Goofy

[DJ Queue]

I've got some views from others here that explain it perfectly. While some like the show, most don't. I've pretty much had the same shit to say about it. I'm glad the Primeminister wasn't involved in this shit.
Here's some peeps views from The Enemyboard (PE's message board):
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Right out front I'll say I think this is a bad idea. Surprised right?

I don't make it a point to watch this stuff but I usually catch enough of it to confirm my worst fears. So Last night I saw about 5 min., and Search just looked really uncomfortable. I didn't see anyone rap, just Search explain some elimination stuff. MC Search... who always wanted to be known as a "rapper", and not a "white rapper" is hosting The White Rapper Show.

Just like Flav's stuff, just like Ice T's thing, Run's House... etc. "Reality" TV is becoming the old rapper's graveyard.... and most of the time the networks are abusing the corpses.... or maybe taking advantage of the senile.... or some other "clever" analogy.

I'll leave it at that for now...

Peace,
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I haven't watched and won't watch. I hope Search is just broke and doing it for the money. I liked 3rd bass b/c I thought they were good rappers, not "white rappers." Why is there a need for a white rapper? Pathetic.

This show looks like it's gonna be a "white rap" version of the special olympics.
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Flipping channels during football yesterday, I think I basically saw the whole first show... since it was on 4 or 5 times.

I'm offended by the show and the whole concept... mostly because none of them are even good... but one of them is going to get $100,000, to become the next great white hype. (Believe me none of these cats will actually ever be heard from again)

I'll some up my impression of the show this way... I have more respect for the kid at the end who basically said, "this ain't the way I do my thing... I'm out"... Then I do for Search.

I'll paraphrase Search: "This ain't a game... this is real... MY reputation is on the line".

This ain't a game? Yes it is, the winner gets $100,000.

This is real? No it ain't, reality TV is the fakest thing on television.

Your reputation is on the line? Maybe, but why should they care about your reputation? Maybe you should have thought about your reputation before you signed up for this.

And Search did have a small point that it was kind of wrong to take someone's spot and then just quit, but who gave him that spot?
I think Search's anger was more about the fucked up situation he got himself into than anything else.

Peace
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Now for me. I don't diss Serch, he's got a lot of my respect as an MC, even if he wouldn't agree.  He's taking the "i'm white but an 'authentic' rapper" shit to far. Why does he have to try so hard to prove that a white man can be a real rapper too. ANYBODY can be if they got mic game,,,period. It seems like that's all I hear coming out of Serch nowadays is why he's a real rapper even though he's white.  He's already proved he's a dope MC, and from the true-school of hiphop. It's almost like he's desperate, and I don't understand why. He's yellin' the same stuff over and over again,,,what's he so desperate to prove with all of this?

[jericho]

Only because I am a big fan of Serch, am I willing to watch this "reality" show with these god awful rappers. Serch is pretty hard on them. Watching the second episode now. Prince Paul doesn't look happy.

I'm still hooked. Ridiculous show, but entertaining.

[PL]

I'm watching it too.  For one thing, Serch is bringing back some old school/true school legends that paved the way and is giving a much needed history lesson.   Looking forward to next week's episode with Lord Jamar.   Fact is, Serch has done a lot for hip hop - and he's still rhyming.  I'm definitely going to support the show.   

[jericho]

I watched both episodes again and its more enjoyable the second time around. Notice how Serch takes serious notes on each performance ! What I liked about the second episode was not only giving the rappers a history lesson but me as well and showcasing the pioneers of the culture. Next week's episode with Lord Jamar looks good and he asked the same question I did about "reviving the ghetto".

[DJM]

Bye G-Child. The question that I have been asking is considering that Vanilla Ice is her mentor does she even have any idea who MC Serch is?

[jericho]

There was no way Serch was going to let someone who considers Vanilla Ice their idol, the winner of this contest. Its offensive. She had spunk though.

I loved how Lord Jamar put that kid down with the ghetto revival. Man, did he look annoyed ! And they were all nervous as if they were in trouble for something. I'm glad he put them on the spot. Is it just me, or did Sadat X seem more open, but Lord Jamar (if I am spelling his name right) just wanted to get the hell out of there ?

[EastCoastHoney]

Yeah, I agree.  It seemed like Lord Jamar had a bit of an attitude, like he was annoyed at the whole thing.  I was wondering why he agreed to be on the show if he wasn't "feeling it".  At least Sadat had some constructive criticism to offer.  I thought the Affirmative Reaction game show was funny, but definitely pushing the envelope with some of the stereotypes.  Overall, I really like the show.  I love Serch, and if nothing else, I get some good laughs on Monday night.   

[jorge kluney]

I thought it was funny how serious Lord Jamar was being...
then he did that rhyme and rhymed 'aspirations' with 'aspirations'...
almost as cringe inducing as
"everybody rappin' like it's a commercial/
actin' like life is a big commercial/"

[andyfilius]

ha. good point. though i don't diss the Beasties for that lyric. It's good to flip it up every now and then. It gets you to really focus on a lyric. Not like Mike D goes around doing that type of thing, it was used as an exclamation point.

On the Lord Jamar note, I could care less, he's never been the lyrical force of Brand Nubian anyway, it's just great to see these guys getting some props on TV. Big ups to Serch for putting them on. And Prince Paul! So nice to see true hip hop musicians recognized. The Game or 50 Cent won't be on the show because they are not hip hop. Too busy getting high somewhere. The guests on this show are what it's all about. Worth another season just to get more Prince Paul insights and see who else will pop up.

[jorge kluney]

you're right about Lamar....
Like a 5%'er is going to give two damns about abunch of white kids anyway.
Maybe that's why he was so bitter.... doesn't want to lose any cred.

[andyfilius]

Lord Jamar's album was alright actually. I don't buy the 5% stuff, but he delivered in an interesting way with pretty tight beats.

That being said Sadat X and Grand Puba are the highlight of Brand Nu, and always brought the flair and flavor to Brand Nubian.