The big talk this week is the friendly rivalry ginned up by new albums from 50 Cent and Kanye West. Being a historically bigger seller, 50 Cent probably thought he was making a never to be answered for threat when he said that he'd retire if West got bigger first week sales numbers. However, West seems to be eating his lunch at the moment, what with being the #1 seller currently according to both Amazon and larger Nielsen numbers.
As gangster rappers go, 50 Cent seems like a reasonably amiable fellow. I wouldn't expect much out of Curtis, though. He is by trade a thug, not a musician. Does he actually play an instrument, or read music? Seems like a nice enough guy, however.
Kanye West, on the other hand, begs for ridicule on SO many levels. For starters, he's got this utterly ridiculous need for narcissistic self-aggrandizement. Think of that Rolling Stone cover from last year with him as Jesus on the cross, complete with the crown of thorns. Study that image for a minute. It's not ironic or a humorous poke at religious types. He's quite serious in wanting to see himself as a persecuted martyr. When he's carrying on about how "Jesus Walks," it's not because he's such a fan of the carpenter from Nazareth, but more that he thinks that He Himself is the savior.
But the only persecution he can conjure up is that he sometimes doesn't win every industry award. Sure, he's a rich multi-platinum artist with a Grammy or two, but he has a childish tantrum like a world class whining bitch any time he doesn't get an award. Given his penchant for black foolishness and cheesy conspiracy crap, I'm guessing that his recent MTV awards shut-out was a set-up from Bush after Kanye bravely called the president out on the Katrina telethon. "That’s two years in a row, man … give a black man a chance.”
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1 - weisenheimer man
I understand if one doesn't like Mr. West's demeanor or his type of music however you are most certainly a ridiculous person for saying the man his no talent. The man is lyrical wizard maestro and there's is no if and or buts about that fact. I don't know too many artist who constantly put out albums that arguably can be viewed as classics in their field, but still influence the masses. You sir are a hater of everything Kanye which is cool what ever, but let it be known ok.
I'm not even going to get into the whole rap/hip hop is generally negative wether it be towards women society and even each other. On the hand it is interesting to note who signs the pay checks of this individuals.
I'll leave with this because i don't want to say good bye but rather good night** hope you get that
"dream beautiful and unusual wake up like everyday is new to you"
2 - B
Mr. Al Barger!! You don't remember an artist who on his last album sold more then half a million albums and is one of the biggest sellers in the nation. He produces albums for Willie Nelson and sings songs that actually have real life meaning and tells stories that are more interesting then hearing about blunts and gun shots. Just thought I'd refresh your memory. Thanks, B
3 - B
addition.. more then half a million in the first week!