Why is that when I listen to some certain Down South rappers i feel like I come out dumber than before?

Question

To name a few TI, Lil John and Nelly

I just the video for TI's U know what it is and I'm like damn my IQ level feels like it dropped 4% afterwards.

Answer 1

In most music, the people tend to perform for their immediate peers. They tend to use the vernacular and mannerisms of that area. Since K-Ci and JoJo came out of NC there has been an influx of artists using country slang and exaggerated drawls. ie,.. "it's getting hot in Hur..." and other stereotypical miss-speaks.
The reason for the popularity is the beats, most of the music is very danceable, but I can't stand the words. I started my DJ career right in the heart of NC when rap was coming mostly from New York and DC. Yes I mean the 70s and 80s. Even then people were asking "what the hell are they talking about?" I know people that thought "White Lines" was about driving too fast. The point is that they were using local slang and mannerisms.
Also, you have to look at the number of "one-hit wonders" that come out of the south. They are all following the "country grammar" model of rapping. Why,... because it is proven and successful. The reason you may feel a little dumber is simple,... lack of any real message, delivered with little or no production/polish. There was a time when you had to have some real talent in order to get a record deal. Today, I can record a quality album in my office , use the internet for distribution and I promise you, if the beats are banging, someone will buy it and you'll hear it in a club next week. You'll feel dumber and I'll be richer.

Answer 2

That's because you've been listening to the wrong artists. Check out Z-ro, and Trae and the the blackbleeders album. Guaranteed you won't judge the South based on Lil John.

Answer 3

Nelly is from St. Louis, thats Midwest. And I'm not from the south, but you could say the same about any other area.

Eastcoast: I get money, chicken noodle soup, etc.

Westcoast: (my coast): Boardbangers- because the beats hot

Midwest: You already named Nelly

Everybody has their problems, instead of pointing out others we need to be handlin our own situations.

Answer 4

Maybe, you dont understand the lingo and culture down here......thats ya problem right there...you cant juss listen and completely understand....shhh, you could be from the south, but you aint live dude hustle, so you wouldnt understand or completely feel dude....50 eleven of all, you're listen for the wrong reason....

Answer 5

Thats cuz nobody raps about anything anymore. Go back and listen to Outkast if u want hear some intelligent stuff. They are the best rap group ever and are on some next level ****.

Answer 6

Man whoadie above me said everything I couldve said.

Chamillionare is no where near top 5 in the south

Answer 7

I haven't been the same since I moved from b-more to Atlanta. I played some old pete rock joints and they were like who that is, you ain't from round here aren't cha, looka her this is A AAAAAAA (they say that in all there sentences). I gots ta move back.

Answer 8

Dont forget Plies...i mean even Flavor Flav had a song that made sense...911 is a joke...lol But I agree with most of the ones named except Nelly...I mean at least the dude is doing some productive things...and he makes sense. But the rest of them dudes...iono

Answer 9

chamillionaire is pretty good though. He's probbly one of the best that's out right now thats from the south.

Answer 10

THE SOUTH IS WHAT IS HOMIE. YOU JUST NEED TO GO DOWN SOUTH FOR THE WEEKEND. AND WE'LL SHOW YOU SOME LOVE. IT'S SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY FOLK. YA UNDERSTAND !!!