Rap Music is Lousy – What a Ludacris Statement!

Rap Music is Lousy – What a Ludacris Statement!
AMW !.e. Talent: Single Handed
August, 7 2007

I am absolutely thrilled to death about writing another article about a concerned citizen protesting a rap artist’s appearance at a concert (insert sarcasm here).

Ludacris is the latest rapper to be denounced due to his appearance at the Muzikfest concert in Bethlehem, PA on Saturday, August 4th. ArtsQuest, a local organization, is putting on the all-ages show with appearances by contemporary acts such as the Black Crowes and Lil’ Mama as well as legends B.B. King, Al Green, and Patti LaBelle among others.

Bethlehem NAACP president Esther Lee expressed her dismay about Ludacris’ appearance by saying: "All I know is he's a rapper, and rap music is lousy." She added: "The Bethlehem Area School District continually is trying to educate our youth, with student discipline being the greatest problem. Then on the heels of all the district's labor, Jeff Parks and Musikfest contracts with a personality who sings lyrics that add to parents' woes."

To address the rap music is lousy comment: I think the vast majority of country music is lousy. At the next opportunity, I will use my rights as a proud American to denounce the appearance of Garth Brooks at any festival in this country. Shania Twain is to be abhorred as well, because quite frankly, their music is lousy!

Now for the rest of her tirade: I would like for her to quote me any lyrics that add to parents’ woes. Has there been a study done amongst a group of parents that have added stress in their lives due to subject matter regarding licking women from their head to their toes? Did you know that the main cause of violence in this country comes from young kids exclaiming “Get back, motherf***er, you don’t know me like that?”

Oh, I know what’s getting her shorts tied in a knot: it’s the occasional appearance of meaningful material that addresses social issues, such as showing compassion for young abused women in the song “Runaway”. That has to be it!

(Abruptly end sarcastic rant here.)

Luckily, the show organizers have dismissed her claims. ArtsQuest president Kevin Parks commented that they “recognize that Hip-Hop is an important part of some people's culture. Our mission is to reach out to the entire community." Tom Kelly, ArtsQuest chairman of the board, added: “For several years, we have offered urban music, including rap and Hip-Hop, at Musikfest. There are many people in the community for whom this is an important musical style.”

I’m guessing that the powers-that-be will prevail and Ludacris will remain on the bill, for which I will be proud.

I do have to agree with one comment Ms. Lee made. Rap music is lousy, at least most of the music of today. Somehow, I don’t think she meant it in the same context that I did. From one old curmudgeon to another: next time, please come up with a better argument.

Source: Allhiphop.com

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