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Happiness is a choice you make every day. It requires you to empathize with people who have less and identify with people who have more.

I used to think that to hate a category of people required a broad generalization because, "how could you hate a stranger personally?"

I realize now, "personal or impersonal" is different than "individual or collective".

Why does this matter? Impersonal hate requires indoctrination. Personal hate requires an apology.

Schoolboy Q is a rapper from South Los Angeles, California. Blue Lips is a much more polished release than his previous work. His flows are innovative, his concepts and messages are well-put together, and his music videos are cinematic. The problem with this album conceptually is he's hinting at an elitism argument for his culture that isn't connected to any sort of integration or approval. That makes the flex a little pointless. Rapindie appreciates it though. Schoolboy Q has a grounded outlook on culture that is highly actionable and coherent. Some artists don't seem to be as calmly in control of their destiny. Blue Lips is a good cohesive album, but it isn't a "must listen".

Hip hop at its best is really an amazing genre. Indie rap is a little rare right now, but its lack of inclusivity is probably the reason.

A lot of rappers are making one-dimensional music, but they're highly influenced by their powerful producers. 

I would love music that was kinder and more universal, but how is diversity received among gospel rapper audiences right now?

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