I'm not usually a hip-hop/ rap fan but I give rappers their props when they make a video/cd that carries a strong message.
"Sumthin' Gotta Give", the new video by Big Boi with Mary J Blige, which supports the Obama campaign, deals with the current state of the economy, health care, blacks in jail, gas prices, single mom's, bringing soldiers home.
I'm looking for the lyrics for those of you who aren't able to listen - but haven't found them yet.
Until that time, those of you who can - rec this up on youtube.
It references blue collar workers, trying to get to work - we need more of these kind of tunes - hope it goes viral.
"they're trying to tell us to stay strong, but everyday we're losing jobs..."
is part of the refrain.
The release of the album was pre-reviewed by Billboard:
Outkast's Big Boi is putting the finishing touches to his first solo album, "Sir Luscious Leftfoot ... Son of Chico Dusty," due in October via Laface/Zomba. The first single, the politically driven "Sumthin's Gotta Give" featuring Mary J. Blige, was released a few weeks ago.
The song touches on rising gas prices and the war in Iraq. An accompanying video, with guest appearances from Hill Harper and John Legend, was serviced this week.
"I chose this song first because being in the game, I feel a responsibility to entertain but also lecture about life," Big Boi told a room full of media insiders yesterday (July 30). "I'd rather get people to vote instead of running to the strip club."
http://www.billboard.com/...
Enjoy! Give it up y'all.