As the war over the relevancy of mumble rappers wages on, Lord Jamar offers his explanation as to why people enjoy Lil Yachty‘s music: they’re “stupid.”
DJ Vlad asked the Brand Nubian MC about the surge of new generation Hip Hop acts such as Desiigner, Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Yachty that use melodies in place of substantial lyrical content.
“Sometimes what’s appealing is because the people have been dumbed down so much that the people who like this are actually stupid,” Lord Jamar says.
He makes his point by replacing the words to “1 Night” with the alphabet.
“Not every fucking song is that fucking simple,” he says. “Then again, that could be part of the genius of the song ’cause we all know our fucking ABCs. So maybe to come with something so simple that even you could put your ABCs to it, I don’t really like that one.”
Although Vlad disagrees with Jamar’s notion, a lot of Hip Hop heads agree with the OG that those who listen to mumble rap may be lacking a few necessary brain cells.
Yachty’s dad recently spoke on his son’s music and addressed who should really be listening to it. It’s not the old heads such as legendary producer Pete Rock.
“It’s not for you,” Yachty’s dad Shannon McCollum said earlier this month. “He calls himself the king of the teens not the king of the old heads. It ain’t for you, it’s for your kids.”
Lil Yachty’s relevance keeps on growing despite the hate he receives over his records. D.R.A.M.’s “BROCCOLI,” which the 19-year-old is featured on, has been maintaining its top spot on the Billboard charts, reigning at #2 for consecutive weeks.
Frustration comes from many in the Hip Hop community, especially due to Yachty’s laid-back, nonchalant attitude toward the genre and its history, even admitting to not being able to name five Tupac or The Notorious B.I.G. songs.
Watch the full DJ Vlad interview with Lord Jamar below.
i am a proud real hip hop listener. fuck them mumble retards. listen old hip hop that’s where it is.
I agree completely, fuck these mumble queers. But there are great new artists out there continuing the legacy of real hip hop. Unfortunately its the “Downsyndrome Rap” genre thats getting all the publicity.
i have to agree with jamar…somebody has to a take a stand before rap gets anymore worse than it already is
I’m that vato that knows all them so called rappers nowadays is garbage. No hate, just truth.
C’mon. I’m not trying to clown Yachty, or say I’m even in his fan base, but there has to be a level of artistry that maintains. This mumble rap and even way before that (lack of lyrical content rap) is hurting Hip-Hop. Great beats are an artform, but without lyrics to back them up, it’s not much more than great background music. The two go hand in hand. A lot of people are missing that concept.
I not a fan of this mumble crap but this shit is for the kids and hiphopper just need to listen to the rappers that have meaning and let the kiddies enjoy the mumble rap its not for us
That music is not for the kids it’s garbage. No way I will allow my kids to listen to that trash around me.
Hiphop gonna Die just like Jazz did…when all the elders have passed so will the standard…
There’s a time and place for “mumble” rap. If I walk in a club and they are playing Planet Asia I’m walking out I wana hear Future or Lil Uzi in the club. If I’m in my ride on a rainy day I’ll put on Nas it was written or Mobb’s hell on earth. Hip Hops balance is just out of order right now, too much turn up on the radios and major air waves.
Exactly bro, exactly. You’re always welcome to comment on my site.
Ehh, even if I’m in the club, it would get tiring to only hear Future, Uzi, etc being played. There are some party songs that are somewhat lyrical that can still be played in a club.
All this bullshit started with those dust smokin bumpkin idiots in the south. Fuck yall for taking something great and destroying it.
Too true. Even doe some of the Greats came from the south like Face, Ugk etc. This is a Phenomenon that started in the south and spread like AIDS destroying rap.
Co Sign 100%
it started with those trashy east coast beats, no one wanted to hear that shit
I think this dude and Vlad are secretly in love. Would be explain why Jamar is always talking about gayness, on some self hating type a shit.
who gives a fuck what this bitter ass washed up niga has to say, he was never anything special
I agree with washed up but Brand Nubian was definitely something special.
The problem is that lyrics (regardless of their quality) are a fundamental part of Hip-Hop music, and mumbling simply nullify this aspect. Having whack rhymes is one thing, but purposely refusing to articulate words limits accessibility and takes away every kind of meaning.
LOL that was actually funny
Michael Jackson said it best babies dint listen to lyrics, they hum the melodies…ABC 123….most of the population by definition is far from any intelligence level. Arrested development grown babies make up more than half of humans.
These songs have no replay value…after a couple weeks you forgot the song even existed!! That’s why these clowns put out so much music…(they call it work ethic in the studio) im calling BS on that, I guarantee it don’t take 10-15 minutes to make these songs these cats are putting out. Its not timeless music!! Nobody will be requesting or listening to these songs that lil yachty puts out 5-10 years from now!!! It don’t have to be about bar for bar battle rapping or east coast lyricism but atleast take your time and make a quality song with a decent rap in it!! If Lil Snupe was still alive he be eating these clowns for breakfast!!!!!!!
Aren’t you the same homo who keeps throating Meeks dick in the comment section all the time?
fuck mumble rap but the real problem is the gayness of all this new rappers, its like a gay parade up in this
Why They Even Askin For This Guy’s Opinion, Like He Somebody. Brand Nubian Doesn’t Even Have One Song On My 90’s Playlist, And When I Hear Them On XM, I Change The Station. Problem Solved.
Brand Nubian had only one good rapper and his name was Grand Puba. Why we should care about Lord Jamar?
man fuck you nigga
Who are these people?
Just look at these comments man. All three of Brand Nubian may have their best rap days behind them but every time a new Sadat X or Grand Puba album comes out there’s always a few joints on em I enjoy. F dat I’ll say this: Jamar’s verse on Cut & Dry from Aqua is a beast verse. He may said few stupid thing here and there but still the man is far from stupid and often spits the truth and knowledge ya’ll long forgotten.
It’s pretty dumb to diss the rap acts that laid foundation to what the genre is today….There would be no lil boaty on the sea or lil speedboat period. Lets call it what is it, mumble rap is dumbed down rap. There are plenty of new acts that are refreshing and you can actually hear what they are saying. Mumble rap is one hit wonder rap you never hear any follow up too. I’m not hating, it is what it is. Lord Jamar may have came across as a hater that’s because he did not take the time to explain his position. These lil segments DJ Vlad does with Lord Jamar would come across better if he was debating someone, I know he is trying to make a point but he just sounds bitter..
This nigga is one of the biggest haters out here. He’s hating on everybody. must be real bitter cuz he ain’t gettin paid. U don’t like somebody? Move on..