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Can Americans stop worrying about “the nation”, start saying “world wide”. You guys talk like the rest of the world doesn’t exist. There are more hiphop listeners in the world than there are people in America, so to say the the album broke onto national television and into ‘barber shops nation wide’ is fucking annoying. Try ‘international television and worldwide”. What is it with yanks thinking they are the only people on the fucking planet?
The author of the articles you are complaining about are Americans, and their comments are meant to reflect events or phenomena taking place across America. While these events may extend internationally, their understanding does not. Because of this, simply changing the words from nationally to internationally might be inaccurate. I’m sure they would speak on behalf of wherever you are from if they knew what was happening there. Unfortunately for you, in regards to hip-hop, America will likely remain the driving market for culture and content in the foreseeable future. In the meantime you should support your local media for keeping track of European album sales.
Mr. Hunte – You are not crazy to say that Martin Shkreli is a product of the culture – though he is only a product of what participants of one element (emceeing) push out through their lyrics. For years rappers have prided themselves in being able to make money through dubious means and show it off. That’s just what Mr. Shkreli does.
You might be crazy to say that Mr. Shkreli is hip hop as he doesn’t participate in any of the elements of hip hop. He stated in your interview with him that he just wants to be noticed or be seen to be a part of the culture. He wants to be famous and he has money and connects to have a shot at it. I think that’s all there is to it. I felt you kind of reached a bit with this story to get to the place where you can state that hi hop is a respectable art form that is relevant today. I feel that a story like Shrkeli’s isn’t appropriate for this kind of point. Hip hop ha already proven itself influential through more respectable tales. This is more of a blemish on the art’s history than it is a landmark event. anyways, good work as always. Don’t bug on what people say on these comments (perhaps even me, haha) – you (particularly) do great.
Thank you, Moniker. The Breakdowns are always the most fun for me. I like leaving open ended questions for the audience. The wildest part of this story, to me, was that Shkreli has/had rap ambitions. And when the case broke open, all of the internet jokes and memes popped up talking about how he officially has a rapper narrative: starts beef, sells drugs, got arrested. Personally I know how I feel. I also know the arc of online conversation around this as well. None of this could be made up, (down to the script that was written about Bill Murray and Wu-Tang pulling off an Ocean’s 11 style heist), which is the best part. I still love and believe in RZA and Cilvaringz concept. They pulled it off successfully. This convoluted tale is now part of the album’s narrative. Whether intentional or otherwise, this series of events will increase the albums value. Thanks for rocking with us, Mon. Happy Holidays.
Yo I remember when Wu-Tang was introduced to Times Square back in the days by Raaddrr Van and the Wu-generals brought it to the streets, States and countries around the world. Now it introduced to Wall Street and the medical industry. WUTANG FOR THE BABIES, WU-FOREVER.
Can Americans stop worrying about “the nation”, start saying “world wide”. You guys talk like the rest of the world doesn’t exist. There are more hiphop listeners in the world than there are people in America, so to say the the album broke onto national television and into ‘barber shops nation wide’ is fucking annoying. Try ‘international television and worldwide”. What is it with yanks thinking they are the only people on the fucking planet?
Maybe because we created “Hip Hop” and you fucktards are now culture vultures acting like it wasn’t created in AMerica by Americans.
The author of the articles you are complaining about are Americans, and their comments are meant to reflect events or phenomena taking place across America. While these events may extend internationally, their understanding does not. Because of this, simply changing the words from nationally to internationally might be inaccurate. I’m sure they would speak on behalf of wherever you are from if they knew what was happening there. Unfortunately for you, in regards to hip-hop, America will likely remain the driving market for culture and content in the foreseeable future. In the meantime you should support your local media for keeping track of European album sales.
I was gonna reply, but TRUTH and Keegan beat me too it. Nothing wrong with the rest of the world. Glad yall love Hip Hop too. Thanks for the comment.
Mr. Hunte – You are not crazy to say that Martin Shkreli is a product of the culture – though he is only a product of what participants of one element (emceeing) push out through their lyrics. For years rappers have prided themselves in being able to make money through dubious means and show it off. That’s just what Mr. Shkreli does.
You might be crazy to say that Mr. Shkreli is hip hop as he doesn’t participate in any of the elements of hip hop. He stated in your interview with him that he just wants to be noticed or be seen to be a part of the culture. He wants to be famous and he has money and connects to have a shot at it. I think that’s all there is to it. I felt you kind of reached a bit with this story to get to the place where you can state that hi hop is a respectable art form that is relevant today. I feel that a story like Shrkeli’s isn’t appropriate for this kind of point. Hip hop ha already proven itself influential through more respectable tales. This is more of a blemish on the art’s history than it is a landmark event. anyways, good work as always. Don’t bug on what people say on these comments (perhaps even me, haha) – you (particularly) do great.
Thank you, Moniker. The Breakdowns are always the most fun for me. I like leaving open ended questions for the audience. The wildest part of this story, to me, was that Shkreli has/had rap ambitions. And when the case broke open, all of the internet jokes and memes popped up talking about how he officially has a rapper narrative: starts beef, sells drugs, got arrested. Personally I know how I feel. I also know the arc of online conversation around this as well. None of this could be made up, (down to the script that was written about Bill Murray and Wu-Tang pulling off an Ocean’s 11 style heist), which is the best part. I still love and believe in RZA and Cilvaringz concept. They pulled it off successfully. This convoluted tale is now part of the album’s narrative. Whether intentional or otherwise, this series of events will increase the albums value. Thanks for rocking with us, Mon. Happy Holidays.
I always make sure I turn on adblock when I visit this clickbait piece of shit site . Just saying .
He is fully right for one thing that Wu-Tang is hip hop in full.
Yo I remember when Wu-Tang was introduced to Times Square back in the days by Raaddrr Van and the Wu-generals brought it to the streets, States and countries around the world. Now it introduced to Wall Street and the medical industry. WUTANG FOR THE BABIES, WU-FOREVER.