December 9th, 2008
Will Barack Obama’s Victory Influence Hip Hop Music?
Common speaking on Barack Obama & Hip Hop:
“I really do believe we as hip-hop artists pick up what’s going on in the world and try to reflect that,” he told CNN, outlining his belief that mainstream as well as so-called “conscious” rappers — the more socially aware — will pick up on what he sees as the more optimistic prospects of an Obama presidency.“I think hip-hop artists will have no choice but to talk about different things and more positive things, and try to bring a brighter side to that because, even before Barack, I think people had been tired of hearing the same thing,” he said.
Full Story: CNN
Agree or disagree with Common’s statements?
Tags: Barack Obama, Common
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December 9th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
I pray that Common is right.
First?
December 9th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
u guys need to face facts man..im no racist or nothing like that..but just like bush took orders through a cell..this guy does too..did u know that the guy he takes orders from DOESNT LIKE CHINA AND RUSSIA AND WILL DO ANYTHING TO START A WAR, THEN CHINA AND RUSSIA ARE GONNA BE AN ALLIANCE AND WE’RE GONNA HAVE TO TURN TO EGYPT TO HAVE OUR BACK..do u guys really think this guy control the economy??? he has to do what his boss tells him to do, this guy could only do thing that’ll “help” the ecomnomy, lets see how long it will take him..look it up, im no hater, i just know the facts..prisonplanet.com will lend u a hand..i bet u anything that most of black people voted for this guy just cuz he’s black..HOP ON THE BANDWAGON U SHEEP’S AND LEECHES
December 9th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
It already has. ie. Jeezy- black president, Jay-Z “barack obama of Rhymers feel honored”
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December 9th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
oh and fuck maccain..he’s worse lol..id rather VOTE FOR ASSASSINATION!!
December 9th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
WHO FUCKIN CARES
December 9th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
#2,3,4= DUMB, dumber, and dumbest……….go kill yourselves!
December 9th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
lol dumb question nigel this nigga is gonna affect movies, everything to do with uncle sam. chris rock had that comedy where he was president. is it comedy still?
December 9th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
i thought mccain won the election,what the hell is everybody talkin about!
December 9th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
will barack obama influence hip hop music? no.
but money will.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Agree…if you haven’t noticed, Gangsta Rap is dead my people. People are slowly getting tired of hearing that shit. Only mainstream “Gangsta rapper” is Jeezy ..1 Dude..remember State Prop & The whole ROC roster, LOX, Gunit, they were all hot..now its pure commercial..its more “happy” shit. niggas making Happy music are the ones that are selling…(not including Jay Z, cause he can rap about anything and sell records).
Let me know if you agree or not…And if you don’t WHY? (no ignorant responses will be given attention to)
December 9th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
well common is a great rapper luv his album but most conscious dont sound so positive at all. all they do is repeat whats going on in news and tell stories out history books not to say its something bad but if thats real hip hop then hiphop should be very boring i mean come on conscious rappers are just great in trying to make pretty simply stories very deep what hip hop needs is whats going on now all different types of artist and the oldheads need to stop Y-ning cuz thats fucking up this whole shit its like most of them are like the best teacher but there way of teaching is very boring for most youngster
December 9th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
idk…lol
Music goes in cycles the president sorta has an effect on it but it seems to be more to it then that! Music has gone back to the club but the “gangster” stuff ain’t dead yet!
December 9th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Nice comment BigLou, you really contributed to this topic yourself
-smh
December 9th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
“Numero uno, annuit coeptis
That’s the language of our Latin ancestors
On the back of a dollar, the plan and the message”
December 9th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
I hope so.
Enough with the modern day minstrel shit already.
December 9th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
ayo “SON” ..THATS A NAS QUOTE!…i was buggin when i first heard that..I still think Him and Jay are on that FreeMason Tip
December 9th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Mainstream hihpop is so superficial and materialistic it’s not even funny. You can’t find any other music genre where the mainstream artists are so obsessed with talking about money this and money that. I mean 95% of mainstream hiphop is wack lyrics about cars, money, bitches hoes and gangsta stuff.
I blame the record labels who are only interested in signing these knuckle heads who really don’t have any interesting to rap about. There are a lot of great rappers out there with great lyrics about all types of interesting topics, that makes you think. Rappers like Immortal Technique, Jedi Mind Tricks…etc but record labels aren’t interested in rappers like that. They rather continue to sign all these “I fucked 10 hoes last night and my car is hotter than yours” rappers.
I’m sure Obama’s victory will influence hiphop BUT it’s up to record labels to give those rappers a shot to shine. You find most quality hiphop in the underground scene that’s for sure.
I hope fans understand how talented Joell Ortiz is and I would love to see him blow up cause that dude really has something to say.
December 9th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
barack really took this shit by the neck. my niggaz 3 animals short of a zoo…..
