I always have trouble approaching alternative rap. I’m not sure if I am supposed to appreciate it because it is a good product, or because I will be more interesting and cultured by embracing it.
Cadence Weapon raps about things like being from Canada, or using the internet. I think his lyrics are probably complex, and his songs are probably conceptually well-executed, compared to other entry level rappers. He also probably knows a lot about the history of hip-hop, and other stuff that makes his product more relevant.
What’s the deal with MCs? I feel like in the alternative world, there are two different types of MCs (but both have the common goal of serving as a think piece about black stereotypes in the rap world). There’s either the intelligent metaphor, like Cadence Weapon, who presents ideas pretty directly through his lyrics. Or there’s the Spank Rock model of ‘taking the stereotype to a new level for the sake of starting the partie.’ Which model do you prefer?
Did you know that Cadence Weapon used to write for Pitchfork?
Here’s a video of Cadence Weapon covering Weezer’s “Pink Triangle.”
Is RAP just something that should only be analyzed in the live setting?
Am I a racist?
Remember when Eminem rapped over that Dido song?
Did you know that the Soulja Boy song was made in Fruity Loops?
Can I only enjoy hip hop by mainstream rappers because they rip off samples from golden oldies?
Cadence Weapon on Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/cadenceweaponmusic
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you know, your boys justice actually “rip off oldies” too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1FAh-RCsBk for starters.
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Totally completely sucks!!!
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Wierd I was just thinking about this guy!!! You sir, are a genuis
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nahnah
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he got fired from pitchfork for giving to many good reviews. Pitchfork sucks.
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rap fucking sucks. end of story.
come on now
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HRO most of the time your taste in music just sucks completely.
and i dont think “rap fucking sucks” i think you just know some shitty songs.
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waaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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MSTRKRFT SHOULD FIX HIM
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stop asking yourself if you’re racist Carles. You don’t know much about rap? It’s ok! You don’t like rap that much/at all or you fuckin’ hate it? It’s ok!
You make your guilt level seem like it’s disgustingly off the charts! Are you going to vote for Obama too?
I’m black and I hate mainstream rap!
Also, Cadence is ok…close but no cigar.
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cadence is good, but he does seem to be catering to the alt audience way 2 hard. in least spank rock knows thats hes just fucking around.
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Cadence Weapon…nah, I’m not into it. Sounds like he’s trying to be cool. You should post The Cool Kids “A Little Bit Cooler”
also, POST MOAR AZN
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ahem
http://nonthreateningblackmale.blogspot.com/2008/04/thing-about-hipster-hiphop.html
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white kids in philly love the roots because when they rap about “the streets” it’s only a couple blocks away. now that’s some REALNESS.
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yoo kids is dummies, learn to appreciate the hro sarcasm
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^ Of all the comments, yours was the coolest.
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blog about busdriver.
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BUSDRIVER FOR THE WIN!
G’S UP, JUSTICE DOWN!
CADENCE WEAPON< FIRST ALBUM ILL< SECOND ALBUM GAY
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he´s whack…
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At least he writes his Myspace bio in first person, I can definitely appreciate that. And his voice sounds like Aesop Rock’s.
That’s all I really have to say about him. I’ve heard much better hipster rap, but he’s still better than most of the crap on the radio these days.
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…Still sucks
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hes a d-bag
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winnipeg is wonderful
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Fifth & Beat is the Best New Alt Rap group out right now.. Hands down. Check them out if you havent. they have the sickest beats
http://www.myspace.com/fifthandbeat
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