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Forget what Atlanta rapper T.I. suggested: Busta Rhymes is still relevant in 2020. The legendary New York rapper's new album Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God is a critical success, and while making the media rounds to promote the project, Busta shared some thoughts on the current state of hip-hop.
Busta Rhymes Thinks This Generation Needs A Deeper Experience
In an interview with NPR, Busta Rhymes talked about how he crafted ELE 2 with more in mind than just getting a few hot singles. He wanted to create a complete album.
“That’s what I come from. That’s what I miss. And I think that’s something that this generation needs to experience in the right way now: the experience and the importance of understanding what it is to treat yourself to a incredible, cohesive body of work.” (NPR)
Busta Appreciates The New School
Make no mistake, though, Busta Rhymes is not one of those older rappers hating on the younger crowd. Asked in the NPR interview what he thinks of this era’s rappers, the Leaders Of The New School alum didn’t have a negative thing to say.
“I embrace everything with grace, because when I was trying to get on in the beginning, you know, we took from the influences and the elder statesmen before us. We took from it and tried to make it our own. But of course, in the process of trying to make it your own, you do certain things different, in a way that some of the elder statesmen might not be willing to accept.” (NPR)
Bow Wow Checks OG’s for Dissing Younger Rappers
Rap veteran Bow Wow has been on both sides of the “old rapper” vs. “young rapper” divide. Back when he was known as Lil’ Bow Wow, 13-year-old Shad Moss dropped his debut album. Now at 33 years old, Bow wants to see older rappers stop hating on the younger generation.
Kendrick Lamar Makes Mighty Comeback on Busta’s New Song
Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar is back-back. The hip-hop superstar’s mighty return to the spotlight comes courtesy of rap veteran Busta Rhymes’ recently released “Look Over Your Shoulder” anthem.
