| Sunday General Discussion - October 13th, 2019 Posted: 13 Oct 2019 10:21 AM PDT Thoughts on El Camino (the movie not the rapper) Thoughts on adding new mods (not you Richard) Thoughts on China being a fuck & Blizzard hilariously mishandling it submitted by /u/HHHRobot [link] [comments] |
| Liquid Swords by GZA: Breakdown Posted: 13 Oct 2019 02:11 PM PDT Liquid Swords- The opener of the album establishes the main theme. GZA and his fellow Wu-Tang members are samurai-like warriors fighting against the system. The "Liquid Swords" GZA speaks of are those made of the ink which he and the members of the Clan use to write their rhymes. The opening of the song is a sample from the film Shogun Assassin. In the sample, a child recounts a story of a great warrior. After this sample comes the hook of the song, which describes the birth of Hip Hop in a almost mythological way. The connection here is that MCs are like the ancient samurai warriors. Throughout the course of GZA's verses he further compares himself to a warrior fighting against weak MCs. GZA says lines like, "In mic fights I swing swords and cut clowns". Lyrics like this offer a obvious parallel between destroying a opponent in battle and destroying one with words. Duel of the Iron Mics- This song further compares ancient warriors to current day MCs. The song opens up with another sample from Shogun Assassin. In the excerpt one warrior challenges another to a duel. Two warriors like the ones presented in the sample, would do battle with iron swords. However, GZA suggests that MCs have the same type of battles but with their words or "iron mics". The songs title refers to battle rapping, in which MCs attempt to defeat each other using rhymes. GZA's opening verse insults other less talented rappers and suggest that he will easily defeat them in any lyrical battle. The second verse, from Master Killah, reinforces theses ideas and again compares the abilities of a MC to that of a warrior. As he says, "Bombing your barracks with aerodynamic Swordplay, poison darts by the doorway, Minds that's laced with explosive doses". In the final verse, Inspectah Deck raps about the Clan's home of Statin Island and how they are comfortable in their environment. He also describes how awful the area truly is and gives one of the first hints on the album to the true state of the world the Clan lives in. The hook of the song makes reference to a style of fighting popularized in prisons. Again showing a similarity to the fictional warriors of samurai movies and the lives of the Wu-Tang members. Overall, the song compares the rhyming abilities of MCs to the fighting skills of a warrior. While the first two verses portray rival MCs as the villain, the final verse shows the destruction of Statin Island by drugs and violence as the real enemy. Living In the World Today- The third song of the album discusses the suppression of the messages the Clan spreads by those who don't agree with them. The chorus of the song suggest that in the current world most everyone has heard the music of the Wu-Tang, but GZA cautions against just mindlessly going along with the music if you don't support the message in it. Because there are those who try to suppress the messages of the Clan and if you aren't willing to stand up for whats said in the music, then you'll be shattered like a glass jaw. The song's first verse shows how GZA attempts to fight against the system with his words. He uses the metaphor of cutting through a pursuing police car with his lyrical sword to show this. He also discusses rejecting the commercial angle of being a rapper, and how the government tries to hold back his messages. As GZA says, "Microphone chords tangled, from being so Star Spangled". In the bridge of the song Method Man and GZA outline four teachings of the Wu-Tang Clan: knowledge, modesty, security, and consciousness. These are some of the teachings that the "homies that front" shown in the songs hook don't follow. On the final verse of the song GZA compares himself to other rappers who have cheap rhymes and production, and fail to avoid the trappings of labels. GZA suggest that he's reenergizing the rap game with his messages and rhymes. He compares his bars to gunshots that attract cops who try to shut down hip hop. A clever way of reintroducing the idea that certain people, like the police, attempt to silence GZA. In the verse's final line GZA says, "Father You See King the police". By simplifying the You to U and the See to C and creating a acronym of the four words before police, we can see one of the Clever ways GZA sneaks his message past those who wish to silence him. Gold- This song discusses the perils of drug dealing, gang life, and the music industry. The