I’m Out For Presidents To Represent Me

By zach • November 1, 2006 • Words is Like Ziti

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In honor of this coming Tuesday’s election I have compiled the five hip-hoppers I believe should make the transition into the political sphere. Each utilizing their unique characteristics to influence the cherished democratic system and the future of this great nation. Maybe this is not quite what Nasty meant in 94’ but the candidates are…

1. Jim Jones - Capo essentially embodies the current administration as well as the general social climate. Focused on big business and reckless conflict he is simply too loud and incessant to challenge. Jimmy could effectively slap the Kuffi’s off every flabby nation as long they present about as much threat as a Loon diss track. Jones maintaining our school yard bully complex in the name of self absorbed capitalists one fall-away jump shot at a time.

2. Pusha T & Malice (Clipse) - (These two can go best of five rocks paper scissors for prez versus vice prez position). The Democratic Party has been criticized for not presenting strong alternative strategies to the increasingly conservative climate. Well, our friendly neighborhood pushers may be the true reformists we need. A rap world vacant of lyricism and plagued with the decadence of fraudulent dope boys finds our candidates prepared to re-affirm traditional hip-hop values. Purists who balance the realities of self determination with self reflective responsibility could bring realistic yet substantial change. Fila jumpsuit rockers desperate for social security will ensure these two will have a monopoly on the b-boy/ b-girl vote.

3. Eric B – You nominated him nearly 2 decades ago, Rakim! It’s about time we mobilized the campaign.

4. David Banner – Essentially the only person I could stand to listen to speak at the Ozone awards. Banner may be a long shot but represents a strong grassroots campaign. Single-handedly using his voice and actions to save more people from Katrina than FEMA and Sean Penn combined. Banner speaks out of sincere interest for the people. Representing a unique figure who brings a voice of large scale political consciousness to those who are too often ignored…and consequently wins 2% of the vote and screws everything up

5. Questlove – Intelligent, experienced and steady handed. The Big one might be a perfect combination of industry power and purity within personal policy. Unlike the others in the race, his campaign funds would be thick as well as clean from any legal controversy. The key to winning an election is being able to touch the highest numbers within the most diverse demographics and Quest is well connected and well learned across the board. Always calmly seated behind on the drums on some FDR ish ?Love could supply a secure backbone to a collectively weary American neck exhausted from dangling too much ice.

Who would win? Who the hell cares… what time does “Beef” come on?

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