Hip Hop 101: Ask me Something

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Fri Jul 11, 2003 3:44 am

you floored me last week when you whipped out GETO BOYS on me."damn it feels good to be gangsta"you know I was at FYE today buying some retro. I think I might go back and pick that up again Thanks....

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Fri Jul 11, 2003 3:53 am

My favorite is The Diary (Scarface).

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Fri Jul 11, 2003 3:55 am

quote:My favorite is The Diary (Scarface).yeah that one is very popular

meathead333 · Post by **meathead333** » Fri Jul 11, 2003 4:11 am

quote:My favorite is The Diary (Scarface).no offense dude, but i find it funny thinking of a guy with a pee wee pic listening to scareface...lol

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Fri Jul 11, 2003 4:43 am

quote:no offense dude, but i find it funny thinking of a guy with a pee wee pic listening to scareface...lolPee-Wee's Big Adventure Rules! He is also a biker.

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GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Sat Jul 12, 2003 8:44 am

I have a question. In a couple lastest rap songs, Jay-Z talks about a "ROB REPORT" What the hell it that???

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Sun Jul 13, 2003 10:18 pm

quote:I have a question. In a couple lastest rap songs, Jay-Z talks about a "ROB REPORT" What the hell it that???Sorry I was hanging out over the weekendIt's a magazine for rich people/ballershttp://www.robbreport.com/

GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Sun Jul 13, 2003 10:38 pm

Hey, thanks!!!

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Sun Jul 13, 2003 11:23 pm

you thought he was talking about robbing people weren't you?

esjones · Post by **esjones** » Sun Jul 13, 2003 11:26 pm

quote:Here is my personal answer because right now there is no real answer. ... This music and culture was crowned hip hop from the first verse in the song.THANK YOU Yank! I have been wondering about the term "Hip Hop" for a long time.

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Sun Jul 13, 2003 11:29 pm

quote:Yank! I have been wondering about the term "Hip Hop" for a long time. No Prob.That's what this thread is for, to shed some light on the music and culture and also to get people to understand. The Video's and stuff that you see in them is not what it's all about

esjones · Post by **esjones** » Sun Jul 13, 2003 11:31 pm

quote:I don't think you fully answered Earl's question (at least the way I interpreted it), so I'll rephrase it.What are the origins of the term "hip hop"?This (the timeline) is amazing ... thank you for all the information....

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Sun Jul 13, 2003 11:39 pm

yeah I learned a lot of things myself when I first saw it. It also brought back memories when I was reading "The Golden Age"

GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Mon Jul 14, 2003 2:01 am

no, knew it was something about expensive cars and clothes, but was not to sure if it was a magazine or book or what

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Mon Jul 14, 2003 2:16 am

naw Im just pullin your chain

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 9:43 am

quote:I was fortunate to be able to go to this.... http://www.livedaily.com/news/4940.html At RiverBend in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 9thWord is that they are going to come out with some sort of "mixtape" from this event! If you hear anything, could you let me know!? I usually check this site.... http://www.mixtapekings.com/home/ (pretty useful for mixtape info) Thanks in advance!

dmitri · Post by **dmitri** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 10:16 am

i breakdance...alot of that is hip hop culture. Just good beat man...

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 5:34 am

There's some good CD's coming out soon.... Nappy Roots - Wooden Leather 8/26 Ludacris - Chicken and Beer 9/30 Murphy Lee (of the St. Lunatics) - Murphy's Law September 15th-ishThis will be the next 3 i'll get!

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 1:10 am

Yank-Quote, originally posted by msmyer Â» In the same hospital where BIG Smalls died The doctor said I had blood clotsBut I ain't Jamacian man Story on MTV and I ain't trying to make a bandI swear this right here is history in the making manWhat did this mean in Kanye West's Through the Wire. Why did he say "But I ain't Jamacian man?" Just curious, thought you might know...

