Eminem's new anti-bush song...

[fameless]

www.vh1.com/news/articles/1493010/20041025/eminem.jhtml?headlines=true

As a 21 year old college student, I never really liked Eminem's music, yes he has great flow as a rapper, but I just think his lyrics are petty and ignorant. But this is different, the video is actually pretty good and the lyrics are quite critical of President Bush and the war.

[bri_in_austin]

1. do you have a link for the vid?

[fameless]

3. just realized theres a thread in GD

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=2538905&mesg_id=2538905

[bri_in_austin]

4. thanks!

[susanna]

2. As a [cough] older [only a few years on MnM] poet....

I've told people that Eminem is an amazing master of the vernacular; an eloquent user of "words" in the format he chooses (rap). I am then told, "have you HEARD what he SAYS in his songs?" Answer: "yes, I have." In some ways, I have begun to hear him as playback; what I mean by that is he simply reflects cultural standards that are (all things considered) not so great.

Keep in mind, the first time I ever heard him I wanted to smack him senseless and tell him he was OH SO WRONG AND HERE IS WHY. Then I listened again (and again), and kind of got this vibe I can't really explain. I think he's making fun of EVERYTHING that is stupid, mindless and ugly in this culture; Georgie Peorgie is just the latest target. From my perspective, this couldn't happen to a nicer propagandist. If that makes sense...