Intelligent Hip-Hop Makes a Comeback!

I'm sure you've all heard Thrift Shop on the radio lately, "I'll wear you grandad's clothes. I look incredible," but have you listened to more of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis? I liked Thrift Shop, so I went to YouTube and looked up Macklemore. I found a plethora of beautifully written songs about pressing issues and these two guys' beliefs. I was stunned. There hasn't been hip hop aimed at solving things since the 90s and Run DMC, Wu-Tang Clan, and Public Enemy in the Golden Age of Hip Hop.

I happily purchased Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' debut CD The Heist yesterday and I have been listening to it ever since. It is wonderful to see someone using their music to stand up for what they believe is right. And besides that, the songs have some pretty good beats to jam to. Give it a listen!