Comments on: KRS-One Hip Hop Lives Review by Samir Siddiqui http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/ Latest Music Videos from Rap & R&B, Along with latest Clothes, Sneakers, Movies etc. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:59:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/ hourly 1 By: ATI http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/comment-page-1/#comment-43732 ATI Wed, 30 May 2007 15:11:51 +0000 http://www.realtalkny.net/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/#comment-43732 I always find it funny how people on the net speak on rappers lives as if they actually know these people personally I always find it funny how people on the net speak on rappers lives as if they actually know these people personally

]]> By: killaman http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/comment-page-1/#comment-43429 killaman Wed, 30 May 2007 04:57:33 +0000 http://www.realtalkny.net/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/#comment-43429 Nas is a sucka he doesnt apply what he says in his lifestyle his character is inconsistent like look when his crew bravehearts had momentum with the oochie wally record he didnt even support them when the album dropped nor did he show his face when they made public appearences then he changes frm nasty nas to escobar what work has he put in on the street to name himself escobar? like his character is not solid and he is a confused person he has no loyalty just like when kay slay had his album out and nas contributed vocals on the Too Much record he was the biggest out of the artist on that track and he didnt wanna show up in the video because he doesnt like loon? and kay slay was like what the fuck is wrong with this dude, he aint real. All his records he tries to teach you about being strong and having knowledge and wisdom when he doesnt apply any of that to his character so opposed to sayin he's real and dope lets just say he's just reciting the quote he read from the book he was reading. Nas is a good lyricist as in he can put words together that make it sound super inteligent but there is no real substance behind it if he doesnt apply it and live it through his own experience and thats not real. you internet thugs can shit talk about this comment but thats the real str8 up Nas is a sucka he doesnt apply what he says in his lifestyle his character is inconsistent like look when his crew bravehearts had momentum with the oochie wally record he didnt even support them when the album dropped nor did he show his face when they made public appearences then he changes frm nasty nas to escobar what work has he put in on the street to name himself escobar? like his character is not solid and he is a confused person he has no loyalty just like when kay slay had his album out and nas contributed vocals on the Too Much record he was the biggest out of the artist on that track and he didnt wanna show up in the video because he doesnt like loon? and kay slay was like what the fuck is wrong with this dude, he aint real. All his records he tries to teach you about being strong and having knowledge and wisdom when he doesnt apply any of that to his character so opposed to sayin he’s real and dope lets just say he’s just reciting the quote he read from the book he was reading. Nas is a good lyricist as in he can put words together that make it sound super inteligent but there is no real substance behind it if he doesnt apply it and live it through his own experience and thats not real. you internet thugs can shit talk about this comment but thats the real str8 up

]]> By: ATI http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/comment-page-1/#comment-43244 ATI Tue, 29 May 2007 21:15:22 +0000 http://www.realtalkny.net/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/#comment-43244 Definetly, its lack of reach in terms of being "fresh" holds the album back from being a top-tier LP Definetly, its lack of reach in terms of being “fresh” holds the album back from being a top-tier LP

]]> By: the last word on the subject http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/comment-page-1/#comment-43237 the last word on the subject Tue, 29 May 2007 20:54:27 +0000 http://www.realtalkny.net/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/#comment-43237 My bad, I meant to say this on my last post. If you have any one of KRS’ last few projects, beginning with Sneak Attack, then you understand my point. The songs started to sound too much alike. The songs on “Hip Hop Lives” are safe, but they are not FRESH. My bad, I meant to say this on my last post.

If you have any one of KRS’ last few projects, beginning with Sneak Attack, then you understand my point. The songs started to sound too much alike. The songs on “Hip Hop Lives” are safe, but they are not FRESH.

]]> By: the last word on the subject http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/comment-page-1/#comment-43235 the last word on the subject Tue, 29 May 2007 20:51:45 +0000 http://www.realtalkny.net/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/#comment-43235 I've heard the cuts from this release. While there are solid beats and solid lyrics in places, this album is still missing a key componet of Hip Hop. All in all, it's not very FRESH. BDP and Marley, back in the day, had FRESH approaches to their cuts. FRESH is having a very unique sound, approach, topic, verbal flow, and concept. FRESH is a gamble, because its so edgy and different. AS an example: "Kill A Rapper" is safe. Tight beat, tight lyric. "Illegal Business" is FRESH. Wild sample, crazy hook, innovative verses and flow. FRESH has to be handled with 100% confidence, because mainstream will only accept it if the underground feels it (think Outkast). If you have any one of KRS' last few projects, beginning with Sneak Attack, then you understand my point. The songs started to sound too much alike. The songs on "...Is Dead" are safe, but they are not FRESH. There was alot of holding back on both ends. Thats nothing new either, Kanye holds the best tracks for self. The Common tracks are almost always "medium". The basic flow of the album cuts goes beat/chant/verse/hook/verse/hook/outro. While that's fine for the novice- this is far from meeting the creative potential of either Marl or Kris. There was hollaring and hype on each cut, but did you listen and really hear any "heat"? Something that made you burn the song- take it to your man's crib- because you wanted to be the 1st cat to say you were up on it! The music wasn't as bold or commanding as the title of the album. The listener deserved more. That's my say. I'll read up on yours. Thanks for checking my post out. I’ve heard the cuts from this release. While there are solid beats and solid lyrics in places, this album is still missing a key componet of Hip Hop.