title of the song, Gold, is both a reference to the money GZA has received from drug dealing and the gold status of a record. GZA says that while you can find small time success in both of these ventures, it will never be enough. He cleverly reinforces the idea of being trapped inside of a bigger system, while also addressing the way street life and record sales have consumed him. In his two verses, GZA paints a dark picture of drug dealing and how it causes pain and death in his community. But GZA doesn't shy away from the hard truth that he is a large part of the system that causes these issues. GZA ends the song talking about a hardened criminal who lost his mother. This serves as a metaphor for the issues seen in the song. Behind all the crime and violence are just people trying to cope with the conditions they find themselves in. Cold World- Gold fades into the next song on the album, titled Cold World. This instantly establishes a connection between the two songs. While Gold sees GZA rapping about his own personal involvement in the system of violence and drug use in his community, Cold World gives a bird's eye view of it. The song opens with another sample from Shogun Assassin, in which a father comforts his son who has had a bad dream. He tells his son that dreams aren't real, and then says, "What a time you chose to be born in". The message presented in the sample is that the current environment that people like GZA and the Clan are born into is a almost nightmarish place of pain and suffering. The chorus of the song further paints a picture of the terrible state of the "Cold World", or the environment that GZA sees. In the song's first verse, GZA outlines the violence that he sees in his community from both criminals and the police. In the second verse, Inspectah Deck describes how violence hurts the innocent. Deck recounts the story of a girl who was killed in a botched hit to emphasize his point. He also describes how he knows those around him will stay loyal to him because he gives them money. This is another example of how the Clan is stuck inside a system in which money is there main concern. As the Clan say in their song C.R.E.A.M, "Cash Rules Everything Around Me". Labels- This song addresses the other half of what GZA discussed on Gold, and tells of the dangers of the music system, specifically labels. The song begins with a narration from RZA in which he compares labels to a spider trying to lure up and coming musicians into their web. In the song's one verse, GZA uses clever wordplay to name off countless labels and describe his dissatisfaction with them. He also discusses his dislike for how the record labels only promote the success of comedic MCs with no actual talent. The song ends with a reference to RZA's Razor Sharp label, a record label run by one of the Clan's own members. This is a example of how the Clan is fighting back against the system they are trapped in. 4th Chamber- [ ] Sample: The opening of this song takes another sample from Shogun Assassin. In the excerpt, a child is given a choice between death or a life of violence. The message here is that while some may take a path of violence in life it is likely the only option they had in the "Cold World" they were born into. [ ] Ghostface Killah: Ghost describes a man who is successful in the drug game, and then tells of how he has achieved the same success through rapping. These show the two ways for someone like ghost to escape the system. But why is it this way? In the next line Ghost references Haitian stereotypes popularized by whites. The message here is that systematic racism is responsible for the corruption in the system that halts black power. In the next few lines Ghost takes back many derogatory terms for black people. He goes from white oppressors to a white bag of cocaine being sold by a child. He comes to the conclusion that the child does this because it is simply his nature. This is due to the system he was born into. Ghost then warns those who with to oppress him that he's successful now and sees past their attempts to keep him in check. He references both Noriega, and the hosing of black protesters. Two examples of the system trying to keep minorities in check. He then talks about how his promoters try to do the same thing to him by taking his money. He warns them against doing so, saying that he is like the great conquers of history or a super hero and he'll come for them if they don't stop. [ ] Killah Priest: Priest says that he monitors his moves closely. However, he acknowledges the fragility of his position by comparing himself to Solomon. He describes himself as a almost immortal force of change. Then, he says that no matter how hard other MCs may try they