Is Lil Mama saving New York Hip Hop?

 

Before everyone passes judgment let me say this, “I knew there was more to this girl than lip gloss”.  Today on the way home I was thinking, “What new artist from New York is putting out material that is actually relevant in the public eye?”  Of course there’s Jay-z, Nas, 50, and Ghostface; but honestly after 2004 what new NY hip hop artist has been on the scene?  When I got home from work, I put on the TV and saw the debut of Lil Mama’s new video L.I.F.E. Watching the video I was shocked on the subject matter of the song. Sure she talked about lip gloss, and how she likes to get loose and dance, but there is more to her than that.   She rhymes over a HARD beat about sensitive subjects such as abuse. Not to mention she dropped a single like this knowing she has a strictly young fan base.  Not saying because she dropped a conscious song that she is the savoir; but the fact that she can rap, reps NY, not a one hit wonder, and cares about the culture says a lot. 

 

I always told people Lil Mama can rap, I mean her flow is nice and she can ride a beat. Shit, she raps better than most rappers nowadays.  Sure she can use a little work and brush up on her skills, but I know a lot more people who need more than that.  I’m just saying to her to your favorite New NY artist, and please keep in mind that she’s only 18.  Just my thoughts!