I’ll be the first to admit I know pretty much nothing about current rap music. When it comes to some old school 90’s beats, I know a pinch more, but still. Dre and Snoop are great, but how often do they really get action on my iPod? Pretty rarely. So, I’m making it somewhat of a goal to expand my iPod’s over-played genres, and why not start with this track?
Killer Mike’s new single off his forth-coming release with producer EL-P, R.A.P. Music (Rebellious African People’s Music), is a testament to great lyricism. “Big Beast” is angry (good rap music should be, right?), but about more things than just sloppy bitches and expensive grills. Ok, maybe I’m starting to sound like a grandma, but this song is SO much more interesting than crappy rap that does complain about those types of things.
This dude is not only well read, but also extremely personable and literate in interviews and features (also a political activist) marking this as one of the first rap songs of the year to make it to my iPod. It’s a good feeling when the artist making the music you like…actually warrants being liked as a human, not just an artist. I’m looking at your giant head, Kayne.
Stream the single below and stay tuned for the full-length release out May 15th! And for those out there who do know rap, throw another decent song my way…think of it as a community service act, cleaning up one rap newbie at a time.
About: Jillian
Los Angeles-based musicphile and overall nerd. UCLA Music History graduate. When my headphones aren't on, I've usually got a camera in front of my face.
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