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David Burd – Lil’ Dicky

September 7, 2015 by Ari Kellen

David Burd is a name that sounds like your run of mill guy. He probably enjoys a wide variety of music, hanging with friends, etc. What people do not know is that David Burd is the real name of Lil’ Dicky, the most recent “funny rapper” to hit the scene since Asher Roth. So what makes this guy different than your run of mill Frat Rapper? Most likely his inclination towards topics that are educated. LD graduated Summa Cum Laude from from the University of Richmond’s business school, and his educated background shows in the undertones of his funny songs. He often addresses racial stereotypes along with social norms that should be changed. He mocks everyone, including himself, without apology in a easy going and captivated flow-style.

He broke onto the scene with his hilarious music video Youtube channel that he helped fund from his “Bar Mitzvah money”. Songs like “Lemme Freak”, “White Dude”, “Too High” and “White Crime” won him a cult following that continues to follow him today. His most recent release, and first album title Professional Rapper, featured Snoop Dogg in the song that bears the album’s name. Video below:

His satirical nature and undeniable rhyming skill has earned him the respect of both hip-hop purists and the general public. With some of his songs coming off as offensive to certain secular groups, LD takes the high ground stating the joking nature of his music. Bringing light to issues in society in the manner he has, has been eye opening for many.

In his Professional Rapper, LD took his time to explain his plan and outline how he wants to impact the hip hop world. Time will tell if David Burd can launch Lil’ Dicky into the stratosphere of the hip hop world but the future looks promising as of today.

Filed Under: Ari Kellen, Hip Hop Tagged With: David Burd, hip hop, LD, Lil Dicky, Music, snoop dogg

Forest Hills Drive | J Cole

December 16, 2014 by Ari Kellen

A few days ago, on December 9th, 2014, J Cole released his third and most real album to date. Forest Hills Drive give us insight into a real Cole and see what makes him tick. Hot New Hip Hop has seen stellar reviews of the album and I am inclined to agree as he touched on subjects that everyone can relate to. Of course, he presents all of his songs in true Cole fashion, telling a clever story throughout each.Forest Hills Drive, Ari Kellen

Kicking off the album with an Intro, he offers the listener a question, do you want to be happy? Do you want to be free? I’ll tell you Cole, this album made me happy. I am so tired of the popularized, ridiculous version of hip hop that the radio plays. This is the type of music that I fell in love with as a kid, real stuff, not bells and whistles with guys yelling into a mic making corny metaphors.

He references with affection TV characters such as Uncle Phil, and Aunt Vivian from Fresh Prince of Bel Air, as well as female artists, Trina, Sade, Aaliyah, and Nia Long. He also had some choice words for artists in his song Fire Squad. Iggy Azalea, Eminem, Justin Timberlake, and Macklemore were mentioned in that particular track.

This album will yield many-an Instagram quote with one liners like,” If you don’t aim too high, you aim too low”, “huh nice watch”, “I ain’t never did this before”, and many more for you to sift through on your own. He offers us a look into his own opinion about topics which is a relief to see him open up. Stories of his past emerge, reminding me much of a Nas album. I believe he would proud of you Cole.

Keep this stuff up Cole, you are one of the only real dudes still in hip hop, a prized diamond surrounded by fools gold.


 

To read the Hot New Hip Hop article click here.

Filed Under: Ari Kellen, Hip Hop Tagged With: ari kellen, forest hills drive, hip hop, hot new hip hop, j cole, new music

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