All Songs Considered The hip-hop verse that changed my life
Aug 23, 2023
Speakers discuss the profound impact of hip-hop verses on their lives, reflecting on the power of lyrics, the influence on their own writing, and the cultural significance of these verses. They explore the role of hip-hop in addressing social issues such as race, policing, and mass incarceration, highlighting its transformative power and importance in artistic expression.
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Sydney Madden's College Soundtrack
- Sydney Madden found Kendrick Lamar's Section 80, especially "HiiiPoWeR," impactful during college.
- The song resonated with her struggles as a Black person in America and felt like a personal hymn.
Left Eye's Influence on Tank
- Tank fondly remembers Left Eye's verse in TLC's "No Scrubs."
- Her verbose and cool delivery inspired her to write better lyrics and memorize the rap.
Yasiin Bey's "Mathematics"
- Gene Demby's perspective on mass incarceration shifted after hearing Yasiin Bey's verse in "Mathematics."
- The verse articulated the realities of the system and its impact on Black communities.