16. "Also, I see a lot of "we made it"" In response to In response to 15
Or "we're trying to make it" attitude in the music.
Granted that the way they show their ability to strive is thru material things but then who in America doesn't do that?
Its all about perspective. We sit here enjoying the luxury of posting on the net, we have free time. To someone born into nothing - all this can be considered nothing but selfish indulgement & a complete waste of time & resources - yet WE don't feel guilty.
I think that this "we're making money at any cost" thing has to go its course. It may be towards the end because even the southern brothas are stepping up (surpassing) the urban cats when it comes to pulling themselves up from nothing ot having any material thing their heart desires. Once people see that it can be done (thru these images) then the focus will turn to how its done & balancing it out.