Track1:Mainsteam & Underground Pt. I

Mainstream and underground. Both are styles of hip hop. I believe it’d be better to say genre though. Because there indeed is a big enough difference between what Drake raps about in Say What’s Real and what he says in Up All Night. I’d say the difference is between what the artist wants to say, and what the audience wants to hear. Many teenage girls paraded the “ Peace, Happiness & Love”. That line almost makes no sense when the song is regarding, or basically, his loyalty to Young Money. There can’t be peace with such a plethora of artistic styles. Happiness is miniscule when you’re a celebrity because everyone around you, are like monkeys on your back. Peace cannot be enjoyed in America, Home of the Greed and Unpaid. And as far as love… There’s no reason to bring this up. In Say What’s Real, he gives us a 4 minute synopsis of his life transitioning from small acting, to big music. His topics range from his mother not wanting her son to flaunt money because now he has it to how many record companies try to trap musical artists in ominous contracts. The idea is, mainstream and underground music are made for differing reasons. If you want a story, a narrative listen to the music that express emotions and feelings. Now, it won’t always be underground doing this… Or, if you want sugar-coated stanzas, enjoy mainstream because in a way, you’re voting for this new genre.