R.I.P. Whitney
Freddie Gibbs “Rob Me a N****” Live in Indy
Cool live visuals for one of my favorite songs of 2011. Freddie’s blog buzz may have come and gone, but I think he’s technically one of the best MCs of his generation. He’s definitely the best post-gangsta Gangsta rapper in the game. I questioned the whole Jeezy/CTE move when it happened, but it looks like a good fit. Shout out to Golden Eagles Media for the footage shot at The Vogue Nightclub in Indianapolis. I love that venue.
Oh yeah, and 9th Wonder is on the tables.
Raekwon: Solo careers hurt Wu-Tang
In this short interview done for VLAD TV, Raekwon suggests that solo careers hurt the Wu-Tang Clan. Essentially, he claims that the solo albums bred jealously and competitiveness which ultimately damaged group productivity. This is strange because I always felt that Wu-Tang’s structure, which facilitated solo moves, was part of the reason they collectively and individually made dope music for so long. A more rigid group structure would have lead to even more intense frustration and competitiveness.
Furthermore, the solo albums only made them better MCs. I think the jump, emceeing wise, from 36 Chambers to Wu-Tang Forever was in-part due to the solos. It gave them a comfortable space to build their identity and sharpen their skills.
Anyways, Raekwon offers an interesting take that I’ve never heard before. Check it out…