Super Cool Music: Part I

You know school has started when: it's been 72 hours and you haven't seen Sportscenter, you haven't downloaded music in a week, and you go to bed and wake up for class in the same hour. Since school started last week, homework has increased, and life has decreased. I have been deduced to reading about Prehistoric art instead of the newest Nike Dunks that came out last week (ugh!). Yesterday, I found a couple of free hours under my bed, so I used them to catch up on some music that I have missing out on: two of the most controversial artists in hip hop right now, The Game & T.I., or T.I.P. depending on his mental state at the time.

The Game was ushered into the game on the coattails of Dr.Dre owned Aftermath Records. With the likes of Eminem, Busta Rhymes, and 50 cent as mentors, there is no way that one cannot succeed. As the story goes, Game soared off into the sunset with his first release, The Documentary, which featured the radio friendly "This is How we Do." By his second release, Doctor's Advocate, there was trouble in paradise, as his relationships with Dr.Dre & 50 cent were severed. We then saw a different side of The Game, pun intended. He was thirsty for conflict and sought lyrical warfare everyone from Joe Buddens to G Unit. This undoubtedly gave his image a new look.

With family becoming more of a priority on his third album, L.A.X., he is not looking to take a break from beef, but to spend more time with his loved ones. When family is involved, most people become more focused and more motivated, as this is the case for him on this album. His use of anti poetry is a flash of genius! His gritty content coupled with his colorful metaphors enables you to see the seams in the threads of his red bandanna. As usual, he never holds his tongue for the sake of respect; but as they say, the same thing that makes you laugh will be same thing that makes you cry. The Game's creativity is unmatched by many and his work ethic, recording 300 songs for this release, is inhumane. As much as I cringe when he speaks in interviews, I cannot help but to appreciate his artistry, as he takes your mind and soul on a journey your favorite book could never fathom. Until next time...-Find your swank. Think insane. Be urbane.