Change is the only constant thing in life, goes a popular saying. Little wonder rap music has evolved with time, becoming more commercialized. But sometimes, one has to stick to what he prefers.
I grew loving rap music by Nigerian artist far back in the late 90's with Weird MC's Allen Avenue and then later on to modenine, Terry da rapman, pharushuz, O.D (overdose), Naughty pin, freestyle, Ruff Rugged & Raw,etc. Other times, listening to African artist like proverb, (Specially liked Amu's 'Attention' song featuring him, etc. And then later on to M.I, Ill bliss, Da Grin, Saucekid, Jesse jags(of Jago times), Vector, etc.
In other words, I prefer rap with the usual characteristics of Strong beats, punchlines, word play, lyrical prowess, Imagery etc.
However, in recent years now (last 5 years or so), listening to 'a normal rap song' in Nigeria has proved to be a herculean task, one has to dig deep if at all he sees. About a month ago, a neighbour was washing his car while the radio was blasting, I heard a song that got me nodding my head and reminded me of my love for rap as it then was. I later googled it and found out it was one of Falz song, chardonnay music Feat. Poe & Chyn from his latest album.
Question is can one still get to find a true rap song in its strict sense? If you know any recently, then pls recommend. I wouldn't mind recommendations from other Africans (love sarkodie) too as I heard some south African rappers like A.K.A and Casper novet are really holding it down.
And BTW, this isn't about trying to sound foreign, it's about rapping in any language but not eroding the basic tenets of rap music.
I don't think it's a Nigerian thing, It's a global problem as some Americans too are complaining, saying Rap/Hip pop is dying. lol...
Even though I sometimes sing and dance to some modern/contemporary rap son
gs, sometimes I forking feel like GIVE ME MY RAP BACK - as it then was.