December 9th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQrR9TI2mDA
December 9th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
i researched heavily on that freemasonry shit, the word originated from actual masons (the dudes that lay cement to make concrete) a noble took the word from them. some crazy shit man, i found one of they bible last summer
December 9th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
I think Com is right that the President sets the tone for the country. And there is no question that President-elect Obama has indicated that the tone for his administration will be much different and much more conciliatory than Bush.
But like everything else, there are a number of factors beyond Obama’s -and hip-hop’s- control. More than anything, the lack of money in the system will weed out the much less bankable artists as labels only invest in sure things.
And to a large extent, I think that listeners are turning away from the alpha thug with the $100K chain on his neck. Its just out of step with the times. Don’t you think Busta looks corny with dancing around with cash in his hands beside a Bentley in his latest video? That’s played out.
As Slick Wilie said: its the economy, stupid.
Or the Illuminati. Whichever.
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December 9th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
It will only influence real hiphop artist.
December 10th, 2008 at 12:05 am
^^ like yu really know about real hip hop artists white boy
December 10th, 2008 at 12:22 am
yo..babylon,illuminati 33rd scottish ritus mason.etc….man fuck it!!we cant change anything..they plan all dat shit.all we can do is work for them get a lil money why they bankin…who u think control the drug game?fuckin british top intelligents…and they finance shit like cointelpro and black ops with that shit!!jus live yo life and get that knowledge…make that money LEGALLY word the fuck up!!be smart!!!be like me…..brethren!holla at ur boi for more info..oh yeah!!!obama is alright at leat we get fucked over by a brotha this time.
December 10th, 2008 at 12:41 am
HELL NO…..the only thing influencing hip hop is money
December 10th, 2008 at 1:29 am
@ #20…go molest yo self bitch!
December 10th, 2008 at 4:15 am
yeah, I think it’s going back to the early 90’s again. just like how the fashion is changing, slimming down like the clothes in the 80’s, the same for our music going back to that conscious rap. I say this cause the gangster image has gone corny people. how can you be so real and so hood and so gangsta when you dry snitching on yourself at the same time? what are you a part time killer/entertainer? get the fuck outta here with that bullshit. we heard the same sob stories over and over again. we know yo ass is strugglin mothafucka, we know already. you never seen a mob cat, all of a sudden start rappin. why? he’s exposing himself. you can’t be a gangsta then all of a sudden tell everybody that you is a gangsta. Gangsters don’t do that shit. they just do what they do. why you gonna brag about shit that’s gonna get you in trouble and your friends in trouble. think about that for minute yall, yall so called rappers and emcees. what is keepin it real? are we keepin it real with ourselves at this moment right now, or are we keepin it real with the street code? entertainers are singing for sing sing. The code of silence and the exposure from fame do not mix.
December 10th, 2008 at 8:12 am
It won’t change the whole rap game..but it’s gonna be a new subject for these rappers!Most of them didn’t give a Fuck about Politic,now it’s gonna be interessing to hear these gangsta artist talk about the democrate!
December 10th, 2008 at 8:33 am
#23 I can GUARANTEE I know a f**k of a lot more than your anonymous ass.
http://www.yourfavoritewhiteboy.com
December 10th, 2008 at 9:51 am
“I think hip-hop artists will have no choice but to talk about different things and more positive things, and try to bring a brighter side to that because, even before Barack, I think people had been tired of hearing the same thing,†he said.
Agree with the above ^^^^ yes we know whats goes on in the hood and etc nobody saying to ignorne that but we don’t like hearing all the neagitive. Its easy to feel down when all you’re hearing is neagtives, much harder to be postive and up beat
December 10th, 2008 at 10:18 am
When will you people come to your senses. Republicans and Democrats are the worst out of all the parties. Why you keep voting for these niggas, I don’t know. If everybody really is striving for equality and wants to live in peace, then why not become a liberated country. Vote for the Liberals. 2012 or die.
December 10th, 2008 at 10:21 am
obama’s victory won’t influence shit. STFU and stop dick-riding this man. im sure he’s gonna be a good president but i dunno why people treating him like he’s sum kind of god or sumthing…he hasnt done shit yet; he’s not ghandi and he doesnt make miracles so STFU already. common is a fucking idiot
December 10th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
True True..
I am tired of hearing the Same stuff.
December 11th, 2008 at 10:41 am
I’m tired of hearing the same stuff too, but I am older so it really takes a real song to make me want to listen. Being that I watched Hip Hop from the beginning, it sort of saddens me as to how it turned out. It’s like having real big hopes and aspirations for your child and then they grow up to be shit. Hip Hop does reflect the times though but it is mostly based on young peoples views. In these times, it’s not cool to be young and naive, you have to give yourselves a head start. Don’t wait until your 30’s to open your eyes, we all play a part in making the world better for our children, black, white, asian, puerto rican, jewish, whatever. It’s time to step it up and leave ignorance and stupidity behind. Peace……
December 15th, 2008 at 10:34 am
I think some of yall are forgetting that American society is all about money…i.e. capitalism. Of course that’s going to come across in rap music — if you were from the hood and became a millionaire by the time you were 25 money would be on your mind
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