Definition

Well here we are again, another year, and instead of hip hop progressing we have seen an exponential decline in coherence of this, "music." The song, "Definition" performed by the venerable Mos Def and Talib Kweli is what sparked this digression of sorts. Their lyrical content is actually overly dank. It's almost impossible to memorize their lyrics without double digit listens. The music is saturated with thought, powerful statements, and insightful visions. Whether you agree with it or not, they have at least respected themselves enough not to use the phrase, "Superman that hoe" in a song. The dankness of spoken word and the Black Star movement so drastically surpasses the current hip hop nonsense. Although I am currently in the midst of a Grateful Dead phase right now, I strongly encourage the consumption of dank hip hop. For those of you that are new to the game, check out Pete Rock aka "The Creator." His 2004 release, "Soul Survivor II" is a testament that even old school heads have the versatility to make conscious music that has excellent beats and neck breaking choruses. Moral of the story: there is a reason that hip hop's largest fan base are training bra wearing, Noxema using, YM reading, Hollister rockin' high school girls. It's gaaabidge.
One Love.