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Pharrell & Flying Lotus Discuss The State Of Lyricism In Hip Hop (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) The question of whether lyricism in Hip Hop will ever become the dominant factor in the culture’s music again has been asked for several years. Acclaimed producers/artists Pharrell Williams and Flying Lotus discussed the topic during an episode of OTHERtone radio with Scott Vener. [ALSO READ: Pharrell, Chad Hugo, Justin Timberlake & Tyler The Creator Discuss A Tribe Called Quest & The Creation Of ‘Justified’ (VIDEO)] “Every generation says that. It’s just the art form changes,” said Pharrell. The Neptunes member went on to offer that people may not appreciate the same quality of product as they once did. He also stated, “It’s evolution. We just have to be happy about it, and participate in leading.” FlyLo added, “Here’s the good part. There’s room for everybody now. You can be super-lyrical… You can say stuff – just ride the beat, barely rhyming. And it’s all good. As long as the beat’s hitting.” Pharrell also acknowledged OG Maco for his hit record “U Guessed It.” The Virginia native suggested the Atlanta rapper’s song helped take rap music to another place. “It’s just a different world, so the rules have changed,” declared Pharrell. “I feel like there’s a lot of people that don’t know the world has changed.” [ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar Discusses Musical Influences For “To Pimp A Butterfly” During Interview With Flying Lotus] Watch the conversation below.

Thundercat and Mono/Poly Release Track As Their Tribute to Paris Attacks

There’s been several music celebrities that have spoke out about Friday’s attacks in Paris, from Mos Def to Madonna. However, for artists like Thundercat and Mono/Poly, some take a different approach to send their condolences to the families and friends of victims.  Recently, the two artists released a brief piece on Soundcloud in light of the terror happening in the City of Love. Although it is very brief, “Paris” is calm in nature, with the possible purpose of easing the souls of those who are mourning after the misfortunate series of events. Thundercat himself has had a successful year working with Kendrick Lamar and also releasing his own project through Flying Lotus’ record label, Brainfeeder. Check out “Paris” below.