![]() Pre-presidency, Rick Ross had the most Trump mentions (nine songs between 20) with Nas running second (seven songs between 19). Many artists have name-checked Trump in more than one song. Because of hip hop's close association with minority communities and its reinvigorated politicization with the Black Lives Matter movement, lyrical depictions of Trump rapidly grew to be more disparaging throughout his campaign and subsequent election as President of the United States. The 2010s marked a left-leaning political shift in musicians' attitude toward Trump as his presence in the public eye changed from that of a business tycoon to a politician, particularly one known for making controversial statements. ĮSPN's political site FiveThirtyEight documented that between 19, 19% of song lyrics about Trump were negative while 60% were positive. Among the earliest of these was The Coup from Oakland, California, who critiqued and mocked Trump on their first two albums released in the early 1990s. While many rappers early to this trend praised Trump's wealth, often as a means to compare their own financial aspirations or success to his, others used their music as a platform to criticize Trump's practices and politics. ![]() Among the earliest mentions of Trump in rap lyrics was the Beastie Boys' track "Johnny Ryall" on the 1989 album Paul's Boutique, in which they contrast Trump with his homeless alter-ego, Donald Tramp. Trump's name first appeared in hip hop lyrics during the 1980s when he became an icon of the ultra rich. With his victory in the 2016 presidential election, Trump's prominence in hip-hop music has been likened to that of Ronald Reagan's in hardcore punk during the 1980s. ![]() Most earlier references to Trump in lyrics revolve around his status as a business tycoon, but then shifted toward a stance more critical of his politics as he attempted to attain public office. While recent songs refer to Trump's campaign, election, and tenure as President of the United States, more than 200 songs refer to Trump prior to his campaigns for president. Multiple songs, albums, bands and performances have referenced Donald Trump or his various brands, including Trump Tower, his TV show, his hotel chain, and his casinos. The song title itself is at worst inaccurate, and at best premature, but it shows why we still owe the prodigious one our due patience.President Donald Trump signs the Music Modernization Act. Dismissing any new hip-hop that came after you is decidedly very non-hip-hop, but there’s nothing wrong in relishing older cats whom are shockingly spry. The minimalist production knocks while Nas himself even proves a bit clairvoyant, touching on our now president-elect’s cheap pursuits while shouting out the marginalized: “ Celebrity Apprentice a devil show/Big up to Africa, Mexico.” So when exactly will Nas’ album actually be done? He’s recently had fire moments and for whatever reason seems reinvigorated. Both self-referential and forward moving, says Nas: “To every baby on the album cover existing/This trend I was setting came to fruition.” Seemingly full circle for the MC who at 16 boasted about kidnapping the president’s wife without a plan. In an era where dexterous bars are seldom celebrated, this has enough energy to keep both the millennial and aging classicist happy. He’s on fire, backed by bombastic drums and a voice that’s gracefully aged like an Argentinian malbec textured, smooth yet robust. Here, Nasir sounds like he just finished a Gandhi marathon, successfully tricking his wisdom with the system that imprisoned his son. Forget the song’s 8-minute video featuring Khaled in different brightly colored satin shirts-here’s the real major key: Nas’ agelessly nimble tongue and the track’s underpinning “Fu-Gee-La” sample. Read my review below and check the rest of the thoughtfully compiled year end list HERE . I was asked to write about one of the year’s best cuts, “ Nas Album Done” by DJ Khaled ft. ![]() Passion of the Weiss (POW) is currently one of my favorite music blogs and is ran by my dude, prolific journalist Jeff Weiss.
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