I tend to be rather old-fashioned in my music tastes. I'm unlikely to enjoy most songs written this century (with a few notable exceptions when composed and/or performed by older artists and groups, who were brought up to know what music was, as opposed to a noise!). As for alleged rap "music", I refuse to dignify it with the label "music" at all.
However, there are always exceptions to every rule, and I came across one this week. Shaboozey has been writing and performing songs since 2014, when he was only 19 years old. His music "combines hip-hop, country, rock, and Americana", and he appears to carry off the blend with aplomb.
The track I listened to is called simply "Good News". The lyrics may be found here, if you need them. Give it a listen, and see what you think.
You'll find more of his music at his YouTube channel. I plan to listen to more of it, to see how his undoubted talent develops. This young man may have a serious musical future.
Peter
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From Jeff Childers' C&C yesterday:
"One cannot help but wonder about the curious timing of the end of USAID and Rap’s sudden and unexpected disappearance from Billboard’s Top 40. I’m only asking the question. You decide."
Jeff has more of his usually in-cite-ful/in-sight-ful comments to extend the dis on rap.
Not quite my style but there is something powerful there.
Wow, just amazing! Thanks, Peter.
Fantastic.
Speaking of Rap/ hip-hop and modern Country, Peter, may I suggest checking out Tom MacDonald, who hates "woke" and loves the country we live in...some powerful lyrics, deeply felt.
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