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Post by NicOasis on Jul 31, 2012 21:56:15 GMT -5
Snoop Dogg evolves into Snoop Lion, claims he is Bob Marley reincarnatedSnoop went to Jamaica a Dogg but returned a Lion after a religious and artistic awakening. Rastafarian priests bestowed the new moniker Snoop Lion upon the music icon when he visited Jamaica in search of "a new path." "I didn't know that until I went to the temple, where the High Priest asked me what my name was, and I said, 'Snoop Dogg.' And he looked me in my eyes and said, 'No more. You are the light; you are the lion.' From that moment on, it's like I had started to understand why I was there," he explained at a press conference. Born Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr., Lion has always felt a special connection with Jamaica's most celebrated music legend, according to news.com.au. "I have always said I was Bob Marley reincarnated," Lion said. "I feel I have always been a Rastafari. I just didn't have my third eye open, but it's wide open right now." This spiritual development has revived Lion's artistic energy. After years in the music industry, rap started to stale for the 40-year-old music icon. Ever since he appeared on the scene with "Doggystyle" in the early 1990s, Snoop has been a prominent player in west coast hip-hop. But Lion welcomes musical change and growth. "I've been on the top ever since I've been in it," he explained. "I got rap songs that will never die. And that ain't with no disrespect but I'm tired of rap." While in the studio, he distanced himself from his musical past by referring to Snoop Dogg in the third person. "F*** Snoop Dogg. Don't think about none of the s*** he rapped about: hustling and making money and drug-dealing and shooting. All that s***'ll be out of here," he said to his collaborators in the studio. With reggae, Lion has the chance create music that all ages can enjoy - from children to his grandparents, who might not have been able to enjoy his harder-edged rap catalogue. "I'm a wise man in the music industry," he said. "Not that I'll never do rap again because I'm always gonna do what I love, but right now I'm Snoop Lion and I'm having fun with this reggae movement so hopefully you guys will enjoy it as well." Vice Films - in association with Snoopadelic Films - will release a documentary about the artist's transformation from Snoop Dogg to Snoop Lion at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7. Snoop Lion's first single is "La La La." www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/snoop-dogg-evolves-snoop-lion-claims-bob-marley-reincarnated-video-article-1.1126235
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Post by ringoiceman on Aug 1, 2012 4:44:25 GMT -5
Snoop says hes had his third eye opened........sounds painful ......always knew he was a bell end.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2012 5:47:34 GMT -5
"I'm a wise man in the music industry," he said. ... Snoop Lion's first single is "La La La."
;D bob Marley reincarnated? Better ease off the drugs snoop dogg
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Post by ringoiceman on Aug 1, 2012 6:20:25 GMT -5
The song is shite too...........jamacian accent come on!
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Post by masterplan200 on Aug 1, 2012 9:00:24 GMT -5
The song is shite too...........jamacian accent come on! It starts out good then ends up terrible |
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Post by Cast on Aug 1, 2012 10:42:27 GMT -5
new song is horrible but snoop is a legend.
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Post by His Royal Noelness on Aug 1, 2012 12:18:55 GMT -5
What a wanker.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2012 18:31:17 GMT -5
I dont know what to make of this....
Its odd.
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Post by matt on Aug 3, 2012 17:10:11 GMT -5
Anyone remember when rap used to be good way back in the early 90s? A total joke now.
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Post by redlandsman87 on Aug 11, 2012 11:41:49 GMT -5
Rap music had the chance to become a socially revolutionary genre until in degenerated itself into becoming the music of "bitches, pimps, niggas and hoes".
The beginnings of rap began funnily enough slightly before and during the New York City blackout of 1977. During the blackout, a number of looters stole DJ equipment from electronics stores. As a result, the hip hop genre, barely known outside of The Bronx at the time, grew at an astounding rate from 1977 onwards. Silently emerging from the backdrop and death of disco music, rap music originated when DJs tweaked the formula of disco itself via extending and emphasizing the percussion/rhythm sections (bass and drums) so as to create better dance music that was heavily influenced by soul, funk, reggae, disco and jazz. During some of these extended rhythm interludes, DJs began speaking free form poetry (influenced by beat poets of the 1960's) and thus, rap was born.
When pioneered by the "golden age" gangsta rappers (no matter how much a person may be personally against such ideologies) the music, in terms of poetic licensing, opened up every door so as to to actually say something. Such never happened.
The music became obsessed with money, cars, and sex. Materialism and braggarts killed the artistic aspect of the genre and it has come to the point where no rap song can be taken seriously.
The best of the artists died. The second-rate artists sold out. The new "artists" don't pass the bill. And the arguably most successful and controversial figure of the genre, Eminem, is a toss up. Is he legendary, the "New Elvis"? His influence and presence is known world-wide, yes, but he's also been called a homicidal maniac who is unfit to be heard.
Oh, right, Snoop Dog. I like his new name. I'm glad he's changing directions. Best of luck, Snoop Lion.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2012 12:07:14 GMT -5
rap is not monolithic.
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Post by redlandsman87 on Aug 11, 2012 23:22:30 GMT -5
Then what is it?
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Post by dannybhoy19 on Aug 12, 2012 10:24:55 GMT -5
Anyone remember when rap used to be good way back in the early 90s? A total joke now. I salute this comment lil Wayne,Drake etc aint got nothing on the 90's Crop |
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Post by dannybhoy19 on Aug 12, 2012 10:28:25 GMT -5
I find Snoop's comments of I am Bob 'Tuff Gong' Nesta Marley reincarnated very disrespectful to the Reggae Legend. Snoop will NEVER come close to emulating Tuff Gong and as for being Bob Marley reincarnated I swear Snoop was 10 when Bob passed away? I think He needs to sort out His maths
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Post by dannybhoy19 on Aug 12, 2012 10:35:51 GMT -5
I've just heard it and well, it has a very Good beat but, His Jamaican accent is just really poor it might as be well been a White Lad from London Singing because, that was really awful. Still, first attempt
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Post by NYR on Aug 12, 2012 15:47:47 GMT -5
agreed. yeah, chamillionaire and 50 cent suck, but they're not the only ones around. check out the roots, common, mos def, talib kweli and nas. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2012 16:51:52 GMT -5
agreed. yeah, chamillionaire and 50 cent suck, but they're not the only ones around. check out the roots, common, mos def, talib kweli and nas. Black Star will release that second album one day... |
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Post by NYR on Aug 13, 2012 23:17:25 GMT -5
agreed. yeah, chamillionaire and 50 cent suck, but they're not the only ones around. check out the roots, common, mos def, talib kweli and nas. Black Star will release that second album one day... hopefully soon! |
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