A lot of moms think all rap music is just dudes in hoodies grimacing on street corners. But when hip-hop started out it was all MC's dressing like they were space wizards from Narnia and rapping about "partyin' in the place to be." Somewhere along the lines everything got all grim, but there remains an undercurrent of campy fabulousness that pops up from time to time.
This video combines two of my favorite elements of rap videos: sci-fi themes and overwhelming gayness.
The only thing gayer than wearing a studded leather vest and a disco visor that shoots light is wearing a studded leather vest and a disco visor that shoots light inside of a mock-up Millenium Falcon that zooms around CGI planetscapes.
I would like to see this visual aesthetic regain a prominent place in rap music. I would consider it a restorative gesture. Take a look at old pictures.
Come on guys. Lighten up and put on some fingerless gloves every once in a while. We accept you for who you are. Unless you're Ne-Yo.
1 comments:
Saying no homo lets you get away with a lot, but even that great phrase cannot compensate for the massive residue of homosex left by that video.
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