"Why would you want war with someone like me...? It's like going to War with Bush "
Is what Jay Z proclaimed in the December issue of the XXL. His new Album Kingdom Come has the streets murmuring, some Fans hating, and the press totally clueless. As a Jay-Z fan myself I gotta to admit, the new album isn't quite what I expected. Instead of opening bangers like the Dynasty intro, The Ruler's Back, and December off the Black Album. Kingdom takes a more laid back approach, a more laid back Jay, quietly pointing out why he left the game, his new hustle, and his reason for his highly anticipated return to hip hop, With lines like "As u see I can't leave so I do love you " he explains why he can't stay away.
But is it really love? Or just hustlers withdraw? If you recall in the movie Paid in Full. There's a scene Between Ace and his man Mitch, where Ace, after surviving a gunshot wound to the head is sprawled out on the couch talking about getting out the game. Mitch listens, but then expresses his love for hustling and his unwillness to leave the game. With watery eyes Mitch exclaims" yeah... a nigga can leave the league" referring to the Dope game," but will the Fans still love me". So is it really love that brought JAY-Z back, or a inner Self loathing that can only be subdued by the stage, the limelight, and tons of adorning fans.
Or is he the new Bush? A republican who cares more about advancing his hold over less formidable foes and starving countries, than addressing the needs and the ills of the people ? If you were to ask LL, the roots, method man, and few other Def Jam Artists, they'll probably say he's a Black Republican. A Black Republican who Conquered Nasty NaS like Bush Conquered IRAQ, and who is now reaping the monetary benefits by having GoD's Son sign at the same label that he controls. They'll say this cuz this like BUSH and his republicans, Jay's been accused of only spending money and showing love to those who fully pledge allegiance to his beloved and hated Carter Administration.
Is Hip Hop's savior? Well if Selling 700 thousand copies in your 1st week, only to experience an 80% drop in sales in your 2nd week, is any indication. I'll say yes and no, but I'll let you decide.
575 For life, Holla !