Word: rapping
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Philadelphia has a bum rap, and the world is beginning to notice...
...Wexler levels most of the blame for over emphasizing the negative aspects of the Carter presidency on the American people, who, she says, focus chiefly on their own problems. She feels that the press too, is responsible for the "bum rap" the Carter campaign administration has taken for running a negative and mud-slinging campaign. Wexler explains that the press never focuses on the positive aspects of Carter's campaign speeches...
Although most "rap" records relate a humorous or sexual tale, the lyrics of "Let's Vote" indicate that it has a mission other than titillation...
Spending his hours away from the State Capital as lead vocalist and saxophonist for "Erik Nuri and The Cost of Living," a locally-renowned band, Nuri combined his vocation and avocation this summer with the release of "Let's Vote," a "rap" record with a political message. "Rap" records, the hottest discs on the Black music charts this year, feature a repetitive rhythmic backround and lyrics which have the singer tell a story in a conversational tone...
...however, would be to get Hatcher. The guy can play, and the rap that he is slow is unwarranted. He's no speedster, but his time from first base to third base compares favorably with, say, Dave Stapleton. His bat is better...