Jun 192008

Don’t Take A Listen: Tha Carter III

I don’t see it…I don’t understand what the deal is. The flow is choppy and strangled, the voice is annoying and at times, slurred and sloppy. But with his CD selling over a million copies in a week, I wanted to see what the hubbub was about so I signed into Rhapsody and listened. I was slapped in the face by some of the shittiest Hip-Hop I have ever heard.

Is this it? Why embrace Wayne? I need someone to explain his attraction, his appeal…I just don’t get it. I’m going to listen to Kanye, Common, The Roots…something that makes sense and gives me a sense that all is not lost; cause this bullshit makes me feel like it’s all over.

Is it my age? Is it that I require more maturity or that I require someone of substance? I admit that I occasionally like a “hood” record; I’m down with club bangers (I like to listen to them in the car), and dig the tune that is about nothing every now and then. But usually, there is some appeal to the song…it speaks to me in some way. Tha Carter III is full of nonsense; full of “bitches” for no reason, full of “run up in a n**** house and shoot his grandmother up,” full of “I’m getting money like a mu-fucka…” Many may take this as me downing Wayne; not true. Looking at him, he seems like a cool enough dude, and I dig him for his come-uppence…I just don’t like dude’s music.

I don’t belittle anyone’s choice in music. You like what you like. I just know one thing: if this is the hottest MC in the game, the game is in the 4th quarter and the other team has a 30 point lead (Shout out to the Celts!)…

My love for Hip-Hop runs deep; but I’m ’bout to give up. I don’t know if I can stand what it is becoming. I keep trying to remind myself with Pac and Biggie, with PE and EPMD, with Rakim and The Roots…but when you are bombarded with this shit right here, what do you do? I’m finna give up…

Urban Thought

For every lousy CD/Artist is a great one who is either underground or isn't getting enough press.

It appears that you are aware of the rappers/hip-hop artists that have lyrics that make you think. You are away of the club bangers. I'll say that Wayne has some. And if you get past his voice, those lyrics then the beats are good.

But I feel you. I see the words on the screen and all I can do is nod my head in agreement. Gosh... this is what they call music. His voice is damn annoying.

Great review. I'll be sure not to put any money down.

Danielle

This cat's appeal is right up there with who built the Sphinx as far as mystery is concerned. You aren't the only one girl
believe me.

Marvalus

@Urban Thought - You know, he did have one song that I liked; I can't even remember what that was...but I seriously was left with my jaw hanging open while listening to this CD...I only made it through 4 tracks...

@Danielle - I'm glad I'm not alone...and on top of everything else, he ain't even cute! :???:

Kim

Marvalus, I totally agree with you. I have never understood the appeal of this cat. And don't blame the age, garbage is garbage regardless of age group. I liked two songs, that "duffle bag boy" song where he sang the hook -- and I only liked the hook for that song. The rest of the song was a hot mess. The other song was off a mix tape "Georgia...bush" a post katrina song where he rips president bush. Take a listen here. Other than that he's all bitches, guns, drugs and money to me. This is what passes for the best of hip-hop? I'll be listening to Stankonia...stank you very much.