Let me begin today's drop by stating that I am all for the diversification of hip hop. I believe that no matter who you are, no matter your skin color of socioeconomic background, if you have the talent, drive, and passion to do something, you should be able to do it. That being said, there is a difference between MCs who happen to also be white (Eminem, Beastie Boys, Kyle Lucas, Macklemore, Grynch, etc.) and white boy rap (Asher Roth, Vanilla Ice, Mike Posner). White MCs spit in the tradition of hip hop while expanding and diversifying the industry. White boy rap is typically commercialized, often party anthems, targeted specifically towards the largest consumer of hip hop in this country (Caucasians). Although these rappers typically sell well, they are more often than not destined to be one hit wonders and sideshow attractions in the world that is hip hop. Mike Posner is no different. Coming out of the esteemed Duke University, Posner has gained a following at colleges. Mikey P doesn't have that much depth lyrically (in fact, most of his lyrics border on atrocious), but that doesn't stop this track from being one of the most ridiculous(ly hilarious) songs I've ever heard (think "Orgasm = Love" mixed with "Birthday Sex"). It's much better than the original (though that isn't saying that much).
"I met Jay-Z and I'll tell you 'bout it if we have first date sex, first date sex (please don't make me wait girl)"
Confused. I literally FOUND a CD on the street and put it in my computer, and found a song called, "First Date Sex," to the tune of "Birthday Sex," so I googled it, and found this..?
Confused. I literally FOUND a CD on the street and put it in my computer, and found a song called, "First Date Sex," to the tune of "Birthday Sex," so I googled it, and found this..?
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ReplyDeleteNevermind. I figured out the names of the songs and that the CD was by Mike Posner :]
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