After releasing a free mixtape called “Cookies or Comas” last year, New York City rapper Jean Grae ups the culinary ante with her forthcoming album, “Cake or Death.” She joins us in the studio for a live preview of her latest rhymes.
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Comments [12]
Great Lyricist, Genius WordPlay. Great, inspiring Story Teller.
I have heard many interviews with her and she almost always credits Eddie Izzard , X-men, and the comic book world nerd stuff.>>> I will add to the complaints why haven't the Rolling Stones ever credited Little Richard? ...Get a life
In addition to ripping off Eddie Izard, the X-Men, and Miranda July, I definitely heard some Shirelles ("Mama Said")...and maybe, just maybe, she watched "The Promotion" with John C. Reilly prior to writing that second song in the set. Normally, I would've thought that the movie connection was a bit of a stretch, but this situation warrants different rules.
She was awesomely shameless.
She does, however, have a lovely speaking voice...which I suppose is why I stayed tuned, thatgirl.
@john fr. office you say talentless, I say talented. Why not just say you don't understand & don't hurl your bigotry into the universe. It's that same pretentious attitude that stiffles creativity & keep "the different" from enjoying the same liberties your enjoy...but that's just my opinion.
So glad she finally gave credit to Eddie Izzard. Don't know why her whole personal explanation of going through extremes urked me without any acknowledgment to Izzard but it did! Now what about Miranda July's film. Me and You and Everyone we know? Coincidence?
miranda july hasn't produced anything worth ripping off, jessica. you don't like it? turn it off.
I am TIRED of rap artists who take and do not credit where they source their samples or, in this case, their titles. This is from Eddie Izzard, why wasn't he credited?
I love the new track... been a fan since 2000....
BUT... there was no mention that the album name was a direct quote from an Eddie Izzard bit... a rather well known one.
ummmm... isn't "Cake or Death?" an Eddie Izzard bit???
Lazy and uninspired...and an annoying Miranda July-ish title rip off to boot. :(
I am turning this off until the terrible Rap noise is over. The talentless paid to mumble into a mike. They used to call this talking.
is your real name jean grae? or are you an x-men fan?
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