All in all, it’s not very FRESH. BDP and Marley, back in the day, had FRESH approaches to their cuts.

FRESH is having a very unique sound, approach, topic, verbal flow, and concept. FRESH is a gamble, because its so edgy and different.

AS an example:
“Kill A Rapper” is safe. Tight beat, tight lyric.
“Illegal Business” is FRESH. Wild sample, crazy hook, innovative verses and flow.

FRESH has to be handled with 100% confidence, because mainstream will only accept it if the underground feels it (think Outkast).

If you have any one of KRS’ last few projects, beginning with Sneak Attack, then you understand my point. The songs started to sound too much alike. The songs on “…Is Dead” are safe, but they are not FRESH.

There was alot of holding back on both ends. Thats nothing new either, Kanye holds the best tracks for self. The Common tracks are almost always “medium”.

The basic flow of the album cuts goes
beat/chant/verse/hook/verse/hook/outro. While that’s fine for the novice- this is far from meeting the creative potential of either Marl or Kris.

There was hollaring and hype on each cut, but did you listen and really hear any “heat”? Something that made you burn the song- take it to your man’s crib- because you wanted to be the 1st cat to say you were up on it!

The music wasn’t as bold or commanding as the title of the album. The listener deserved more.

That’s my say.
I’ll read up on yours.
Thanks for checking my post out.

]]> By: piffpusher http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/comment-page-1/#comment-43173 piffpusher Tue, 29 May 2007 17:15:04 +0000 http://www.realtalkny.net/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/#comment-43173 lol,marley marl look like jeezy on the cover lol,marley marl look like jeezy on the cover

]]> By: Jaisaun http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/comment-page-1/#comment-43169 Jaisaun Tue, 29 May 2007 17:07:39 +0000 http://www.realtalkny.net/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/#comment-43169 P.S. Nas album was HOT! P.S. Nas album was HOT!

]]> By: Jaisaun http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/comment-page-1/#comment-43166 Jaisaun Tue, 29 May 2007 17:05:36 +0000 http://www.realtalkny.net/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/#comment-43166 KRS One is an icon. Hip Hop still breathes good music. Everyone wants to point fingers at the South for making "bullshit" music. Its "bullshit" music everywhere. If the East Coast flooded the airwaves now, I'm pretty sure you would hear some "bullshit". If the West Coast was getting airplay all day, I'm quite sure you would hear some "bullshit" in the mix. The South got it locked right now, so for every good artist that's from the South that gets played, it's 5 wack ones. 10 years ago was the shiny suit era. Remember? You had niggas going against that too. Niggas are gonna always have something to say. If you're real lyrical, you're too complicated. You spit something simple, you're elementary. What the fuck do y'all want? Don't blame the South. Cause a wack rapper exists everywhere. www.myspace.com/jaisaunmusic KRS One is an icon. Hip Hop still breathes good music. Everyone wants to point fingers at the South for making “bullshit” music. Its “bullshit” music everywhere. If the East Coast flooded the airwaves now, I’m pretty sure you would hear some “bullshit”. If the West Coast was getting airplay all day, I’m quite sure you would hear some “bullshit” in the mix. The South got it locked right now, so for every good artist that’s from the South that gets played, it’s 5 wack ones. 10 years ago was the shiny suit era. Remember? You had niggas going against that too. Niggas are gonna always have something to say. If you’re real lyrical, you’re too complicated. You spit something simple, you’re elementary. What the fuck do y’all want? Don’t blame the South. Cause a wack rapper exists everywhere.

http://www.myspace.com/jaisaunmusic

]]> By: Rastafarai http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/comment-page-1/#comment-43145 Rastafarai Tue, 29 May 2007 15:58:41 +0000 http://www.realtalkny.net/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/#comment-43145 A Yo! Killaman your mom head skills is garbage.. Tell her to smarten up.. Fall back homie.. Whats with the insults? Respect your elders. Nas is a legend.. By the way you imbecile, its spell "CONSCIOUS" not "CONSCIENCE"..... A Yo! Killaman your mom head skills is garbage.. Tell her to smarten up.. Fall back homie.. Whats with the insults? Respect your elders. Nas is a legend.. By the way you imbecile, its spell “CONSCIOUS” not “CONSCIENCE”…..

]]> By: ATI http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/comment-page-1/#comment-43143 ATI Tue, 29 May 2007 15:49:08 +0000 http://www.realtalkny.net/2007/05/topic/topic/editorial/krs-one-hip-hop-lives-review-by-samir-siddiqui/#comment-43143 at #3, I'm under 21, and I still thought the album was dope. at #3, I’m under 21, and I still thought the album was dope.

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