"Clearing Out My Mind"

So, let me start with a full confession. I ain't never won a Grammy. I haven't had a number 1 single. Or a number 1 album. And I don't truly know the work it takes to even put out a song. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/745134700824830189/ However, what I am is a fan. I’m someone who’s been a fan of Hip-hop, and music in general, for as long as I can remember. I've listened to more music than I care to remember, and I've forgotten more lyrics than most people know. So as a fan, I do feel qualified to express what I feel artists need to do in order to connect with fans they’ve lost. So with all that being said, here a few short words of advice I would give to Nicki Minaj in order for her to regain fans like me that she may have lost along the way. #1: Remember that she’s Nicki f**king Minaj. This is undoubtedly, the most important thing Nicki NEEDS to do. She has to remember who TF she is. She isn't some new up and coming artist. She isn't some one h...

https://www.breezejmu.org/culture/pusha-t-comes-back-strong-on-daytona/article_bd43da7a-6410-11e8-afc9-f3a2b9a4c9b4.html A couple months ago, I came on this platform and made the assertion that J. Cole was so far and away above the rest of the rap game it wasn't close. I made the point that Cole had become so comfortable in his position that it was clear he was rapping in a pocket which is only accessed when an artist knows they have no real competition. I'm here today to let y'all know I spoke too soon. Now, although I do still hold the overall belief that Cole is number 1 in the game today, I was wrong to suggest it's a landslide. Now, please don't get it twisted; he's still head and shoulders above your favourite rapper. However, he ain't alone anymore. Since I wrote that article two months ago Pusha T has gone on an absolutely magnificent run of bodying any, and every beat put before him. In just over 6 weeks, President Push has pro...