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Wesley Joseph is a rapper from London who just released a polished new album with a lot of potential. The production is hip and sounds like a band. The album cover is very rock inclusive. While this is a rap album, most of it is melodic. Heritage focused aesthetics are about pride so if you don't radically choose a side, or you contain elements that logistically contradict in the ethnic utility, it's better not to seek that kind of attention. Forever Ends Someday has some very strong moments both lyrically and vocally. In addition, while the titles of the songs are relevant and interesting, the songs don't live up to the titles well enough to make them relevant in their own right. Wesley Joseph is good at rapping and singing, but the production is the most impressive part of his music. He's cool, self-aware, and highly focused on his audience so he could easily be the next success story.
Kanye West is a rapper/mogul/and artist that has become the proof that all press is not good press. The very name "Kanye West" is nearly as polarizing as "Donald Trump". However, to be fair, this album is appropriate. There are no radical agendas or controversial hot takes on this one. Songs like "Punch Drunk" and the distinction between "Kanye" and "Ye" feel like apologies to include with his public apologies for his Anti-Semitic comments. Kanye's energy of uninhibited freedom is not worth defending his flamboyant stances, but his authenticity is refreshing when he calls out a few topics people overlook. He noted the juxtaposition of celebrity worship versus the surface level popularity of the evolution theory. He questioned endless waiting for systemic change. He noted the insignificance of his peers in comparison to his "Grand Canyon" of respect in mainstream culture. Kanye's music is very current compared to other rappers his age giving him multiple logistic advantages. While we would like to say that Kanye has said some inexcusable things in the past that we do not in any way endorse, we are not enabling the erasing of such a talented human.
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A big part of hip hop is the legacy of thug culture. 

The good thing about thug culture is that it teaches 100% acceptance of urban culture.

Music quality has nothing to do with any one-dimensional aspect. The question is, if people are connecting to the 2020's rap organically like they should, why is there so much philanthropic gatekeeping to stop new alternatives?

While most audiences may prefer rap music that they respect and relate to, thug culture has always been lemonade.

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