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Katie (868 KP) rated Get Up On This in Podcasts
Jun 8, 2018
Many great recommendations (2 more)
Organic bits
Beef Season
I love Get Up On This so much! I've been listening since Jensen Karp's first appearance on Kevin Smith's podcast. I loved learning so much about rap history through him. I've always had a hard time keeping up with new things and while I don't dig all of their recommendations I'm happy to at least know about the things they talk about and occasionally broaden my interests.
Rico Rodriguez recommended Straight Outta Compton (2015) in Movies (curated)
Woody Woodmansey recommended track Jean Genie by David Bowie in Platinum Collection by David Bowie in Music (curated)
I don't think I ever really listened to a rap song by Ice-T. I really enjoy him on Law & Order: SVU and I like his reality show with his wife. So I thought I would give the book a listen. I learned a lot of interesting things about him and made me like him a little more. If you have followed Ice-T, you probably know all this stuff, but it was interesting for me to find out about his background.
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated The Thieves Banquet by Akala in Music
Nov 8, 2019
Great UK conscious artist
Akala is an incredible person. Writer, activist, genius and damn good rap artist. The Thieves Banquet continues Akala's vehicle of using the music to spread his valuable and important messages but only works if it sounds good and it does. It's not Akala's best work but it's still better than most of the other dirge out there. I'm reviewing this in 2019 and right now we need a new album to give the social commentary for today
Billy Gibbons recommended E.S.P by Erick Sermon in Music (curated)
Adam DeVine recommended Ghetto D by Master P in Music (curated)
Bong Mines Entertainment (15 KP) rated Phone Ringing - Single by Young Gurf in Music
Jun 18, 2019
Young Gurf is a 30-year-old rapper from a small town in Abbeville, Louisiana. Not too long ago, he released a harmonious rap tune, entitled, “Phone Ringing”.
“Phone ringing they calling me. Why they keep bothering me? All night in the studio, ni^^a can’t even fall asleep. I be like, ‘What? What?’ Answer like, ‘What? What?’ They be like, ‘Yup, yup’. I be done hung up.” – lyrics
‘Phone Ringing’ tells an interesting tale of a young street hustler who has his eyes on the prize. Apparently, he’s busy and all about his business.
Therefore, when he works in the studio at nighttime, he doesn’t like to be bothered by people who call him with nothing prosperous to say.
‘Phone Ringing’ contains a relatable narrative, harmonious rap vocals, and melodic instrumentation flavored with hip-hop and trap elements.
“I just want everybody to know my music and to show the world that it doesn’t matter where you are from, success comes from the depths of the earth. But everybody sleeps on us small-town boys and they put us as the underdog. My goal is to let everybody know where I’m from, rep my city, and let ‘em all know what it is.” – Young Gurf
https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/young-gurf-phone-ringing/
“Phone ringing they calling me. Why they keep bothering me? All night in the studio, ni^^a can’t even fall asleep. I be like, ‘What? What?’ Answer like, ‘What? What?’ They be like, ‘Yup, yup’. I be done hung up.” – lyrics
‘Phone Ringing’ tells an interesting tale of a young street hustler who has his eyes on the prize. Apparently, he’s busy and all about his business.
Therefore, when he works in the studio at nighttime, he doesn’t like to be bothered by people who call him with nothing prosperous to say.
‘Phone Ringing’ contains a relatable narrative, harmonious rap vocals, and melodic instrumentation flavored with hip-hop and trap elements.
“I just want everybody to know my music and to show the world that it doesn’t matter where you are from, success comes from the depths of the earth. But everybody sleeps on us small-town boys and they put us as the underdog. My goal is to let everybody know where I’m from, rep my city, and let ‘em all know what it is.” – Young Gurf
https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/young-gurf-phone-ringing/
TacoDave (3514 KP) rated Withdrawals by Tom MacDonald in Music
Jul 23, 2021
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A Beautiful, Sobering Song (Pun Intended)
Tom MacDonald is known for being controversial. And while I'm not a huge rap fan (because I don't like to hear about drugs, violences, or "hoes"), I tend to like most of his songs.
