
Before President Barack Obama was reelected into office, Young Jeezy, Plies, and Mariah Carey released tribute songs. So for Elliott’s latest installment of “The Truth”, he critiques each recording and decides which was the best. Hail to the chief.
Before President Barack Obama was reelected into office, Young Jeezy, Plies, and Mariah Carey released tribute songs. So for Elliott’s latest installment of “The Truth”, he critiques each recording and decides which was the best. Hail to the chief.
It’s Election Day and this afternoon, Elliott returns with a new installment of The Truth. This time, he questions if the Hip-Hop community is still supporting President Barack Obama.
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Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.