I am taking my love for music to another level. I want the world to know my views and educate others on different aspects of the industry. There is more to the music world than what we see on tv and I am making it my duty to let that be known.
So with the sudden burst of "Vanilla Vixens" or white girls that "rap", I've been more than hesitant to write on this subject. I ask myself is it even worth it but the more I come across this "Vanilla Rap" the more I have to give my two cents. First of all, in NO way am I saying that white girls CAN'T rap. This blog is not to bash white girls in any way, hell I'm half white, so let's make that clear now. What I am doing is giving my opinion on what I believe is KILLING the music business.
Photo courtesy of Google Images
Photo courtesy of Google Images
I'm taking DJ Traci Steele's "popcorn" catch phrase and relating it to "Vanilla Vixens". If you are white, hispanic, asian, indian or whatever and you CAN write your own music, rap without auto tune and make sense, then I encourage you to get in the booth and make it happen, but for so many of these "new age rappers" it's becoming a mockery of what Rap and Hip Hop once stood for. I KNOW there are talented white rappers, look at Eminem, he's killing it right now, but these chicks that are backed by major hip hop labels but come out sounding like pre-school rhymers kills me. V-Nasty, Lil' Debbie & Kreayshawn for example..... RAPPERS? NO SIR, entertainment? Could be for some but for me I think its garbage.
Amber Glass courtesy of www.facebook.com/amber.e.glass
Now there is a well known "Vanilla Vixen" from my hometown of Oklahoma City by the name of Amber Glass. Now I'm not knocking her hustle by any means, I support my hometown hustle and all it stands for, but in my opinion Amber Glass is eye candy. I can't stand firm and say her raps are original, self-written or that she sounds different from the rest, and that is the reason I can't get into her music. I respect her drive and effort, but when you have the credibility of those behind you to amp your product, climbing the charts on YouTube is effortless. After a long debate on FaceBook on the validity of these "white girls that rap", I wanted to see how many others there were, so I dug, listened to track after track, "mixtape" after "mixtape" and realized that this Vanilla Vixen movement is either a "wake-up" call to show real rappers/emcees/lyricists that Hip Hop is dead or everyone that believes that this shit is music is deaf, bottom line.
Chanel West Coast via Google Images
Gucci Mane backs V-Nasty, who in turns beefs with Soulja Boy? For real? White Girl Mob (V-Nasty, Lil' Debbie & Kreayshawn) are beefing because Lil' Debbie was kicked out.....but the music is wack, repetitive and everyone's voice sounds the same. Is that these chicks are really doing with themselves? I really wanna know if this is the style of music they prefer or are they simply being used as promos to bring in new fan bases and create a cross over for rappers. If you have ever watched Ridiculousness on MTV then I am sure you have heard of Chanel West Coast, I did not know this chick was a "rapper" that was signed to YMCMB until I seen an episode where she was asked to freestyle, which of course she couldn't do. So I looked her up as well and sure enough, she's a Vanilla Vixen Rapper.... but what I find myself asking, is who really listens to this music?
V-Nasty courtesy of Google Images
These chicks are no where near the female rappers/femcees that I grew up on, MC Lyte, Lady of Rage, Da Brat and with the exception of Riff Raff, they aren't touching Vanilla Ice or Eminem either. I mean I get it, music should have no boundaries, everyone is entitled to make the music of their choice and more power to them, but I don't think that's the case. I'm sure they feel like they're living it up, endless weed, all the lean you can drink, money (if they even really make any), celebrities and all that, but are they in it to make good music that people are going to remember? Is it for the fast life or because music is within them? I've said it plenty of times and I will take this to the grave, IF YOU ARE NOT PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING MUSIC, STOP MAKING A JOKE OUT OF MUSIC!!!!!! And that goes for "rappers" of ALL colors, races, nationalities, etc....
V-Nasty courtesy of Google Images
Rap/Hip Hop has become a joke, from the Love & Hip Hop series, to the Vanilla movement, to the lame drama that surrounds local artists. It seems that music is more so about what looks good versus what sounds good and for that reason, I rather pick up what kids these days call "old school" rap a.k.a Tupac, and put it on repeat before buying anything that is available today. At the end of the day, this is just my opinion but I've stood firm that my passion is MUSIC. For those who say I'm hating, not in the least. I chose to stop recording music because the industry has created a gimmick and that is one I choose not to follow. My first love has been writing, I WRITE MY OWN material, so at the end of the day, I'll end my life with what I started it with, writing.
Below are links to all of the females I mentioned above and if nothing else, I just gave them all FREE promo....
