by 4D » Mar 9th, '08, 16:36
I've never liked UK Hip-Hop, but after a fellow hip-hop fan who's taste in music I respect, recommended I check Plan B out, I decided to give him a listen. I was blown away, the accent which was one of my problems with UK hip-hop, didn't bother me in the slightest. He has some great concepts, strong lyrics and brilliant music. I love the acoustic aspect, it sounds great to me, and contrary to Bar's opinion, I think he flows perfectly to the rhythm of the guitar. You don't need drums or percussion to have a beat. Strumming a guitar can give you a rhythm and tempo, and if your vocals match that music's tempo, you'r flow is very much on point. I also think the acoustic sound gives him more originality, although his lyrics are fairly original anyway. I also like that he has done homage's of some of the best American rappers, he has done a great song written backwards like Nas's "Rewind", and written another one with split personalities, very much like Eminem's "Guilty Conscience", but with his own spin on it. As I said, I see these as an homage to great lyricists, rather than plageurism. He did them in his own way with his own very distinct style.
I love Plan B's music, and I`m as eager to hear any of his new music, as I am any American rappers releases, Eminem included.