represented opposite coasts. They were both God’s of Hip Hop respectively and in there own deserved right. Starting with 2Pac on the West Coast he a staple in what is considered gangsta rap. His lyrics were about gang related violence, what he witnessed and what he was involved in. He was anti-police and hated them. Racism, poverty, police harassment and inequalities about black people weren’t far from his mind and rightfully he spoke out about these social issues in his music. At the time of the Rodney King beating and the LA Riots there were a lot of angry African Americans. And quite naturally some artists were too. Hip Hop was definitely angry, finally it spilled into the music. “F@*% the Police” seem to be the theme of the early 1990’s.
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He mentioned the growing up of his childhood and surroundings, drugs mostly. In due time he succumb to the things he saw. In many debates it has been said that he is one of, if not, the greatest lyricist ever. Biggie had a way with word. “He knew how to create scenery so vividly with words that one has to think he would have had a great second career as a novelist if he would have stuck around long enough.” said Collin McGuire said columnist of …show more content…
He took hardcore Hip Hop to a lyrical level that “upped the ante” on the lyricist that would follow behind him. In his rhymes he spoke so articulately that he grasp every piece of attention you had. In my opinion the most influential lyrics that ever left his lips were "I 'm seeing body after body and our mayor Giuliani. Ain 't tryna see no black man turn to John Gotti. My daughter use a potty so she 's older now . Educated street knowledge, I 'mma mold her now,” lyrics from “Everyday Struggle”. In retrospect it’s like it brought many elements to these simple lyrics. He’s witnessing death, referencing the mafia and becoming a gangster. Yet and still he has a daughter who he wants to protect in the cruel world that she lives line. He knows who the political leader is and he’s giving his opinion of him. Again and in the slightest way Hip Hop and Politics are being mentioned in the same sentence. Equally important he had a nice sense of fashion was rather nice as well. Biggie can’t be drawn on anybody’s canvas without his Coogi sweater, Versace shades, Timberland boots, and a hoodie. He along with many artists I feel is what really got fashion going and rolling
He mentioned the growing up of his childhood and surroundings, drugs mostly. In due time he succumb to the things he saw. In many debates it has been said that he is one of, if not, the greatest lyricist ever. Biggie had a way with word. “He knew how to create scenery so vividly with words that one has to think he would have had a great second career as a novelist if he would have stuck around long enough.” said Collin McGuire said columnist of …show more content…
He took hardcore Hip Hop to a lyrical level that “upped the ante” on the lyricist that would follow behind him. In his rhymes he spoke so articulately that he grasp every piece of attention you had. In my opinion the most influential lyrics that ever left his lips were "I 'm seeing body after body and our mayor Giuliani. Ain 't tryna see no black man turn to John Gotti. My daughter use a potty so she 's older now . Educated street knowledge, I 'mma mold her now,” lyrics from “Everyday Struggle”. In retrospect it’s like it brought many elements to these simple lyrics. He’s witnessing death, referencing the mafia and becoming a gangster. Yet and still he has a daughter who he wants to protect in the cruel world that she lives line. He knows who the political leader is and he’s giving his opinion of him. Again and in the slightest way Hip Hop and Politics are being mentioned in the same sentence. Equally important he had a nice sense of fashion was rather nice as well. Biggie can’t be drawn on anybody’s canvas without his Coogi sweater, Versace shades, Timberland boots, and a hoodie. He along with many artists I feel is what really got fashion going and rolling