Solace wrote:yup we're hip hop elitists because we dont like hopsin
no, but you are elitist for the metric you use to dislike him. When one quotes "unnatural, forced, simple" rhymes and rhyme schemes as basis for not liking a rapper, they have entered elitism territory.
lol @ calling tech n9ne brilliant
to each his own.
it's because they're such a childish and unintelligent standpoint on that subject matter
Not at all. He admits that he is struggling with issues of faith and belief and the suspension of intelligence and rationality. So, its not some considered philosophical thesis on whether God exists or not. Its an emotional outpouring of frustration because recent life experiences have altered his previously held perspective. I find it.... presumptuous that the concept of atheism is introduced at the teenage phase and people immediately evaluate it logically. A multitude of personality traits, societal pressures, alternative interests, communication channels, censorship levels, economic status, race dynamics etc affect when that concept is introduced and how we respond to it. What i find most gratifying about this video is how he personalizes the concept of God, religion and faith. Especially considering he was a "christian rapper" in some of his fans eyes a couple hours ago.... that's pretty powerful. Especially with issues such as religion, there can be a disconnect between the ideals preached and the medium of the preacher. By him showing that even these so-called Christians also struggle with issues of faith, possibly temporarily, he, dare i say it, humanizes evangelism.
Look, i am not saying "The Government is God" is a revolutionary or insightful line or concept. Nor do i defend his technical abilities to vary flow, write "well" (rhyme schemes complexity, tendency of rhymes to feel natural, wide vocabulary, impeccable word choice etc). All i said is he communicated his thoughts effectively enough to the intended audience.
