lovellj Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 For all those who think hip-hop and rap are dead (or at least not any fun anymore), and the 80's babies who loved their NES, I strongly suggest checking out Random (Mega Ran). His album, Mega Ran, is really solid rap over Mega Man beats - definitely different and has the nostalgia factor to it too. Here's his MySpace (note: he's a Sean Taylor fan too! ): http://www.myspace.com/random215 The two linked videos he has there are from his Mega Ran album and worth checking out. And here's an article on him from IGN: http://music.ign.com/articles/787/787795p1.html Also, it's worth noting that his album is available to download on Itunes. Please note that I have no relation or affiliation with this guy, and I'm certainly not trying to promote him. Though I do love his cover of "Bubbleman" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidenreich Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 That Mega Man rap "Grow Up" on his myspace page was total cheese. I'm sad to admit, I liked every minute of it. I'll have the check this guy out some more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Pablo Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Man... I think hip hop is done. Even the NES thing is played out. How long has that Mario Bros. beat been around? 95'? It's whatever at this point. I used to think hip hop had something to offer. Kanye West is minting millions off a completely played out Daft Punk track. Even underground acts like Cage haven't spit anything original in years. Once upon a time, it took a lifetime of indoctrination to create a docile army of drones (see: Baby Boomers). Then Gen X created the means to start the process while kids are still in the womb (see: internet + MTV-style guerilla marketing). The result has been the dwindling of art and original thought across the board. Hip hop, rock, jazz, etc... They're all suffering the consequences. I was really disheartened when a friend of mine referred to a Backstreet Boys song as a 'classic.' It was both sad and somewhat true. Sorry, Gen Y. It's going to take kids either saying enough or the industry itself backing off entirely (no more 'talent' scouts) for music to get back on track. It wouldn't hurt anything if schools started funding the arts a bit more, too. Anyway, I miss the days of Rakim and REM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjah Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Yep big ol' cheese. But it's a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.