could never spread their messages like he does. He ends his verse by saying that he "splits" his opponents with ease. This ties back into the Solomon reference. He is saying that while he is able to sit easily between his two pillars of ivory, he can easily split his opponents, causing their pillars to crumble on top of them. The aren't as wise or careful as Killah Priest. [ ] RZA: RZA begins his verse by telling the story of a man being attacked for having evidence that would condemn the government. He then describes a judgement day in which the oppressed will rise up and defeat their oppressors. He says that the oppressors will be killed with viruses such as Ebola or the Bubonic Flu, cleverly saying that the powerful will be destroyed by the filth they made the lower class live in. He also references fighting under king Cyrus, a great islamic hero. This establishes that RZA is one of the Black Israelites. RZA compares his oppressors to snakes, and then references how the government is trying to kill off his race by supplying them with Cocaine that sterilizes them. RZA says that he is the chosen one that will help the world to be reborn. He completes his verse with a reference to bonding by saying, "Protons Electrons Always Causing Explosions". A acronym for P.E.A.C.E. This suggest that peace can be achieved through unity. [ ] GZA: He raps about how the bank is trying to steal his money from under his own nose. He assumes that they are trying to do this because he is using his money to feed the next generation of activist. He says that he doesn't participate in violence with his brothers, but will gladly attack the system to get his money "by any means necessary". By using that phrase he evokes the legendary leader Malcom X. He says that he knows how to work the system because he's learned from those who are trapped in it. However, he outlines that this system causes death and violence in his community. He says that he is holding back on this track and when the time is right he will unleash his full lyrical strength and destroy the system. GZA ends his verse by describing someone who was attempting to silence the message of the Wu-Tang and was physically injured by the beat of the song when he heard it. GZA then says he's about to blow him away with his abilities. This is a way of saying that GZA was holding back on this track and if he really went all out those that oppose his message wouldn't be able to take it. This also shows him ending someone that was part of the system the whole song is about fighting. [ ] Overall Message: The song sees all 4 rappers fighting the system in their own way. Whether it be through confronting the greedy promoters, being cautious and wise, promoting views of black empowerment, or helping empower those who need it and destroying those who oppose change. The four MCs act as almost horsemen of the apocalypse describing how their oppressors won't be in charge for much longer because they have caught onto their traps. Shadowboxin'- The title of this song refers to a special technique of rapping, dubbed The Art of Shadowboxin' by the Wu-Tang Clan. The song is a sort of continuation of The 4th Chamber. In the previous song, members of the Clan identified how they were fighting the injustices of the system. In Shadowboxin', GZA and Method Man show their further defiance of the system, and their rapping skills. In the songs intro, Method Man says, "I Pledge allegiance to the Hip Hop". Here Method Man is expressing the fact that since his own country is unjust to him he puts his allegiance within Hip Hop, which allows him to voice his frustrations. This sets up the following verse which is all about Meth's lyrical abilities. In his first verse, Meth compares himself to everyone from Rocky to Wes Craven to describe his lyrical skills. He says that he's been "possessed" by Hip Hop. He also addresses other themes of the album such as his ability to finesse labels and his credibility. In GZA's verse, he raps about much of the same. However, GZA does discuss topics such as people trying to "bite" his flow, and the strength of his production. On Method Man's second verse, he raps about similar topics, the song is really about the two MCs professing their lyrical skills with rhymes that back up their claims. Hell's Wind Staff- Shadowboxin' fades into the following song establishing their connection. While Shadowboxin' described a master at the rap game, the following song describes a master in the drug game. According to Ghost on 4th Chamber, these are the only two ways to make it out of the projects. This interlude serves to set up the following song. In this interlude RZA is heard negotiating a drug shipment with someone named Greco. In the skit