AM PST by weegee
In today's age of bling, there is still a vein of political hip-hop -- whose tone could now change, said some artists.
"The commentary has to be rewired," said Chuck D of Public Enemy, speaking on the phone from Long Island. "It's a big difference between pointing the finger at a government run by George Bush or Ronald Reagan to a situation at hand where you feel you can address President Obama."
He said the critique might move from "rant and rage" at the president to community ills, internationalism and the status of women.
"We are believing in certain aspects of politics now," Common said in a phone interview. "November 4 is the first time in my life that I ever felt that America was one."
"The next generation of kids will have something new to rap about," said Nas. But he also previously wrote lyrics expressing his hope -- and his uncertainty -- about Obama's presidency:
I'm thinking I can trust this brother
But will he keep it way real?
. . . When he wins, will he care still?
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
It’s quite beyond me why they celebrate this as if they themselves had been elected.
While yes, we would have been happy about McCain winning, we wouldn’t be throwing it in everyone’s faces and bullying blacks.
Yup. I forgot to post that.
Heheheh.
Again, why so hostile to newbies?
This is supposed to be a forum to learn. Since joining, I have done nothing but try to learn more about conservatism and how to support my beliefs. However, Freepers continue to put me down simply for asking questions.
Your suspect; for a while; deal with it.
“Your suspect; for a while; deal with it.”
Your sentence reflects an interesting interpretation of grammar. I think you mean “You’re suspect for a while; deal with it.”
How about answering my question about the free music download issue instead of bullying me?
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