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November 20, 2006

I can't tell if I love it or hate it

Jay-Z and Nas, mortal enemies of hip-hop, have released a song together called "Black Republicans". I've only heard the poor DJ copies, which essentially means the song plays in the background while DJ Doofus shouts his name again and again over the song. I can't really make out Nas's verse but it sounds like Jay-Z is equating being a Republican to getting out of the hood, living a straight life and not getting involved in the B.S of the street. I'll take it.

UPDATE: Upon finding the lyrics online, it turns out I heard Nas just fine, just his preachiness as usual makes no sense.

Posted by Karol at November 20, 2006 03:07 AM | TrackBack
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Here's a different take on the song. They also have a link so you can hear the song without an intrusive dj.

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/page/track_reviews/Nas_and_JayZ_Black_Republican

Posted by: Peter at November 20, 2006 10:44 AM

Whatever. After Charlie Rangel starts drafting, we'll see the number of Black Republicans jump. Because a poor black man CAN avoid volunteering for the Army now... but once that draft starts, only the rich and lawyered will be able to afford exploiting loopholes.

Posted by: Ken at November 20, 2006 11:03 AM
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