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09.27.04 12:18 PM
where's the originality
Now I know I'm getting too old for this rap shit. First you got Guerilla Black sounding and looking like the Notorious B.I.G. and then this kid Angelous who sounds similar to Jay-Z. Alright, alright, perhaps it's not a gimmick and this is exactly what these cats sound like. Given that, they can't help what that their true voices sound exactly like two superior BK lyricists. But I'm saying yo' I can't do this repeat stuff. It's one thing to sound similar to someone else, but when your flow and cadences come off exactly alike, I don't know I'm questioning the A&R. And will this familiarity cause those of us who love the originals to bank on the facsimiles? I don't know.
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If you've heard neither of these cats yet, do the little click skip to vibe.com some time today - we plan to have some content up.
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I almost dropped to the floor when I saw Guerilla Black's "Compton" video. I couldn't believe what I was hearing and seeing. That's why I had to write my post on G.B. -- "The Biggie Imposter."
I question the A&R, as well.
And Angelous . . . Holy 99 problems!
I can't imagine this dude selling any records. He sounds exactly like Jigga!
I don't know what the hell is going on with all this mimicry.
I guess like Biggie said, "Things Done Changed."
posted by Trent | September 27, 2004 1:49 PM #
I'm actually surprised and delighted that a new yorker finally speaks up on the subject of biting. cos from where i sit, it seems as if that's been tolerated for entirely too long on the east coast.
posted by negronomical | September 27, 2004 5:12 PM #
What'll be really great is if they end up doing Dr. Pepper commercials.
In the meantime, I'll be still waiting for the next Kriss Kross. It could happen.
posted by Chris | September 28, 2004 2:43 AM #
The worst part about Guerilla Black is that he straight rips Biggie's steez for the "Compton" song. And Angelous wonders why he ain't caught on yet...I remember when he had his first "hit" like early in the year. Jackin' a beat...even a lyric...that's okay. Jackin' an artist's artist? Now that's too far.
posted by Panama | September 29, 2004 8:15 PM #
Guerilla Black has been out for YEARS.
posted by a | September 30, 2004 7:27 PM #
the funny thing is......people say they hate biting, but actually seem to love it in doses. so before we can hate on these guys, look no further than the guy you all contune to annoint "the man".
"i say a Big verse, i'm only bigging up my brotha" - jay z
no jay, continually doing it, would be called biting. 99 problems is an ice t song. bonnie and clyde, see tupac. by the way jay, "what's my muthafucking name...jigga".....isn't that supposed to say snoop dogg. not to mention all the all the other rapper's lines he continues to nibble at. but my bad, he is jay-z, so i guess that makes it A-okay. my point is, if an artist of his caliber does it continually, what makes u think a lesser emcee is not only gonna nibble, but bite a whole damn career.
posted by hardCore | October 4, 2004 10:03 AM #
They say that history repeats itself, but I mean damn, I'm only 23 years old.
posted by Sazzy | October 11, 2004 2:18 AM #
Guerrilla Black is whack.. doesnt just sound like big, looks dresses acts, walks talks like him too.. dayum.. it seem like he clownin big and he reppin westside where big got murdered
posted by bdot | October 30, 2004 2:30 PM #
Im soo damn sick and tired of Guerrilla Whack. If Big were alive this nigga would be working at Target. I mean you big, black, and got his dress and style, come on people wake up. I even peeped and old track of his where he sounds like Mystikal. Dont believe me go check it out for yourself. As for Jigga and the like, honestly, the hip-hop game died with big and tupac and all cats is doin now is cutting and pasting like a last minute term-paper! Where were you the day hip-hop died?
posted by Chuck Chill Out | January 12, 2005 4:15 PM #
Isnt that the problem with hip hop in general these days? The originality and artistic integrity has been thrown out the door by greedy and predatory like record company ceos who are all about the money.I think that if it gets pushed to the limit eventually people will start to give up on hip hop and turn their backs to it. That way people within the community will be forced to make a change and start to come up with some new stuff.We need artist who have something to say from the inside out. Not just record company clown who will do a silly dance for some money. I mwan come on.
posted by Harry | April 21, 2005 4:21 AM #