in his songs, he will only be listened to by others who do so, specifically the ever increasing college broski population, who have frighteningly slowly crept into high schools everywhere. And I will say there is nothing wrong with that, Its just not for me, and Its not Hip- Hop. Everyone has a human heart, and a human brain. That's what real Hip-Hop is about. Its universal, though it has afro-centric roots and has risen out of a very specific experience, which can still be related to or a least understood by all. I think this is something Asher Roth knows, and I respect him for it. Sadly, his first single, and the way he chose to present himself to the world, was regrettably "I Love College." I think white rappers have as much to offer to Hip-Hop as anyone else, but my final opinion on our friend Samuel Adams (wow at that name btw) is that he does not have anything to offer Hip-Hop, and its too bad, because he actually has some talent. To close, I will quote Loren Phillips and say that he is a "bro cash-cow," and nothing else. :'(
Showing posts with label White. Show all posts
Showing posts with label White. Show all posts
4.27.2010
Samuel Adams (and other white rappers)
White rappers. Do I like them? mehhhhhh maybe. It was yesterday when I was first introduced to this Samuel Adams fellow. I listened to the famous "I Hate College," Samuel's take on Asher's "I Love College." My initial thoughts were "Cool lax penny, bro," "Why are you using autotune?" "How did you possibly think of that title?" and "You clearly love college... dumbass." BUT since I get hated on for hating on things most people like, I decided to try and listen to what he was actually saying. After deciphering his auto-tuned ramblings I decided the dude could actually rap, but I also decided the guy has no future in the Hip-Hop world. Why? Well, to be fair, I'm going off straight first impressions as I have never heard any of his other shit, but I just couldn't help but feel that he had nothing to offer Hip-Hop. As long he is "poundin natty lights," in his songs, he will only be listened to by others who do so, specifically the ever increasing college broski population, who have frighteningly slowly crept into high schools everywhere. And I will say there is nothing wrong with that, Its just not for me, and Its not Hip- Hop. Everyone has a human heart, and a human brain. That's what real Hip-Hop is about. Its universal, though it has afro-centric roots and has risen out of a very specific experience, which can still be related to or a least understood by all. I think this is something Asher Roth knows, and I respect him for it. Sadly, his first single, and the way he chose to present himself to the world, was regrettably "I Love College." I think white rappers have as much to offer to Hip-Hop as anyone else, but my final opinion on our friend Samuel Adams (wow at that name btw) is that he does not have anything to offer Hip-Hop, and its too bad, because he actually has some talent. To close, I will quote Loren Phillips and say that he is a "bro cash-cow," and nothing else. :'(
in his songs, he will only be listened to by others who do so, specifically the ever increasing college broski population, who have frighteningly slowly crept into high schools everywhere. And I will say there is nothing wrong with that, Its just not for me, and Its not Hip- Hop. Everyone has a human heart, and a human brain. That's what real Hip-Hop is about. Its universal, though it has afro-centric roots and has risen out of a very specific experience, which can still be related to or a least understood by all. I think this is something Asher Roth knows, and I respect him for it. Sadly, his first single, and the way he chose to present himself to the world, was regrettably "I Love College." I think white rappers have as much to offer to Hip-Hop as anyone else, but my final opinion on our friend Samuel Adams (wow at that name btw) is that he does not have anything to offer Hip-Hop, and its too bad, because he actually has some talent. To close, I will quote Loren Phillips and say that he is a "bro cash-cow," and nothing else. :'(
4.07.2010
The Great White Hope
In 1966, the world watched in awe as Texas Western coach Donald Haskins decided to make a social statement and start five black players in the NCAA Championship game, sending the basketball world on a downward spiral for years to come. Since then, the NCAA and NBA has seen white basketball players slowly crowded out of the basketball playing population. There was a point in time when the NBA was all-white. Today, only 20% of the basketball players in the NBA are good old American Caucasians.
This is a problem. Where is the space for good, fundamental white basketball players? Where is the court for them to shine? Pete Maravich is turning over in his grave at the fact that if he played today, he might not be known as the great player he’s known to be now. What is a white basketball player to do? There’s the All-American Basketball Alliance, which is an all-white basketball league that stresses fundamental play. But they don’t even have television coverage! It is a serious problem.
But lo and behold! White basketball players have hope after all! This year’s NCAA Championship Game featured 20 good white basketball players between Duke and Butler! Duke has always prided itself 
as a school on finding the best and the whitest (and perhaps ugliest) basketball players of all time. And now Butler has decided to walk in the same path. I’m happy for the Duke Basketball program, which has taught America the same lesson time and time again: White people CAN play basketball. Maybe this year’s championship game signals a return to a time when a white basketball player can get his own shoe deal. I’m hopeful for the future. You should be too. And maybe Pistol Pete can finally rest in peace.
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