April 14, 2009 @ 6:30 PM EDT
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[vimeo http://vimeo.com/4144931]
The man who signed the Wu and Mobb Deep, declares that his new artist Asher Roth’s Asleep In The Bread Aisle will bear the Loud logo and will enter an elite class: The Top 5 Albums That Have Changed Hip-Hop. Whoa! Although he wouldn’t say it in the video, I have good authority that these are Rifkind’s other four picks:
N.W.A Straight Outta Compton
Public Enemy It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
Wu-Tang Clan Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers
Eminem The Marshall Mathers LP
Where’s does all this put Deeper Than Rap (which still hasn’t leaked. Ugh!)?
4-20, y’all.
This was an interesting read, especially since it shows how music and pop culture can blend in unexpected ways. T-Pain’s use of Auto-Tune really changed the sound of modern music, and it’s cool to see how artists and even public figures get referenced in creative ways like this. It highlights how certain trends spread and influence different parts of culture over time. It also made me think about how creativity shows up in everyday things beyond music. Even in something like car ownership, small personal touches can reflect style and personality. For example, using honda acty seat covers is a simple way to add comfort while also protecting the interior, which is a practical upgrade that still ties into personal taste and care. Overall, it’s interesting to see how different topics connect, whether it’s music, culture, or even cars.