Jon Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I'm finishing a research essay for my college project and im writing about how urbanisations effects on society affected literature during the 19-20 centuires and the final part of my essay is discussing how concerns of authors are still relevant today. Does anyone know of any recent mc's/singers or even films that show a negative image of urban life: eg. pollution, pointlessness of work, conformity [being just a number for a company] ,losing personality and the changing landscape). if u know of any can u please can u quote the lyrics and write the artist title of song, album and if pos the year of release [for film:, film title, director, year of release] e.g. 'cities suck' -Rusty, I love city life, The metropolitan album, 2006 thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Ermmm... how about all of UK Hip-Hop? It's depressing as fuck. Taskforce, Braintax, Jehst... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnice Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 The Grime Scene on a whole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snuff Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 inner city rap - Mr Tibbs Klashnekoff - Jankrowville or Murder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x2k Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 listen to a few phi-life cypher tracks, they're like dissonance posts with beats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnice Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 i'll avoid them like the plague Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rygon Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 lilly allen (sp?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 American History XOffice SpaceElectronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB (George Lucas before star wars, pretty dismal, may be perfect for your essay) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 'Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB (George Lucas before star wars, pretty dismal, may be perfect for your essay)' ^thanks exactly what i was looking for: i found metropolis (old b/w movie) which has similar negative imagery. thanks for the advice guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTim Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Live From the Plantation - Mr. Lif, I Phantom, 2002 "Rise and shine! Yet another day to toss away What does my clock display? It says eight Shit, I'm late for work again, so then I dip with my pad and my pen Step into the work place with my work face Wince at my time card cuz I'm scarred Mad cuz I sacrifice my day and gets me A trifling hourly wage of six fifty, nifty Now I'm off to slave quarters With a whole bunch of other people's sons and daughters Working so they can be mothers and fathers Laboring real hard, hoping the boss offers More petty cash to his bums and paupers Kissing his ass cuz they hoping they prosper Here's the math: You work a thirty a day, away The government takes a thirty a check, correct You go home and drink cuz you don't get An ounce of respect, and your spirit is wrecked Life is a gift to be enjoyed, every second every minute It's temporary, not infinite Yet I find myself looking at the clock hoping for the day to fly by, so I ask myself "Why?" I'm doing this remedial work for second graders I'm an educator with mega-flavor, so Maybe I should just jump up and get ill Maybe I should let these people know they're being killed Maybe I should try my very best to chill, and get paid Cuz I gotta pay bills, raa! "Excuse me brother, can you please stop making that noise so I can talk? Thank you. Now the boss says he wants you to come up with more copies of these checks, and the last thing he wants is you to move the desk to the basement, and can I have this stapler?" ("Hey there champ, big boss man says you been late 3 days in a row, better sharpen up") Aw, this fucking place sucks - same shit everyday Like to wring the boss' neck though, if only dreams could come true Dead boss, somebody call Red Cross I guess he got caught up in my mental holocaust How much did it cost? Just a little piece of my mind for peace of mind "But he's bleeding!" Oh no, leave him. He'll be fine He'll heal on his own if you just give him some time Considering the fact that his face is misaligned His legs are over there lying right next to his spine "Lunchtime!" Huh? Oh, Jesus, must have been daydreaming My boss walks by, he's looking just like an asshole Smiling because he jerks niggas for minimum cash flow He's cool to my face but I swear I heard him laugh though Tickled by the fact that I'm the modern day Sambo And just when I think that I'm about to go Rambo I call up my man and he says he understands, yo We all are being murdered by a similar process Whether you work at the candy store Or slave at the office The purpose of our life is just to serve the economy They misinform our minds to paint a picture of harmony But if you listen then you know that shits out of tune Cuz the function of our life is just to work and consume Fuck reaching out to help the next, there ain't any room Just close your eyes and block your ears and march to your doom But since I really ain't getting paid for my time I pulled out my pen and started writing a rhyme Can't you see that I'm busy, jerk? Don't you dare approach me with busy work Take another step and get hurt By the man that embodies mad years of anger A cool bro, soon to be the Boston Strangler Everything inside of me is about to erupt Cuz a righteous individual just likes to corrupt I knew he'd lock me up if I started a brawl So I deaden, and I punch the clock the fuck off the wall" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tall Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 every british hiphop track that doesn't say "im the best" pretty much moans about something, take your pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 every british hiphop track that doesn't say "im the best" pretty much moans about something, take your pick couldnt agree more there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax On Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 watch/record channel U plenty to go at there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namelesswon Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I'm finishing a research essay for my college project and im writing about how urbanisations effects on society affected literature during the 19-20 centuires and the final part of my essay is discussing how concerns of authors are still relevant today. Does anyone know of any recent mc's/singers or even films that show a negative image of urban life: eg. pollution, pointlessness of work, conformity [being just a number for a company] ,losing personality and the changing landscape). if u know of any can u please can u quote the lyrics and write the artist title of song, album and if pos the year of release [for film:, film title, director, year of release] e.g. 'cities suck' -Rusty, I love city life, The metropolitan album, 2006 thanks in advance jeeeeeze hope you mentioned Disaster Area and High Rise by J G Ballard. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savwar Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 maybe Jehst - China Shop Taurus.... The Chorus is There s nothin out here for usNegative forces force us to live lawlessAnd spit rawnessI m like a china shop TaurusI talk of tormentAnd pen chorus after chorus full lyrics here...http://www.ukhh.com/features/lyrics/jehst-...op_tourist.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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