Young Angry Cat
This poem is about the corporate takeover of rap.27 total reviews
Comment from I am Cat
Beautifully written, beautiful man! I loved this edgy, rock hard rap. It left me swaying and bobbing like Cassius Clay! I loved it.
You're quite good at this. ;)
Well done, my dear friend... VERY well done and a SIXER if ever there was one!
Love you!
<3
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2016
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Beautifully written, beautiful man! I loved this edgy, rock hard rap. It left me swaying and bobbing like Cassius Clay! I loved it.
You're quite good at this. ;)
Well done, my dear friend... VERY well done and a SIXER if ever there was one!
Love you!
<3
Comment Written 10-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2016
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Love you even more. man you sure do know how to reach and touch me in that special way that only you seem to possess.
Comment from Bill Schott
This rap covers what I suspect happens throughout the industry. Money talks and the rest walk. Reminds one of the West Coast East Coast feud that got so deadly.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2016
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This rap covers what I suspect happens throughout the industry. Money talks and the rest walk. Reminds one of the West Coast East Coast feud that got so deadly.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2016
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Yes, thank you for your review comments. The bottom line is no matter what an artist decides the people at the top will do whatever it takes to remain at the top. The most cruel and ironic thing about this is, that the person who is dedicated to making money moreso than the person who is dedicated to making art is the one who will get rich.
Comment from Oatmeal
Nomi,
Well chosen words are expressive. The theme is strong. Your feelings are expressed well. Your arrangement looks very nice. The flow is smooth.
Very descriptive and created impressions that are very vivid and understandable.
There was no SPAG. No typos. No homophones. No problems at all.
The descriptive words created wonderful impressions.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Love you,
Oatmeal
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2016
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Nomi,
Well chosen words are expressive. The theme is strong. Your feelings are expressed well. Your arrangement looks very nice. The flow is smooth.
Very descriptive and created impressions that are very vivid and understandable.
There was no SPAG. No typos. No homophones. No problems at all.
The descriptive words created wonderful impressions.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Love you,
Oatmeal
Comment Written 02-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2016
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Wow! Thank you so much my friend. Reviews like yours make my heart overjoyed. I appreciate all that you wrote and I hope that I never let you down or disappoint you in the future.
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nomi,
I look forward to your feelings expressed in words.
Love you,
Oatmeal
Comment from Sis Cat
The corporate takeover of rap is sad. Nevertheless, I appreciate your tongue in cheek critique and history of rap. I have often heard this before but you put it in a fresh manner. I can imagine your poem as a rap, too. Your poem made me think of the series "Empire" as well. My favorite line is:
"They control who gets seen or heard
So they control our spoken word."
One thing I know about rap is that up and coming rappers are always striving to be heard. Whether or not they would be heard on the radio is another thing.
Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2016
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The corporate takeover of rap is sad. Nevertheless, I appreciate your tongue in cheek critique and history of rap. I have often heard this before but you put it in a fresh manner. I can imagine your poem as a rap, too. Your poem made me think of the series "Empire" as well. My favorite line is:
"They control who gets seen or heard
So they control our spoken word."
One thing I know about rap is that up and coming rappers are always striving to be heard. Whether or not they would be heard on the radio is another thing.
Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2016
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The most hurtful thing for black rappers is that when they wish to advance into areas tat display their more artistic abilities they are told to stick to what pays the bills, meanwhile white rappers are called geniuses because there are not the same restraints on their artistic efforts. Thank you for your review, I am always interested in your viewpoints on my poetry.
Comment from Lisa Anne S.
The rhyme sounds so natural and the rhythm of the piece sounds like rap. In the structure of the rhyme and rhythm, the poem tells a cohesive story. Not only does the reader learn something, but the speaker makes his own discovery at the end, and we both know he has cause to be angry. The only line I am struggling with is the last one in the first stanza. What name are they trying to change? The genre, the artist's, the one the checks are written out to, or something else?
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2016
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The rhyme sounds so natural and the rhythm of the piece sounds like rap. In the structure of the rhyme and rhythm, the poem tells a cohesive story. Not only does the reader learn something, but the speaker makes his own discovery at the end, and we both know he has cause to be angry. The only line I am struggling with is the last one in the first stanza. What name are they trying to change? The genre, the artist's, the one the checks are written out to, or something else?
Comment Written 01-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2016
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I am referring to the fact that Rock & Roll became Rock = white musicians and R&B + black musicians. At one point it was even assumed that blacks were incapable of even playing the more intricate demands of Rock.