RZA refers to everyone in the clan using their fake mafia names. The man RZA is talking too has a stereotypical foreign accent. Everything about the sketch parodies the high class life of a drug kingpin. This establishes the outrageous lifestyle of a mafioso that will be portrayed on the next song. Killah Hills 10304- The song begins with GZA saying "The life of a drug dealer, Killah Hills 10304". The establishes the main message of the song. It serves as a mirror image to Shadowboxin', which is a celebration of the rapping skills both GZA and Method Man have. Killah Hills 10304 shows the other path members of the Clan could have taken instead of rapping. The life of a drug dealer from Killah Hills. While the kingpin in this song is more successful than the average dealer, he is still plagued by the same violence and paranoia as any other person in his profession. While he may be rich and powerful, he is no different than a drug dealer from Killah Hills. This song serves as a example of how no matter how successful people of color are, they are still locked in the system. GZA gives a verse that shows both the successes and trappings of being a kingpin. He raps about his custom-made yachts, ability to bribe judges, and how much money he's acquired. However, he also addresses his friends that have died, being hunted by the police, and those who are ratting on him. GZA paints the portrait of a successful drug dealer as dangerous and unsure, and confronts the hard truth that the system is against people like the Clan. Investigative Reports- After discussing the results of successfully making it out of the hood, GZA raps about the problems in it. The song begins with a news report overlaid with a verse from U-God. The report details a battle in Brooklyn that took place during the revolutionary war. The battle is referred to as the first battle of America's independence. Over this report, U-God gives off a list of the issues he sees within his community. This shows that there is currently a war being fought in the streets of Brooklyn. Like the revolutionary war, this war is for independence. U-God says that the current war on the streets is really just a disorganized battle to escape the system and gain independence. In the first verse, Raekwon outlines various issues in the projects such as youths that are forced to sleep on rooftops and have a path to death set out for them. At the end of the verse, he describes how rapping was able to move him to a place where he is beyond the reach of these issues. Raekwon describes a aspect of the ongoing war in which young black men are fighting against the system. In GZA's verse, he raps from the prospective of a police officer. GZA doesn't make the officer specifically good or evil but more portrays him as a bit of both. The message is that the police are just one side of the ongoing war between them and minorities. In Ghostface Killah's verse, he touches on white on black and black on black violence. He describes young black youths that are starting wars among their own communities. He also references the lynchings of black youths in southern states like Tennessee. Ghost says that he just sits back and tries to enjoy life in these difficult times because the war is unpreventable, no matter how much you try to fight the system. He compares the war against white on black violence to shooting arrows at a enemy with a gun, a losing battle. For now Ghost holds his cards and merely attempts to make sure the issues are known. Swordsman (Unexplained)- This song is about being wise and staying knowledgeable. In the hook GZA refers to someone being slapped for trying to mess with the G.O.D. According to GZA's 5% theology, every black man is God. Therefore, the hook serves as a warning to those who might try to come after GZA. The reference in the hook to a clique of people waiting to come after GZA as well hints at a corporation or authority being the ones going after GZA. However, GZA frequently refers to himself as God throughout the album, so by saying that someone has tried to base the G.O.D he could be establishing a different character. The acronymic nature of The G.O.D brings to mind corporations, and due to GZA's critical view of religion in the song, The G.O.D could be a representation of authority. GZA sees foolish people getting beaten down because of their lack of wisdom when confronting authority. The hook serves as both a warning to those in power that they shouldn't test him, and as a proclamation of the wisdom he's attained. In GZA's first verse he talks about spreading his message through the Wu's music. He follows this up by talking about how due to religion he was superstitious young. However, after searching and finding