Is Eminem now more than just rap hype? Most of us in this household think so. We’ve been listening to him since we got the CD. All of us love it, I was amazed and impressed not only with the lyrics but, the style too. Still something keeps whispering in the back of my mind: “he’s a little punk-ass hack… you’re buying into record company image bullshit, just like all the other Reconstituted Processed Cheese Rock Bands”
Anyway, many other people are starting to think he’s more than meets the eye also.
Especially Al Giordano:
“September 11th? Ashes, ashes, all fall down. We’ve been fed a year of bullshit. It’s time to rebel, kids! The world is a shocking place. The hour has come to shock back. The counter-discourse to Bush has begun in rap and rhyme and music. Be an Authentic Journalist – whatever your creative outlet, pursue it authentically, without fear, like Marshall Mathers, kids!, with the freest of speech this divided states of embarrasment will allow – and our topsy-turvy nation that calls itself America will soon, if not already, be up for grabs again.”
Note: Check Rolling Stone for the video and metafilter for a good discussion.