Episode 1451 - Lukas Nelson
WTF with Marc Maron Podcast
The Importance of Lyrics in Rap
I like Tom Petty's simplicity and his lyrics. For me, the words are so important that I don't want it to get lost in trying to cram so many words into a song. The only way it works for me is in hip hop, because I think hip hop is a completely unique art form in rap. But as a songwriter, personally, you know, a lot of the new pop is like, I don't know, I don’t know, I'm not an equipment guy.
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