the answers on his own, he realized that superstition was foolish. He finishes the verse by saying that he and RZA are about to defraud the metaphorical hoax of the system. In his second verse, GZA tells of how oppression of himself in the hood and of his ancestors in slavery made him decide to study 5% theology and see his true worth. He then tells that he knows he is one with God and has a power people will try to tell him he doesn't. He ends his verse by saying that the only path to enlightenment for his oppressed brothers is through knowledge of self. I Gotcha Back- In the final song on the album, shows GZA telling black youths that no matter how bad it gets he'll always watch their back. But, he warns them to watch their front, because their are dangers all around. Whether it be from the police, government, or their own homies, young people of color have to stay vigilant in this "Cold World". In his first verse, GZA compares his own struggle as a child to the struggle he sees on the streets today. GZA ask the question, "What is the meaning of C.R.I.M.E? Is it Criminals Robbing Innocent Mothers Every time?". This shows that while crime is usually robbery of the innocent, sometimes those who rob are themselves the victims of a unjust system that forced them to crime. GZA says that the system in which we live is a terrible and unjust one. However, it remains constant and only the names and players change. Therefore, its important that we stay vigilant for one another so we can survive. By staying wise and aware of the system, we can in a way beat it. The album ends with a final sample from Shogun Assassin. In this excerpt a warrior is killed by a technique so amazing he can't help but to admire it while dying. This shows how through spreading his message to all GZA has defeated the systems oppression. Conclusions- The album portrays GZA and his fellow Clan members as modern warriors fighting against a unjust system. Through the course of the album GZA spreads awareness about the system in which we live, and how to stay knowledgeable about it. While the conclusion of the album is that we live in a unjust and unchangeable world, GZA remains hopeful. While the world is in a terrible state GZA remains confident that he will be on the forefront of the new world, and will inspire those who will lead the charge into it. submitted by /u/Eli081504 [link] [comments] |
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Top 10 First Weeks of 2019 Across All Genres | Rank | Artist | Album | Label | Pure Sales | Sales + Streaming | | 1 | Taylor Swift | Lover | Republic | 700,334 | 885,349 | | 2 | Post Malone | Hollywood's Bleeding | Republic | 210,283 | 492,854 | | 3 | Jonas Brothers | Happiness Begins | Republic | 351,495 | 405,460 | | 4 | Ariana Grande | thank u, next | Republic | 111,912 | 354,954 | | 5 | Billie Eilish | WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? | Darkroom/Interscope | 165,277 | 307,069 | | 6 | Tool | Fear Inoculum | Volcano/RCA | 252,120 | 270,411 | | 7 | Backstreet Boys | DNA | K-Bahn/RCA | 229,107 | 236,196 | | 8 | BTS | MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA | BigHit/Columbia | 195,676 | 229,775 | | 9 | Khalid | Free Spirit | Right Hand Music/RCA | 82,000 | 202,000 | | 10 | Ed Sheeran | No.6 Collaborations Project | Atlantic | 70,000 | 173,000 |
FAQ: Q: Source? A: http://hitsdailydouble.com/sales_plus_streaming Q: How is this list sorted? A: It's sorted by sales + streaming Q: What are pure sales? A: Pure sales are purchases of the album (itunes, amazon, physicals, etc) Q: Where is X album? A: Only albums with 10K in sales + streaming are listed Q: Isn't that kind of low for XXXTENTACION and Beyonce? A: Members Only, Vol. 4 and Homecoming dropped on a Wednesday meaning that they lost out on 5 days of sales. Q: Why do some albums show exact sales numbers while others do not? A: The albums that do not show exact numbers are the ones that have had sales corrections from Billboard Q: Where can I find last year's list? A: 2018 list, 2017 list, 2016 list
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| Quelle Chris and Jean Grae - Scoop of Dirt (feat. Your Old Droog) Posted: 13 Oct 2019 07:20 AM PDT |
| [FRESH] Ocean Wisdom ft. Freddie Gibbs - ISN'T IT? Posted: 13 Oct 2019 05:17 PM PDT |
| SHECK WES premieres new song “BILL CLINTON” from upcoming Jack Boys project @ NY RL Posted: 13 Oct 2019 12:29 AM PDT |
| CNG, a current Chicano rapper, went on the new Netflix show, "Rythmn and Flow" only to be "snubbed" as many of his fans and fans of Chicano rap are claiming. What do you think? Posted: 13 Oct 2019 10:42 PM PDT |
| [FRESH MIXTAPE] SpaceGhostPurrp - Black Murdoc [UNRELEASED 2011] Posted: 13 Oct 2019 08:29 PM PDT |
