@weirdoze & Friends (@rxbbie_@natecurry_, @igwe_aka, @inthemouthadessert, @vonnie_boy) #itsaboutthefuccinart show at Holy Diver in Sacramento, CA was insane.
Song: Weirdoze ft. Tavis - My Crew
Video shot and edited by @REALLYNOTRADIO
Dreezy LA Leakers Freestyle
The other day I posted a clip from Dreezy's LA Leakers Freestyle on my Instagram page, but I had to archive it here. During a time when "mumble" or swag rap (side bar: do they write their raps or is it freestyled? Real question) is the wave it gives me an unexplainable amount of joy when I come across a dope, articulate freestyle. Freestyling shows how witty, and quick an emcee's brain works, and you just can't deny it. In my opinion, freestyling is one attribute necessary to be considered in hip hop one of the "Greatest of All Time" if you can't hit us with BARS. And Dreezy hits us with BAR after BAR after BAR after BAR after BAR in the video above. Check it out and let me know what your favorite line is here.
Mr. Hooper's "AutoReverse" Takes It Back, To Bring Us Forward
@mrhooperraps never disappoints when it comes to #hiphop! I listened to his latest album #AutoReverse back to back today, and then made the mistake of listening to the radio. Today's mainstream "hip hop" needs more diversity. EVERY SINGLE SONG was about, "let's get lit, let's pop pills, I'll take yo b$&?@ with all this money while wearing my diamond chains and rings while holding my Draco I'll shoot you in the brain. Tater tot it don't stop". There's zero substance. If we rapped like this back in the day you would get boo'd and joked forever. Today's pop rap is destructive to self, to the culture and doesn't even make sense if you decipher it concept wise besides the mumble wave argument. There's no storytelling....nada. It gives nothing to the younger generation to aspire to. Anyone can party every single night, but it's temporal and gives no guidance or knowledge on how to secure the future for yourself, family or community. Plus, the lifestyle portrayed in these songs are expensive and a waste of money. I never understood why someone would buy a $150-$300 bottle of whatever when you can get it at the grocery store for $29.99 at most. Trust me I've partied with the best of them in some great places, but it just doesn't make sense. I don't know I guess I'm officially old. Virgo season is coming I'll be 37. Anyways, I got wayyyyyyy off topic, but make sure to check out Auto Reverse by @mrhooperraps. Support #indieartists and actively engage with artists who push truth, social awareness and self love if not for yourself for the youth. They deserve a chance to be exposed to different opportunities. Diversify hip hop on the radio - signed REALLY NOT RADIO‼️ They are capitalizing on our children's future which will end in prison or death if nothing changes. Life Imitates art in some cases. #ICareTooMuch. Thank you @mrhooperraps for this album you have #purpose!