The truth is that Rap music doesn't always have to stimulate your mind. Sometimes it is great just to sit back, turn off your brain and hear some ignorant bullsh*t. There could be many reasons why this is beneficial, for example, exposing yourself to ignorance helps you to feel better about your own "intelligence". Ignorant music can also exorcise your internal demons and keep them occupied while you focus on more important things like: eating, reading and staying out of prison.
And so now it is time for me to highlight the Ignorant Rap Sh*t All Stars. The following artists are those which epitomize the term "Ignorant Rap Sh*t" at a level that is unmatched by thier peers. But please note that it isn't all ignorance. They have all been able to maintain the balance necessary to remain ignorant, while providing hope that the clouds ignorance might one day dissipate. But don't get it twisted...thier shit is ignorant as hell and you need to be in a certain state of mind to listen to this type of ignorance without succumbing to it's effects.
These are actually people that I listend to and like. There is a LOT of ignorant rap music out there, but a very small percentage of it is worth listening to.
1.) Rick Ross
Summary:
Rick Ross epitomizes ignorance in the form of materialism and frivolous spending. His lyrics are flooded with references to Drug sales, and dominated by references to crack sales and the overall cocaine business in general. He has gone as far as to name a song "Rich Off Cocaine". That alone is the reason why he was the first one to come to mind for this article.
Quintessential Quote:
"...I put a hit on them niggas/They gettin wiped out/They gettin wiped out/but not one at a time/Car full of dead black males, read the headlines"This line from the track; The White House. is singlehandedly the most ignorant rap line that I can recall to date. The social irresponsibility oozes out of the speakers.
Quintessential Album:
Port of Miami
Ross' Saving Grace:
Rick Ross has a nice, laid back flow and a good ear for picking beats which is the reason for 3 solid albums. He also has proved that Big Black dude's can still look cool. And Magnificent from the Deeper Than Rap album is a definite Summer anthem. Great track!
2.) M.O.P. (Billy Danze Pictured)
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Summary:
Listening to M.O.P. is like witnessing a violent crime being committed on somebody you know, and although you don't join in the violence, you continue to watch and eventually mutter to yourself "Well, he had it coming."
Quintessential Quote:
"BUCKA, BUCKA, BUCK, BUCKA, BUCK, BUCKA, BUCKA, BUCKA, BLOOOOW!!"
The Quote comes from the Track, Background Niggas (One of my personal favorites) and in case it is not obvious enough, it is representive of Billy Danz, and Lil Fame trading gunshot noises. It is as characteristic of a lyric choice as Jame's Brown's "HEY" and is what makes the Mash Out Posse (M.O.P.) stand out, beat down, and terrify the competition.
Quintessential Album:
Warriorz
M.O.P's Saving Grace:
M.O.P.'s albums all give the listener a deep and insightful look at the violent side of ghetto life. It is not always violence for the sake of violence, but offers a look into the mind of a Brownsville Street Soldier. Their lyrics often reflect deep emotions such as remorse, unflinching loyalty, and love for Family. And Let's not forget the anti-bling anthem, Ante Up. It was a beautiful track that made all those flashy video dudes think twice about how hard they "shine" in the club. Thanks, fellas...you are appreciated.
3.) Flavor Flav
Summary:
Please note that Flavor Flav is on this list strictly because of his antics when he is not on stage or in a recording studio. His buffoonery on VH1 (Specifically The entire Flavor of Love Series) is enough to land him prime real estate on Ignorance Lane. Flav, PLEASE stop. Stop now...and walk away.
Quintessential Quote:
"YEEEEEEAH BOOOOOOOOY!"
The quote isn't really that ignorant, but I would be a fool to quote Mr. Flav without a reference to his signiture phrase.
Quintessential Album:
The entire Public Enemy catalogue is a musical masterpiece of black pride, and political consciousness. But if you want to hear some ignorant Flavor Flav, the track , Letter to the NY Post, will give you plenty of satisfaction.
Flav's Saving Grace:
Flavor Flav's contribution to Public Enemy will always be appreciated by me. They are the reason why I was reading books about the Black Panthers, the Autobiography of Malcolm X in 4th grade and why I chose to do a book report on Dr. Ben Carson (The first black brain surgeon) in the 5th grade. They made the struggle for racial equality cool, and made me proud to be a little black boy.
4.) Cam'Ron
Summary:
Cam'ron is the only person on this list who i believe, is as ignorant in real life, as he is in his music and on camera. There are no words to describe the ignorance that spews from this man's mouth whenever he decides to open it.
Quintessential Quote:
Every Lyric, ad lib and hook of the song "Hate Music". I have chosen not to repeat ANYTHING from this track, for fear of permanent damnation in hell. It is an awful, awful song. I'm not even going to post a link because I don't want it associated with my page or any aspect of my life. But that Beat is SICK!
Quintessential album:
Purple Haze
Cam's Saving Grace:
Beats, Beats, and more Beats...a good DipSet (Cam's Rap crew) beat is like crack. You listen to it once, and you strive to get that feeling back.
5.) Young Jeezy
Summary:
Young Jeezy recorded 2 entire albums dedicated solely to selling crack in the "Trap". When he decided to deviate from his subject of choice, he rarely exited his comfort zone and focused his attention on buying clothes and occasional references to gun violence.
Quintessential Quote:
"Jeezy like to drank/Jeezy like to smoke/Jeezy like to mix Arm & Hammer with his Coke..."
The quote from the track, J.E.E.Z.Y, pretty much sums up his contribution to american music. "Sell dope, Buy clothes, get high, Sell some mo' dope and always keep the Chopper close fo' the Haters."
Quintessential Album:
The Inspiration
Jeezy's Saving Grace:
There isn't much...but on Jezzy's 3rd album, The Recession, he has a track called "My President" where he declares his support for President Obama and offers some political "insight" and expresses hope for the future. Although this is one of Jeezy's standout tracks he admits in the opening that "I didn't even write this shit"...well, he rapped it well enough to convince me that he really felt what he was saying/reading in the booth. Jeezy to Obama: "...I motivate the thugs...and you motivate us."
To Be Continued...
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