Comment from mermaids
I can hear your words as a rap tune. You have a strong steady beat and a smooth flow of lines and rhyming of words. You have educated me on the history of rap, I
was unaware of greedy moguls and control of the spoken word.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2016
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I can hear your words as a rap tune. You have a strong steady beat and a smooth flow of lines and rhyming of words. You have educated me on the history of rap, I
was unaware of greedy moguls and control of the spoken word.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2016
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Oh yes. Many rappers rap about a certain lifestyle because rich suburban kids live vicariously through the lyrics of gangster rap. So rappers are constrained by the record companies demanding that they rap only in that particular style This causes resentment because white rappers are free to rap any style they choose and are labeled as genuises because of the diverse subjects they rap about..
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Extraordinary poem! You hit the nail on the head, as far as the music industry goes. I saw rap get popular and change, and not for the better. Excellent rhymes and flow. I like how you put yourself into the character of a frustrated young rapper. I'd say they were more than grains of truth, but rather a polite way of referring to the corruption of the music industry. I was a musician for many years, trying to 'make it' in the rock world. I turned down three recording contracts because they wanted to control my every move, and I wanted artist control of my music and performance, etc. I do not regret ever 'making it big'. I learned, as I grew older, that I wouldn't have wanted the lifestyle of a celebrity, or the life on the road constantly, living out of a suitcase. I love music and choose to listen to it almost constantly. I like the music I grew up on, better than most of what is out, now. I am so glad you brought up this needed to be heard subject. And, you did it in such a clever way. Thanks for sharing your views and poetic sense.
Jesse
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2016
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Extraordinary poem! You hit the nail on the head, as far as the music industry goes. I saw rap get popular and change, and not for the better. Excellent rhymes and flow. I like how you put yourself into the character of a frustrated young rapper. I'd say they were more than grains of truth, but rather a polite way of referring to the corruption of the music industry. I was a musician for many years, trying to 'make it' in the rock world. I turned down three recording contracts because they wanted to control my every move, and I wanted artist control of my music and performance, etc. I do not regret ever 'making it big'. I learned, as I grew older, that I wouldn't have wanted the lifestyle of a celebrity, or the life on the road constantly, living out of a suitcase. I love music and choose to listen to it almost constantly. I like the music I grew up on, better than most of what is out, now. I am so glad you brought up this needed to be heard subject. And, you did it in such a clever way. Thanks for sharing your views and poetic sense.
Jesse
Comment Written 01-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2016
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Jesse, you have just become my hero. I used to be in the music industry as well. I got tired of having my heart broken by greed, jealous envy and the like so I married and became a family man and working stiff. I am now retire and I still have love for music but would never venture into that area ever again. Thank you so much for the very best review I can remember ever receiving.
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You honor me with your kind words. It feels good to know someone who has gone through what I went through--with all the petty rivalry, greed, and envy, so much so, that I left the music world, as well. When I can afford it, I add to my collection of music CDs. Right now, I have Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue" playing on my CD player. I still love to listen to music. Thanks, again, for the wonderful comments on my review.
Jesse
Comment from Heather Knight
When I read the title of your poem I thought it was going to be about a 'real cat', but I realized my mistake as soon as I started reading. I should have payed more attention to the pictue.
Very well written, on an interesting topic. I also like the touch of humour.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2016
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When I read the title of your poem I thought it was going to be about a 'real cat', but I realized my mistake as soon as I started reading. I should have payed more attention to the pictue.
Very well written, on an interesting topic. I also like the touch of humour.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2016
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Thank you, maybe I should have used a different term. I appreciate your fine comments.
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No, no. Cat is perfect. It makes the poem more fun. (although I used to believe a cat was a jazz musician). Don't change anything, it's great the way it is.
Comment from royowen
I was vaguely aware of corruption in the music, but with money around what else would, I think even the Beatiles didn't own their own, I believe Micael Jackson somehow owned them. Nicely written work, smooth flow, excellently scribed lyrics, I think it would make a great song, I enjoyed the wit and cleverness, no sixes, well done. Blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2016
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I was vaguely aware of corruption in the music, but with money around what else would, I think even the Beatiles didn't own their own, I believe Micael Jackson somehow owned them. Nicely written work, smooth flow, excellently scribed lyrics, I think it would make a great song, I enjoyed the wit and cleverness, no sixes, well done. Blessings, Roy
Comment Written 01-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2016
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Thank you Roy. The sad thing is that even when the youngsters of today try to outwit the greedy moguls, they are already one step ahead due in large part to their expensive well trained lawyers.
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Yes you're right
Comment from Jackarrie
Hi
I really like this poem. it flows well. About an angry cat who is angry at the injustices that take place in the rap world. It has very good use of rhyme.
Well done
Mary
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2016
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Hi
I really like this poem. it flows well. About an angry cat who is angry at the injustices that take place in the rap world. It has very good use of rhyme.
Well done
Mary
Comment Written 01-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2016
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Thank you Mary. Today's young artists are less naive than the kids who entered Rock & Roll. The bad news is they are competing with experienced, highly trained lawyers who know what they are doing.