But his newest song "Withdrawals" transcends everything else he has done. It is an honest, sobering, haunting song about going through withdrawals from alcohol or drugs, and you can tell that Tom has really lived through it.
Combining fantastic rap bars with a melodic hook, the song manages to stretch across genres and speak to anyone who has experienced the pain and trauma of trying to kick a bad habit.
The hook/chorus shows the duality present in an addict's mind where he really wants to stop making bad choices, but at the same time he really enjoys using chemicals to numb his mind:
"Deleted all the numbers from my phone, I'm staying home
Really wish that I was drunk with all my friends
I'll either beat it or I won't, and overdose
Really wish that I was high with all my friends."
What a great song, with a powerful message to help others overcome addiction. I love it.
But his newest song "Withdrawals" transcends everything else he has done. It is an honest, sobering, haunting song about going through withdrawals from alcohol or drugs, and you can tell that Tom has really lived through it.
Combining fantastic rap bars with a melodic hook, the song manages to stretch across genres and speak to anyone who has experienced the pain and trauma of trying to kick a bad habit.
The hook/chorus shows the duality present in an addict's mind where he really wants to stop making bad choices, but at the same time he really enjoys using chemicals to numb his mind:
"Deleted all the numbers from my phone, I'm staying home
Really wish that I was drunk with all my friends
I'll either beat it or I won't, and overdose
Really wish that I was high with all my friends."
What a great song, with a powerful message to help others overcome addiction. I love it.
Bong Mines Entertainment (15 KP) rated Hues by Cam the Artisan in Music
Sep 2, 2019
Cam the Artisan is an up-and-coming hip-hop artist from Atlanta, Georgia. Not too long ago, he released a music video for his “Wya?!” single.
The Kevin Cruz-directed audiovisual finds Cam the Artisan performing at various locations.
Also, the music video contains cameos from fellow rising music stars David The Tragic, Pote Baby, and a slew of Atlanta cool kids.
‘Wya?!’ contains a relatable storyline, harmonious rap vocals, and melodic instrumentation scented with a contemporary rap aroma.
The likable tune is a fan favorite from Cam the Artisan’s latest album, entitled, “Hues”.
Not too long ago, Cam the Artisan released a music video for his breakthrough single, entitled, “Bliss”.
“It really shows that Sprite is at the forefront of connecting with underground artists that are shaping our culture. Being selected to be a part of Sprite Way is an amazing feeling honestly, especially being able to represent the city of Atlanta. Also, little things like this show me I’m on the right path.” – Cam the Artisan
So far, the audiovisual for “Bliss” has collected over 16,ooo+ YouTube views, and over 900,000+ streams on Spotify.
Also, the song is featured as track #16 in the curated Sprite Way playlist featuring 18 other promising hip-hop artists.
The Kevin Cruz-directed audiovisual finds Cam the Artisan performing at various locations.
Also, the music video contains cameos from fellow rising music stars David The Tragic, Pote Baby, and a slew of Atlanta cool kids.
‘Wya?!’ contains a relatable storyline, harmonious rap vocals, and melodic instrumentation scented with a contemporary rap aroma.
The likable tune is a fan favorite from Cam the Artisan’s latest album, entitled, “Hues”.
Not too long ago, Cam the Artisan released a music video for his breakthrough single, entitled, “Bliss”.
“It really shows that Sprite is at the forefront of connecting with underground artists that are shaping our culture. Being selected to be a part of Sprite Way is an amazing feeling honestly, especially being able to represent the city of Atlanta. Also, little things like this show me I’m on the right path.” – Cam the Artisan
So far, the audiovisual for “Bliss” has collected over 16,ooo+ YouTube views, and over 900,000+ streams on Spotify.
Also, the song is featured as track #16 in the curated Sprite Way playlist featuring 18 other promising hip-hop artists.