Playlist

1.      I chose “03 Adolescence” by J. Cole as one of my top ten because even though it is fairly new. I feel that song for me is very relatable and I know exactly where he is coming from. Being young and always wanting the best of everything and prettiest girl just to be the “it” doing everything in your power to become noticed.

2.      Another song I chose was “Wet dreams” by J. Cole. This song deals with the reality of the world with starting something new, as kid growing up you will practice until you feel that you feel that it is right. In this song he is talking about having lying about having sex before when he was only doing that because he wanted to be with the “in” crowd.

3.      I chose 2pac “Dear Mama” in my top ten. Not only because it was a hit at one point because of the meaning behind the lyrics. He tells the story of him growing up with his mother and how much he appreciates what she has done for him. The rap is primarily focused on the appreciation he has for how his mother raised him even when his father passed away and through all the financial struggles they went through. The rap makes it clear that he has become who he is because of his mother and he is truly thankful of it.

4.      I chose “Many men” by 50 cent in my top ten. The reason I chose this is because growing up I was in era where 50 cent was the “it”. The all that people wanted to be the all people looked up in hip-hop the return of gangster rap. This particular song does not pertain to me but it has been my song since the 5 grade.

5.      I chose “You Must Love Me” by Jay-Z. This song has a significant meaning because Jay-Z when he was younger that describes several incidents he was involved in as a youth, that he later came to regret. Acts Such as selling crack to his own mother, using a young girl as a mule to carry cocaine, and shooting his own brother.

6. I chose Kayne West “Clique” I choose this because this is my favorite pregame song. It is just a song that forces you to realize that you are the best and no one can touch you and your brothers.

7. I chose I’m Different by 2 Chainz. This song I feel speaks to being okay with being different and nothing is wrong with that. There are different reasons to how you can express yourself by following in your own footsteps.

8. I chose Nas “N.Y State of Mind”American born New York City hip hop artist. His style reflects that of a critical commentary of both society and individuals themselves. In 1994 Nas released perhaps the most influential hip hop albums of all time in his debut album “Illmatic” containing many tracks that reflect the struggles of living in an urban society such as New York City. It is just flames to be honest.

9. I chose Beanie Sigel “Feel it in The Air” because I just feel that its saying be carful with what you choose because you never know what is going to happen next or who is watching and wanting you to drop off and do one thing wrong penalize you.

10.     I picked this song because it should that though they were fueds between Big and 2pac at the end of the day it was all love. “Who Shot Ya” by Biggie came out and 2pac thought it was directed towards him. Until the day Biggie died, he said that the song wasn't a diss towards 2pac. Not only are the lyric fire the back story is very interesting.