Def Jam Backs Nas' LP
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Yeah Nas just wants attention, which is fine of you are an over the hill Mc. He does have business savy in this aspect. I respect his business sense in marketing himself in a new light. He can reach the masses with a title that will shock the foundation of hip-hop. In reaching this goal; however, he fails to understand this gimmick will only send minor shock waves in the foundation of hip-hop. Enough to be noticed, but not enough to remove ignorance from hip-hop all together. (KRS-One (A pioneer in the world of the Mc) has been attacking this problem for many years.) So respect to Nas for his short term marketing abilities; however, in business it is always better to generate sales in the long run. I give this cd 1-2 years and it will be forgotten. (Much like most cd's are, unless its Tupac's 75th released cd which always gets the rap community stirred up. (how many songs can companys ruin before you will let his name rest with his great songs that he made and finished, not just cut and paste lyrics.) Now for my personal opinion.
I personally think Nas is an idiot for doing this. His lack of understanding keeps his ignorance fresh in everyones mind. To me it seems as if he is trying to stir racism. In the electronic age we live in racism is a form of past ignorance. To keep re-hashing the same basic ignorance over and over again leaves little to the thought of originality. This concept has been done in Nas lyrics over and over again. I think Nas needs to hang up his hat or find some originality. This is just my opinion as Iam sure someone will jump on my words saying things like "he (Nas) is original and "he (nas) is not over the hill yada yada yada. Save it. I just gave my opinion and only seek to engage in discussions, not revert to name calling.
I personally think Nas is an idiot for doing this. His lack of understanding keeps his ignorance fresh in everyones mind. To me it seems as if he is trying to stir racism. In the electronic age we live in racism is a form of past ignorance. To keep re-hashing the same basic ignorance over and over again leaves little to the thought of originality. This concept has been done in Nas lyrics over and over again. I think Nas needs to hang up his hat or find some originality. This is just my opinion as Iam sure someone will jump on my words saying things like "he (Nas) is original and "he (nas) is not over the hill yada yada yada. Save it. I just gave my opinion and only seek to engage in discussions, not revert to name calling.
LOL damn...so much wrong with this post...
In what way will the "N" word "shock" the "foundations of hip hop?" Do you realize that rappers have been using the word nigger (miss me with the "difference" between the word nigga and the word nigger. there isn't one) forever now? it makes absolutely no sense to think that this is for shock value. Are you shocked by the word nigger? Do you think anybody else is? You call this a gimmick. What is gimmicky about it? Could it be that there is a concept behind the album as a whole that makes Nigger a relevant conceptual title for it?
Are you saying that his goal by using that title is to remove the ignorance from hip hop? I don't think anyone is silly enough to actually believe that you can remove ignorance from anything with an album title. Ignorance wont be removed from hip hop until ignorance is removed from people. Good luck with that one.
Lack of understanding of what?
First you say its a simple minded marketing tactic, now you say its an attempt to stir yup racsim which makes no sense from a marketing standpoint when you consider that 90% of the people purchasing his albums are white. So which is it?
Really? Racism is a thing of the past? Its not relelvant in this "electronic age" we live in? Make sure you stop by this site and let them know.
http://www.stormfront.org
have you heard the album? If not, then how can you comment on its content? How do you even know what any of the concepts are? And what is the concept that he has done over and over again as you say?
NIGGER! (just kidding)
In what way will the "N" word "shock" the "foundations of hip hop?" Do you realize that rappers have been using the word nigger (miss me with the "difference" between the word nigga and the word nigger. there isn't one) forever now? it makes absolutely no sense to think that this is for shock value. Are you shocked by the word nigger? Do you think anybody else is? You call this a gimmick. What is gimmicky about it? Could it be that there is a concept behind the album as a whole that makes Nigger a relevant conceptual title for it?
Are you saying that his goal by using that title is to remove the ignorance from hip hop? I don't think anyone is silly enough to actually believe that you can remove ignorance from anything with an album title. Ignorance wont be removed from hip hop until ignorance is removed from people. Good luck with that one.
Lack of understanding of what?
First you say its a simple minded marketing tactic, now you say its an attempt to stir yup racsim which makes no sense from a marketing standpoint when you consider that 90% of the people purchasing his albums are white. So which is it?
Really? Racism is a thing of the past? Its not relelvant in this "electronic age" we live in? Make sure you stop by this site and let them know.
http://www.stormfront.org
have you heard the album? If not, then how can you comment on its content? How do you even know what any of the concepts are? And what is the concept that he has done over and over again as you say?
NIGGER! (just kidding)
I think you are overlooking the point that I made. To me racism is a thinkg of the past. Other prefer to keep it constant. I do not have time for racism and treat everyone with respect until they give me a reason not to. The electronic age has brought about a mass change in parts of the world where people have needed help the most. The erasing of strange and unfamiliar regions is a thing of the past. With a network where millions of people can communicate we can learn and understand others natures and ways. Thus ushering a new era of thought and learning. Racism stems from fear and ignorance. Anyone who thinks that the electronic age has not changed the way we act is in dire need of n education. Understanding will lead to change.
real shit
it aint like this guy named his shit nigger
nas is a grown, black man. let him do what he wants, its of course controversial to get sells but hey, now adays thats what ya gotta do to make money as a rapper off ya music cuz half the people will dl it
it aint like this guy named his shit nigger
nas is a grown, black man. let him do what he wants, its of course controversial to get sells but hey, now adays thats what ya gotta do to make money as a rapper off ya music cuz half the people will dl it
Yes the album is called NIGGER.
Where you been all this time?
Hey thanks for you opinion! I really don't care about it though. I made a valid point in the topic discussed. If you do not feel as though I did, you are more then welcome to write an appeal to the siccness board explaining the lack of validation in my "OPINION".
I will say this. You have a semi-valid debate; however, you are just one person on the net. Excuse me if I do not do what you would like me to do.
Take care..........friend.