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Dear Hip Hop:
Yeah, I know this is wishful thinking. If politics in 2008 was the new Hip Hop, then Hip Hop is the new political movement. Peep it: this is Your CDF; Career Defining Moment. And...we're waiting.
Don't let U.S. down.
Sincerely,
An Ol' Head from The Days of DJ Hollywood.
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4 comments:
Off topic question: what do you think about Andrea Berloff writing the N.W.A. movie?
@Chris: I don't have enough info on that situation to comment on it, but whoever the writer is, I just hope they produce the best script possible, and that the screenplay remains true to the story of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Yella, Ren, and the late Eazy-E. Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate it.
Is it racist if I doubt that a white theater actress can write the story of "the world's most dangerous group" as well as, say, someone like you?
Seems to me movies about hip hop legends fail to do them justice and portray what they actually meant to music and the world.
You've probably answered this question before, but are you doing working on anything new?
@Chris: Thank you for your kind words, and no, I don't think it's racist to ask that question. I hope and believe the screenwriter will apply all of the instruction and first hand information from the principals (Dre and Ice Cube), and do a thorough job. Great writing transcends beyond color lines; at least it's supposed to. I appreciate your feedback.
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