Jacques

The Coming Hip-Hop Revolution Sounds G.O.O.D.

Posted by Jacques "Jooks" Morel on 08/17/10 | Filed under Features, Jacques "Jooks" Morel

Kid Cudi Kanye West
Last week I declared it necessary to make statements in Hip Hop.

If you did not read it, you can read it here.

Continuing this week I start with a discussion of the obvious.

In most historical revolutions a statement is made which sparks the powder keg of tension before a coup. It is hard to spot when a revolution is on its way but when it is over it sure is felt. It starts small but eventually grows into the norm. Eventually people revolt against it based on it becoming the status quo; the long dick of supply and demand.

An example? When 50 Cent dissed Ja Rule back in 2001, he made a statement. He declared that rappers singing on tracks was WACK and that Ja Rule was not cool for doing it. How stupid does that sound? Ridiculous right? But you fell for it. You yourself had been getting tired of Ja Rule’s voice but you, like most, are a sheep. Until someone else declares it law, you won’t DO it.

Then 50 told you what you wanted to do already: take a break from Ja Rule. That spark ignited the G-Unit revolution. They controlled everything from Music down to those dumb ass tank tops.
Get it? Now…there is another revolution on the way…I can hear it…I CAN SEE IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS. A STORM IS COMING PEOPLE!

And of course it is our *new* favorite Batman and Robin, Jordan and Pippen, Mariano and Jeter and the new Meth & Red, Ghost and Rae…Kanye West and Kid Cudi.

The G.O.O.D Music revolution is fastly approaching and was already sparked last week during Kanye’s press spree. Now it will be debated at which point the statement was made but it will be absolute in its effect. My personal choice would be the “Power” painting. You can read why here.

Kid Cudi has generated a rabid fan base who revel over him in many ways. Cudi’s fans are more hardcore than most; reminiscent of Eminem fans in the early 00’s. Finding life reference points in his music have incurred his fans to have dedication like non-other.

The new song, “Mr Rager” is a hit…and so is “Erase Me”…and “Wylin Cuz I’m Young”…everything he has put out recently is fire. Already he surprised the Hip Hop world by selling so many copies in the first week. Now he is to surprise us again. While Kanye will do as expected, his running mate will shock, intrigue, and entrance. With these two on the front lines, G.O.O.D. music will be on its way. Big Sean anyone? Pusha T? CyHi the Prince?

Hmm….

"Man on the Moon Pt. 2"…400k In the first week? I’m callin’ it now.

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XuUP17
XuUP17
I've been laughing at all the hype Young Money gets. It's just cuz Lil' Wayne drops his mini label's name at the beginning, end, and often somewhere in his verse. Young Mula baaaaaaby. I see YM's success as the result of better advertising, not the better product. When you look at G.O.O.D. Music's crew: Kanye, Common, Cudi, they compete with (imo destroy) YM's star players: Wayne, Drake, and Nikki. Then you go to the bench and its John Legend, Consequence, Big Sean, GLC, and Mr. Hudson VS. Tyga, Mack Maine, and Lil Twist.

If G.O.O.D. Music wants to take over. It's well within their power.

Posted on Aug 18, 2010
Nathan S.
Nathan S.
In regards to XuUP17, I have to agree completely. While Young Money has a strong starting team, after that it's a huge drop off. Thanks to the strength of their bench, GOOD Music beats Young Money hands down.

With that said, I feel like we're being a little premature by coronating the GOOD Music family. Kanye's a monster, there's no doubt, and John Legend's a force, but after that the rest of the crew are largely unproven. If Cudi can drop a huge sophomore album he'll be hear to stay, but until then....and the same goes for Big Sean, who will remain pure potential until he delivers a strong album. If everything falls like the GOOD crew want it to, than yes, it two years they'll be kings. Let me know when that day comes.

Posted on Aug 18, 2010
SunBear
SunBear
Neither team for me.
Kanye is erratic, I wouldn't have him captain anything. Not feelin Cudi at all. YM is over rated, however I've been listening to the Tyga Black Thoughts Mixtape - the kid has some raw talent. Perhaps we could find a new team for him?
Anyways, if you want a star player? J.COLE
or how about and Eminem led Slaughterhouse (feat. Rihanna)

Posted on Aug 19, 2010
SunBear
SunBear
must have been tired this earlier...

"an Eminem led Slaughterhouse team" no bench required.

Posted on Aug 19, 2010
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