If less of his work was based on self-pitying misogyny and viciously childish humor, I might see why the typical NPR listener tends to cleave to this guy as their favorite (and frequently only) rapper.
Of course, that's certainly one popular thread of rap...Gil Scott-Heron at his sulkiest had a more empathetic and less "fronting" expression than Mathers at what best of his I've heard. And there are a lot who've followed more on GSH's example.
I suspect his time has come and gone, just based on what my own kids say and what I hear kids in the high school where I work say. However, I must admit I do like his song "The Real Slim Shady," but that's over a decade ago.
If less of his work was based on self-pitying misogyny and viciously childish humor, I might see why the typical NPR listener tends to cleave to this guy as their favorite (and frequently only) rapper.
ReplyDeleteOf course, that's certainly one popular thread of rap...Gil Scott-Heron at his sulkiest had a more empathetic and less "fronting" expression than Mathers at what best of his I've heard. And there are a lot who've followed more on GSH's example.
Todd is generous. I'd like to kick the kid in the butt. Perhaps I'm not his target audience.
ReplyDeleteI suspect his time has come and gone, just based on what my own kids say and what I hear kids in the high school where I work say. However, I must admit I do like his song "The Real Slim Shady," but that's over a decade ago.
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Please stand up...
I have to say I agree with Todd's point about Mathers' misogyny. It's in so many of his songs. That's enough for me. No, thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the spam, Jabed. Even free I wouldn't offend my ears with that noise.
ReplyDeleteI Love this tune ... and the movie!
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