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2. "this song better than that weed one." In response to Reply # 1
_______________________________________ When discourse of Blackness is not connected to efforts to promote collective black self determinism it becomes simply another recourse appropriated by the colonizer
13. "These kids are making really good music while their peers are still " In response to Reply # 0
focused on writing ill raps or just putting together something that is attention grabbing enough to get a buzz. I'm not dissing raw talent, I'm just taken aback at how polished these dudes are. _________________________________________ The Combat Jack Show is the best hip-hop related internet radio show http://thecombatjackshow.com/
22. "Shit knocks so far, thanks for putting me onto them" In response to Reply # 20
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Both rappers are actually good in UA and tbey rap over better beats, thougb the beats are from the same grain. Also please link me to FZ songs that include thirs eye kemetic references and the use of drugs like shrooms and lsd for spiritual enlightment, or being positive over shit like guns and gangs. But theyre cool with each other so it's all love. I just think UA makes better music, while Meech is the best rapper of the 5
26. "just sounds the same to me. as such, i'll take FZ any day." In response to Reply # 24
it sounds lame i guess, but i only have space in my ears for this type of sound from one artist.
plus, meech wins. lightskinned dude sounds/raps like juice basically so they are a wash (even though i like juice and think people who don't are dumb).
29. "their lyrical content is still ego-tripping rappity rap" In response to Reply # 24
sure they have kemetic references and lyrics pertaining to spirituality, but it's mostly on a shallow level. they may reference third eyes, chakras, lsd, and forms of autotheism but it's without any real depth or explanation and if you take away those references they're still rapping about how they fuck bitches, party, and are better rappers than everybody.
a lot of their content is interesting and it's great to see it becoming more common in hip hop but i'm a bit disappointed at the averageness of their mixtape. if you want spiritual rap there are much better rappers out there with less buzz who do more than scratch the surface of these topics.
both rappers in the underachievers have talent and i think they will get better with time, but as of now, i think their name fits perfectly.
i'm not looking for spiritual upliftment from kids it's just great that they're even on that shit even if it's on a 'shallow' level as you say i like it 'cause they rhyme well and have a unique voice it's what interests them it's like people are always doubly harsh on rappers who chose to promote certain things
>i'm not looking for spiritual upliftment from kids
i think many listeners (especially their target audience) are though. over the past couple of years i've seen a surge in spirituality expressed in hip hop and i find it a very interesting topic to keep an eye on. a lot of kids are affected by this music, which is important to look at especially when you have rappers who, like capital steez, go too far down the rabbit hole. this music can have a lot of influence over younger generations.
>it's just great that they're even on that shit even if it's on >a 'shallow' level
agreed. it's refreshing to see rappers explore these topics because it at least sparks a curiosity in the listener.
>it's like people are always doubly harsh on rappers who chose >to promote certain things
i didn't mean it to come across like that, i was just a little underwhelmed with the mixtape. they're a thought-provoking duo with a lot of potential and hopefully their album is more concise and polished.
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