Comments on: Kanye and Tupac enjoy Crawford Jazz http://reddogg.com/2007/07/15/kanye/ Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:00:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: DJ Sammy http://reddogg.com/2007/07/15/kanye/comment-page-1/#comment-26274 DJ Sammy Sun, 07 Oct 2007 08:39:23 +0000 http://reddogg.com/2006/01/17/kanye/#comment-26274 Hey! Interesting insight into Kanye and Tupac enjoy Crawford Jazz. I have often thought about this myself. I think listen to rap music is somewhat related. On Sunday I have the day off, so will look more into it. Hey! Interesting insight into Kanye and Tupac enjoy Crawford Jazz. I have often thought about this myself. I think listen to rap music is somewhat related. On Sunday I have the day off, so will look more into it.

]]> By: reddogg http://reddogg.com/2007/07/15/kanye/comment-page-1/#comment-25402 reddogg Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:49:19 +0000 http://reddogg.com/2006/01/17/kanye/#comment-25402 I mentioned the producer, Johnny J, because it's something you have to think about. Many people don't realize that in rap, hip-hop and even pop, the producer of the track has more to do with its feel than the artist. It's like in country music where many artists only sing, rarely play instruments and almost never write their own songs; the writer is really the person you should follow if you like the song. I always envisioned Tupac as more of a battle rapper who could just pour out lyrics to anything. Kanye produces most of his stuff, which doesn't necessarily mean he is better, just a different approach. James I know you dislike Justin Timberlake, but someone the other day was praising his music on his latest album. I was listening patiently and then mentioned that Timberland actually created the music... it went over his head. There is a lot more depth in music than most people realize, I guess that is why there will always be Pop. I mentioned the producer, Johnny J, because it’s something you have to think about. Many people don’t realize that in rap, hip-hop and even pop, the producer of the track has more to do with its feel than the artist. It’s like in country music where many artists only sing, rarely play instruments and almost never write their own songs; the writer is really the person you should follow if you like the song.

I always envisioned Tupac as more of a battle rapper who could just pour out lyrics to anything. Kanye produces most of his stuff, which doesn’t necessarily mean he is better, just a different approach.

James I know you dislike Justin Timberlake, but someone the other day was praising his music on his latest album. I was listening patiently and then mentioned that Timberland actually created the music… it went over his head. There is a lot more depth in music than most people realize, I guess that is why there will always be Pop.

]]> By: James http://reddogg.com/2007/07/15/kanye/comment-page-1/#comment-25401 James Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:56:55 +0000 http://reddogg.com/2006/01/17/kanye/#comment-25401 I nearly broke a tear on the “Inspiration” section. That was really deep. I think you’re a good writer. What I like about your entry is that it’s very personal and I felt that it was. I wasn’t a Tupac fan when “All Eyes on Me” came out (east coast / west coast war) but I did get to listen to his music when all the smoke cleared (literally) and feel the guy was waaaaaaaay ahead of his time. I think his music still stands strong today compared to the trash that is coming out. I wouldn’t be surprised if Tupac was a Hank Crawford fan because he did go to a high school for the arts. The interesting thing about Tupac was that many, many people didn’t know anything about the guy but what was given to them by the lovely media. There’s a great documentary on his life called “Tupac Resurrection”. If you haven’t seen it, it is definitely a must own. I think it won an Oscar too. Kanye is an interesting character. Like Tupac, I think he’s a good guy but went through something that tipped him over the edge. What I like about him is that he’s really into making music. You know there are some guys out there that just makes beat and maybe raps over it and calls it a day. Not Kanye. Late Registration told me exactly who or what Kanye was. I wouldn’t be surprised if he wanted to just release the album with no vocals. I can definitely see him as a Crawford fan, whether it’s because of Tupac, I’m not sure either but I wouldn’t be surprised. You are definitely right about the creativity of rap music (at least I agree with you). Like rap, a couple of my stories are based off of someone else’s work whether it be a story or a song. I like to look at a story and say “Wow, that was great! Now what would happen if…” I don’t think anyone would argue that Tupac is the Bob Marley of rap, Kanye West in my eyes is the one to replace Dr. Dre, and Hank Crawford… I guess I’ll have to listen to some of his music now. I nearly broke a tear on the “Inspiration” section. That was really deep. I think you’re a good writer. What I like about your entry is that it’s very personal and I felt that it was.

I wasn’t a Tupac fan when “All Eyes on Me” came out (east coast / west coast war) but I did get to listen to his music when all the smoke cleared (literally) and feel the guy was waaaaaaaay ahead of his time. I think his music still stands strong today compared to the trash that is coming out. I wouldn’t be surprised if Tupac was a Hank Crawford fan because he did go to a high school for the arts. The interesting thing about Tupac was that many, many people didn’t know anything about the guy but what was given to them by the lovely media. There’s a great documentary on his life called “Tupac Resurrection”. If you haven’t seen it, it is definitely a must own. I think it won an Oscar too.

Kanye is an interesting character. Like Tupac, I think he’s a good guy but went through something that tipped him over the edge. What I like about him is that he’s really into making music. You know there are some guys out there that just makes beat and maybe raps over it and calls it a day. Not Kanye. Late Registration told me exactly who or what Kanye was. I wouldn’t be surprised if he wanted to just release the album with no vocals. I can definitely see him as a Crawford fan, whether it’s because of Tupac, I’m not sure either but I wouldn’t be surprised.

You are definitely right about the creativity of rap music (at least I agree with you). Like rap, a couple of my stories are based off of someone else’s work whether it be a story or a song. I like to look at a story and say “Wow, that was great! Now what would happen if…”

I don’t think anyone would argue that Tupac is the Bob Marley of rap, Kanye West in my eyes is the one to replace Dr. Dre, and Hank Crawford… I guess I’ll have to listen to some of his music now.

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