Content Is Changing In Rap Music Lyrics
The Clayton Daily News out of Jonesboro, Georgia has a good discussion on whether or not rap lyrics are starting to show remorse. Writer Joel Hall talks about how some rappers like Jay-Z and Andre 3000 are writing hip hop lyrics about the merits of travel, appearances outside the bling and even good credit.I'm not sure if this is a sign of remorse or not or just hip hop adjusting to the changing tastes of its audience and the demand for more content in the lyrics. This same trend can be observed in the Ludacris hit song "Runaway Love" in which the rapper takes an empathetic view of abused girls in the neighborhood. No bravado or mention of bling in these rap lyrics, just excellent content.
It's refreshing to see rap music expanding its themes beyond booty, bling and bravado. And to this I say, "Bravo!"
posted by Muse Dog @ 4:56 PM
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