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HIP HOP Now & Then

This is a tag team discussion. RULE: In the beginning of your TAG post, put the words NOW (meaning you are representing the hard hitters of today's Rap Playa's: 50, T.I., Kanye, Nellie, even Lil Jon) or put the word THEN (meaning you are representing the greats: Common, Roots, and even Master P or EPMD, your choice). Lets talk about the era and what it meant or means to you and how that artist's work affected you even where you are today. It's On!

Tags: hip, hop, music, rap, rhyme, swagger

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Permalink Reply by Akili Amina on January 9, 2009 at 1:28am

THEN ~ Camp Lo ~ Lucini

Their Rap lyrics are like amazing! Their style is sexxxxxy as .... and this is the epitome of a Brotha's Swagger. I love their concept and they have even come up with a new tune lately, love it but doesnt compare to this Piece. This meant alot to me, because back then I was and will always be a huge fan of late 80's to late 90's hip hop/rap. Tag!

Permalink Reply by ALICIA S. SMITH on January 9, 2009 at 1:34am

WHOA! You might have actually started something Akili...

I'm definitely a "THEN!"

The newbies of rap can't even flirt with The pioneers of rap!!!! Just look at the pircture! This portait makes me feel so good.... And the "THENS" that are still doing it "NOW" like LL, Outkast, SNOOP, Busta, Jay, HEAVY D, and Mary... Kudos and I bow down to ya'll. Truly monumental in our culture! Where's Whodini?

Ohhhhhhhh... I got a song about this... did it two years ago.

Attachments:

I%20AM%20HIP%20HOP[1].mp3, 4.3 MB

Permalink Reply by Akili Amina on January 9, 2009 at 1:40am

So True! Alicia

I love the "I Love Hip Hop" rap song. It's cool and really loving the bridge in that one with the harmony.

Permalink Reply by ALICIA S. SMITH on January 9, 2009 at 1:51am

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

This is it what... luchini falling from the sky, let's get rich what!

Akili Amina said:

THEN ~ Camp Lo ~ Lucini

Their Rap lyrics are like amazing! Their style is sexxxxxy as .... and this is the epitome of a Brotha's Swagger. I love their concept and they have even come up with a new tune lately, love it but doesnt compare to this Piece. This meant alot to me, because back then I was and will always be a huge fan of late 80's to late 90's hip hop/rap. Tag!

Permalink Reply by ALICIA S. SMITH on January 9, 2009 at 1:54am

When I used to rap... back when I was 13, they always told me that I souned like Ladybug! Paying hommage to you Ladybug!

Permalink Reply by Akili Amina on January 9, 2009 at 1:54am

Camp Lo's ~ Lucini is ONE that displays the epitome of a HIT song, Hip Hop, sexyness and breathing a concept in both image and the song. This is aspirations of all here, if I'm not mistaken.

Permalink Reply by ALICIA S. SMITH on January 9, 2009 at 1:57am

I love this AKILI... I can't stop... DEFINITELY A "THEN!"

YA MOMMA GOT A GLASS EYE WIT A FISH IN IT, YA MOMMA GOT A GLASS EYE WIT A FISH IN IT

Permalink Reply by Akili Amina on January 9, 2009 at 2:01am

Alicia!

YOU went into the archive for this one. You had to dust off this one. This discussion is addicting! lol Have to admit they had fun and I had fun watching. Great creativity when you see others it sparks more within you. You get the feeling of wanting to create too.

Permalink Reply by ALICIA S. SMITH on January 9, 2009 at 2:04am

Girrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl... I am a HIP HOP HEAD!!!! Old Hip Hop that is! I like the new stuff.. it's fun to dance to... but it's nothing like what you grew up on... check out my "Thank you to Stevie" post. This is how Hip Hop makes me feel... like he described his childhood in the song... mine was oldies, new r&b like troop, guy, shai, en vouge, keith sweat, NEW EDITION... and HIP HOP!

Akili Amina said:

Alicia!

YOU went into the archive for this one. You had to dust off this one. This discussion is addicting! lol

Permalink Reply by Kamille B on January 9, 2009 at 9:44am

im sorry but i gotta do this imma have to put Noen...meaning now and then....im 18 so many dats way....even tho immm so over to the then side honestly common could have had some of the good stuff he has with out kaney...and to me its about mving foward yah u can take from the past but u should always be changing...

Im infuenced more musicly from the then peeps because when it comes to lyrics they to me seem more knowlagable..cept master P i dont noe much bout him cept dat he has a cute son lol...ANYWAYS FLOW WISE THO LOOK TO NOw (not so much lil jon lol)because i dont wanna sound like anyone thats out there now ...yeh dats a bit bout what i think =)

Permalink Reply by Akili Amina on January 9, 2009 at 3:45pm

Kamille

"and to me its about mving foward yah u can take from the past but u should always be changing..."

WELL said my sister I never ever thought of it that way! What you said is very true. Creativity is inevitable and so is change its happening, regardless of your feeling. Thank you!

Mr Eugene

" with a lil bit of the right element to heal the world. and stop the fighting in Israel.. to feed the poor and hungry in Africa."

with my right Fist Up. Your vision is identical to mine, we here in America even those who have it really tough cant compare with those in the third world countries. My vision is to aid in whatever way I can in the future. Thanks to you Both! I have learned from those, the young.

Blessings