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 2:10 am

Quote, originally posted by msmyer Â»Yank-What did this mean in Kanye West's Through the Wire. Why did he say "But I ain't Jamacian man?" Just curious, thought you might know... Is this a quote from "Trhough the Fire"? You have to excuse because I dont listen to radio and mainstream hip hop on the regular. Actually its very rare. But I can easily explain that a bar like this is called a "lyrical metaphor".Lyrical Metaphors are very common in hip hop and is the second ingriedient to a great song. For example to explain a better metaphor will use the song: Good To You By Talib KweliMy stance has got stamina, ya verses lack vertebrae I heard them say I was a conscious rapperBut I'm a monster when I hafta smack the stuff out of a nonsense actorUsing my 'hands solo' and I don't need chewyOver your head like Yamakas and Koofies yoI write screenjems ya'll brothas act in B-movies,type of brothas proud to be groupiesOk this is one of my favorite verses.... lets take the words "hands solo" and "chewy. (get it? Han Solo and Chewy from Star Wars) Although it refered to a violent act, he was metaphorically speaking of the Star Wars characters, and then only to end the verse to using additional Hollywood or movie/celeb references. Im sure you can find another one in there.This is what makes rappers good. now if you compare my example to yours you who would you pick. But in reference to what Kayne meant. It has something to do with either BIG's health or having a condition like that running in his family because he and his mother are both Jamaican

slbpsi63 · Post by **slbpsi63** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 2:31 am

Quote, originally posted by msmyer Â»Yank-What did this mean in Kanye West's Through the Wire. Why did he say "But I ain't Jamacian man?" Just curious, thought you might know... The phrase before that he said "the Dr. said I have blood clots, but I ain't Jamaican man." Blood clot is a Jamaican saying or vulgarity (depending on how it is used.) He was using it like yank described, it was a metaphor. He took a noun referring to one thing and used it a different way. WHAT THE BLOOD CLOT!!!!!!! LOLLater!!!

robdog · Post by **robdog** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 2:43 am

Why even listen to hip hop, now that is the question

slbpsi63 · Post by **slbpsi63** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 2:48 am

I listen to eveything except that god awful country music. to each their own.

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 4:59 am

Quote, originally posted by yank dini Â»quote:OK next question:What is the origin (reason) for people wearing one pantleg of sweat pants up and the other down... That's a New York/Brooklyn thing. LL Cool J made it somewhat popular during that sitcom In the House. Different Urban Cities do different things when it comes to wearing clothes (with the exception of saggy pants LOL ) Out west they wear Converse Chuck Taylor's (even when they weren't in style) Detroit was known alot for Alligator Shoes and Adidas Top Ten Gym Shoes.Actually, I believe that is also a way to show that you are Selling or Packing.

ebslopp · Post by **ebslopp** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 5:24 am

I've got a question...Can you fake the funk on a nasty dunk?

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 11:19 am

Quote, originally posted by dmitri Â»i breakdance...alot of that is hip hop culture. Just good beat man...really GOD! I miss those days... I remember we use to go to corner stores and collect empty cardboard boxes, break em down in the middle of the street, AND BREAK!That was before everything went to hell

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 11:23 am

Quote, originally posted by robdog Â»Why even listen to hip hop, now that is the questionI like it when people ask this question, hmmm why listen to hip hop.. no one can really answer that question but I can tell you why I listen it. This music lets you express yourself in what ever way you see fit. About the only expresssion missing is gay in which I dont think is too far behind at this point. But from back when children used to jump rope in the streets hip hop as always been a form of expression a mouthpiece for everyone that has something to say from a simple battle rap to a verbal shot at the President. That is what I love about and why I listen. One of the last forms of free speech left in this country.

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 11:27 am

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants Â»Actually, I believe that is also a way to show that you are Selling or Packing.maybe in the 1980's but not today.. Hip Hop is in this 3rd going on 4th Generation now and some folk have made it but still listen and express. They drive those same cars and some even were the gators when out on the town. But these people are business owners, high profile officers and even public service men and women.

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 8:46 pm

Quote, originally posted by yank dini Â»But in reference to what Kayne meant. It has something to do with either BIG's health or having a condition like that running in his family because he and his mother are both JamaicanThanks....

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Sat Apr 03, 2004 12:14 pm

Actually refer to slbpsi's post. I was kinda half sleep when I answered it...LOL! but the metaphor reference is correct

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