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Chuck D my man!
One of the most influential groups ever. 9 from me.
Massive Attack inspired - straight 10.
And actually cannot stop listening to this tune!! It's a banger.
And actually cannot stop listening to this tune!! It's a banger.
sbird wrote:
Idiot Wind sounds like conservative responses to rock n roll in the 50s and 60s...
The problem here is multi-faceted... 1. PE doesn't use those swear terms, and they are explicitly political, observational, etc. And they incorporate pretty interesting samples... 2. Even when rap has done that (swearing etc.) it's usually incorporating a certain degree of anger, cultural representation, and other aspects of the black experience that are worth considering... Lots of rap sucks, and lots of it represents some of the most interesting music of the last 30 years.
No...Idiot Wind knows his music. This is same ole stuff from 1990s.
FYI: what famous rap song (considered the genesis for most all rap) has these lyrics: "hotel motel, Holiday Inn. Say what?"
Idiot Wind sounds like conservative responses to rock n roll in the 50s and 60s...
The problem here is multi-faceted... 1. PE doesn't use those swear terms, and they are explicitly political, observational, etc. And they incorporate pretty interesting samples... 2. Even when rap has done that (swearing etc.) it's usually incorporating a certain degree of anger, cultural representation, and other aspects of the black experience that are worth considering... Lots of rap sucks, and lots of it represents some of the most interesting music of the last 30 years.
No...Idiot Wind knows his music. This is same ole stuff from 1990s.
FYI: what famous rap song (considered the genesis for most all rap) has these lyrics: "hotel motel, Holiday Inn. Say what?"
Such a catchy tune!
Will always give Public Enemy the respect they deserve, and listen actively for their latest concoction and commentary. A "7" to start!
Sorry, but to me this is horrible
This is the Main Mix. This is NOT main, or anything else. It's not even music.
nelamvr6 wrote:
Wow, are you missing out. I'm not a fan of the gangsta/thug life artists, but I totally get the anger and disenchantment they represent. Honestly not much difference between the anger here and the anger of some of the folk movement of the 60s - and for the same reasons.
[Pedantic aside -- "rap" is a musical style, while "hip-hop" is a culture spanning music, language, clothing, behavior, etc.]
Force yourself to listen to "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five then tell me you don't get it. For something lighter, "Christmas in Hollis" from Run DMC.
Tracks here from Michael Franti and Spearhed would count as rap, too, I think. "Light Up Ya Lighter," "Pray For Grace," "Yell Fire!" Listen more carefully and I think you'll realize that William and company have been playing rap for longer and more often than you think.
Full disclosure, I used to be in the (c)rap camp. The I opened my ears and my mind.
William's playing a lot more rap/hip hop here lately. Maybe he's going through a phase, I sure hope so, and I hope it passes soon. I absolutely recognize William's right to play what he wants. The fact that he plays what he wants is the biggest reason why RP is hands down the best station on earth. But rap/hip hop sucks and always will suck, and the sooner I stop hearing it on RP the happier I will be.
Maybe RP can start a rap/hip hop station and the main mix could be spared...
Wow, are you missing out. I'm not a fan of the gangsta/thug life artists, but I totally get the anger and disenchantment they represent. Honestly not much difference between the anger here and the anger of some of the folk movement of the 60s - and for the same reasons.
[Pedantic aside -- "rap" is a musical style, while "hip-hop" is a culture spanning music, language, clothing, behavior, etc.]
Force yourself to listen to "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five then tell me you don't get it. For something lighter, "Christmas in Hollis" from Run DMC.
Tracks here from Michael Franti and Spearhed would count as rap, too, I think. "Light Up Ya Lighter," "Pray For Grace," "Yell Fire!" Listen more carefully and I think you'll realize that William and company have been playing rap for longer and more often than you think.
Full disclosure, I used to be in the (c)rap camp. The I opened my ears and my mind.
Tylersmyler wrote:
There's a skip button my dude.
But this *is* a pretty cool track.
this is the 3rd Public Enemy track ive heard on RP in the last couple weeks.
Enough already!
There's a skip button my dude.
But this *is* a pretty cool track.
idiot_wind wrote:
Idiot Wind sounds like conservative responses to rock n roll in the 50s and 60s...
The problem here is multi-faceted... 1. PE doesn't use those swear terms, and they are explicitly political, observational, etc. And they incorporate pretty interesting samples... 2. Even when rap has done that (swearing etc.) it's usually incorporating a certain degree of anger, cultural representation, and other aspects of the black experience that are worth considering... Lots of rap sucks, and lots of it represents some of the most interesting music of the last 30 years.
Same ole, same ole. Boring. Old. Formulaic. Ho hum. Following the script. Rinse and repeat.
Hey guys maybe you need to scream MuthaF and Ass... and Coc....a few more times to try and relive 1990.
And I forgot: scream dahood a few times. Maybe ya need new song writers. Yeeeeah Boooooooy!
Idiot Wind sounds like conservative responses to rock n roll in the 50s and 60s...
The problem here is multi-faceted... 1. PE doesn't use those swear terms, and they are explicitly political, observational, etc. And they incorporate pretty interesting samples... 2. Even when rap has done that (swearing etc.) it's usually incorporating a certain degree of anger, cultural representation, and other aspects of the black experience that are worth considering... Lots of rap sucks, and lots of it represents some of the most interesting music of the last 30 years.
this is the 3rd Public Enemy track ive heard on RP in the last couple weeks.
Enough already!
Enough already!
Not my normal—which is exactly why I listen to RP.
William's playing a lot more rap/hip hop here lately. Maybe he's going through a phase, I sure hope so, and I hope it passes soon. I absolutely recognize William's right to play what he wants. The fact that he plays what he wants is the biggest reason why RP is hands down the best station on earth. But rap/hip hop sucks and always will suck, and the sooner I stop hearing it on RP the happier I will be.
Maybe RP can start a rap/hip hop station and the main mix could be spared...
Maybe RP can start a rap/hip hop station and the main mix could be spared...
Same ole, same ole. Boring. Old. Formulaic. Ho hum. Following the script. Rinse and repeat.
Hey guys maybe you need to scream MuthaF and Ass... and Coc....a few more times to try and relive 1990.
And I forgot: scream dahood a few times. Maybe ya need new song writers. Yeeeeah Boooooooy!
Hey guys maybe you need to scream MuthaF and Ass... and Coc....a few more times to try and relive 1990.
And I forgot: scream dahood a few times. Maybe ya need new song writers. Yeeeeah Boooooooy!
Hell yeah ... Public Enemy.
I saw them OPEN for U2 in 1991 on the ZooTV tour ... Blew my mind.
I saw them OPEN for U2 in 1991 on the ZooTV tour ... Blew my mind.
Not a popular choice.
I suspect that Bill will file this under "Another damn of the damns not given".
But, yah, go ahead and give it the rating you want, if it makes you feel better.
I suspect that Bill will file this under "Another damn of the damns not given".
But, yah, go ahead and give it the rating you want, if it makes you feel better.
Nice! Huge P.E. fan since I was like 12.
Flava Flav!
Flava Flav!
Sorry, but playing of new Public Enemy in 2025 on RP is going to earn at least an 8 from me.
Excellent choice RP.
Keep the minds open, not in the rut.
Keep the minds open, not in the rut.
dope. Some just don't get it
really low brow
Chuck D's still got it.
Nice callback to their big second album in the first line.
Nice callback to their big second album in the first line.