Biggie once named Kool G Rap as the most influential rapper in his career, Eminem paid homage to him while accepting his Oscar, so why is it so many of you don’t even know who Kool G Rap is? The persona of crime obsessed playboys that Biggie, Jay-Z, 50 Cent and hundreds of other clones use to sell records was originated by Kool G Rap. So why is it that Shady Records and Roc-A-Fella employ numerous artists trying to emulate G Rap, not coming remotely close either, when either label could have the real thing? G Rap’s people have reached out to both labels, only to get snubbed by rude staff members. So Em, Jay, Dame, if you’re out there…
Is it the acting? Is it his Jack Johnson project? Is it budget problems? Label problems? Or does Mos Def just not feel like rapping these days? Whatever the reason, it has been 5 years since his stunning solo debut. Rumors are persisting that the wait is over and that “The New Danger” will drop September 28th. But could Mos really record a whole LP without word getting out as to who produces it, who has guest spots? I find that hard to believe. I hope it is on the shelves come the 28th, but I’m not holding my breath.
