Hip-Hop with a message is not dead. Big Boi just released a video for his new song, “Sumthin’ Gotta to Give” featuring Mary J. Blige. This song is so relevant to the struggles the country is facing now — job losses, gas prices, economic recession, etc. The song is laid back, not angry, lameting the state of the country. But offering Hope, in the form a possible Barack Obama presidency. The video even begins with a quote from Obama. The backdrop for most of the video appears to be an Obama campaign headquarters. Hill Harper and John Legend (vocal Obama supporters make cameos).
I have always been a huge fan of Outkast. They were never the cookie-cutter rap group. Their lyrics and music always pushed the boundaries. I wish more rappers took more musical chances like Outkast. I definitely plan on picking up Big Boi’s album “Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty” when it drops.
Now Luda this is how you support our boy Obama. Take a few lessons..
