12-01-2012, 12:59 AM
Rappers use some of the same tools and are plagued by many of the same problems as poets and songwriters, but (as we've discussed in another thread) that only makes them similar- not the same.
I am very fond of Tupac's work. He attempted to write poetry as well as rap lyrics and as much as I recognize his skill with words set to music, it is clear that his poetry was filled with cliches that weren't successful in its medium:
IMO the above is horrible- although apparently heartfelt.
Having success as a poet is something I don't even understand, but having success as a rapper has very little to do with technical aspects of wording and much more dependent on personality and timing (both musically and chronologically).
I am very fond of Tupac's work. He attempted to write poetry as well as rap lyrics and as much as I recognize his skill with words set to music, it is clear that his poetry was filled with cliches that weren't successful in its medium:
IMO the above is horrible- although apparently heartfelt.
Having success as a poet is something I don't even understand, but having success as a rapper has very little to do with technical aspects of wording and much more dependent on personality and timing (both musically and chronologically).