Chanel West Coast
Amber Glass
V-Nasty w/ Gucci Mane
Til' next time, this is O-City's Own, Misses S.A.M, Signing OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
According to public documents charges were officially filed against rapper Mack Maine (Jermaine Preyan) on Friday, September 13, 2013. The rapper is being charged with one count of aggravated assault & battery and one count of sexual battery. These charges stem from the complaints filed by two Oklahoma City women that stated the rapper invited the women onto one of Lil' Wayne's tour buses following the August 21, 2013 America's Most Wanted Tour.
As of now, it is said Lil' Wayne (Dewayne Carter) was not on the tour bus nor at the scene of the alleged crime). The women state that Mack Maine invited them onto the tour bus and attempted to grab one of the women's breast. After slapping his hand, the young ladies stated that the rapper held the door of the tour bus closed refusing to let them off but eventually opened door. The second woman states that as she was exiting the bus, Mack Maine punched her in the left side of her face, causing her to fall down the steps and onto the concrete. She was treated at an Oklahoma City hospital and had to have her jaw wired shut as a result of the attack.
As of today, the 33 year old YMCMB member and New Orleans native has not made any official statements regarding the charges. The rapper has been pretty silent on social media sites such as Twitter and FaceBook as well. I have reached out to both Cash Money Records and Lil' Wanyne's Young Money camp but phone calls have not yet been returned. Well, looks like 2 Chainz is in the free in clear since Oklahoma now has a bigger fish to fry. Stay tuned for the latest on this case and I'll be sure to keep you posted.
Yeah, that's my look too.................
Til next time..........I'm Misses S.A.M. signing out!!!!!!!!!!!!
According to Oklahoma based newspaper, The Daily Oklahoman (electronically NewsOk.com), YMCMB artists Mack Maine, legally known as Jermaine Preyan, will be facing charges of sexual battery and assault c following an incident in Oklahoma City, shortly after the America's Most Wanted tour featuring Lil' Wayne, T.I. and 2 Chainz. It appears that some of the artists from this tour are becoming Oklahoma's Most Wanted as well. MILEY CYRUS BEWARE.....
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Oklahoma D.A., David Prater stated in an interview with the Oklahoman that the charges have been authorized but not yet filed at this time. The 33 year old rapper is accused of groping a 24 year old female and punching a 21 year old, breaking the young woman's jaw. Both women claim, they were approached by and invited onto a tour bus by Mack Maine after the concert on August 21, 2013. ( *Nolan ClayModified: August 30, 2013 )
The article states that Mack Maine allegedly put his hand in the shirt of the 24 year old grabbing her breast. After slapping his hand off her and asking, "What the hell are you doing", the women proceeded to leave the bus. It is reported that at first Mack Maine held the door of the bus closed, but eventually allowed the women to exit the bus. As the 21 year old female was exiting, she states the rapper punched her in the left side of her face with enough force that she was knocked to the ground and was bleeding from her mouth. The Oklahoman reports the young lady had to have her mouth wired shut after having surgery at an Edmond, Ok hospital. ( *Nolan ClayModified: August 30, 2013 )
Event Flyer for the AMW Tour After Party "Courtesy of tweetwood.com"
It is unsure at this time what the motive behind the assault was or if charges will actually be filed against the rapper. According to reports, Lil' Wayne is not named in the attack nor was he on the bus at the time of the assault. While it is sad that these young women experienced this type of treatment, I pray young women, not just in Oklahoma City, but across the world take it as a warning. Just because these men are rich and famous, doesn't mean they are trustworthy and safe. Nine times out of 10, if you are invited on a tour bus, then there is an unspoken agenda that is expected of you and if you are one of the young ladies in this society that longs to be a part of the groupie scene, then take this as a lesson to ALWAYS protect yourself and be on guard with even the biggest name rappers.
Mack Maine & Lil' Wayne "Courtesy of Google Images"
I wish the best for these young ladies and if the accusations against Mack Maine are in fact true, then I hope he learns a lesson from this as well. Being a rapper doesn't give you any special powers, any exemption from being treated like a regular "jackass" if you will. Ask 2 Chainz about that good ol' county jail, if you think the OkcPD is a joke, better yet, ask some of Oklahoma City's local folks about it. I won't go in on Mack Maine (yet) cause I can't say these allegations are true or not, however as a mother of 2 young girls, I would have a few choice words for this "man". I hope this is a lesson for the parents as well. Teach our girls better, fathers, give your daughters the attention they NEED so they are running behind the tour bus of every rapper that passes through Okc. MOTHERS, teach your girls how to be women, how to respect themselves, so that if they tell a "man" no, she won't have to fight for her life to get away.
I'll be back with updates on this story as information is released. Misses S.A.M. signing out---
