So how far can Asians go... trying to act "black" - Page 2

On January 20 2009 17:49 MorningMusume11 wrote:
Until it's considered too much?

Since music is a common medium for most people to relate to, I'll primarily be posting music videos of certain singers

Exhibit A: Crown J's MV "So Fly"


I personally don't care how many times you have "Ayyyyy" or "Ballin!" in your song. I don't even give a rats ass if you have black people in your music video as a representation of trying to validate a song as a true "hip-hop" song. So really what's the point of this song? I personally feel like he's trying to validate his status as a true hip-hop artist in Korea, trying real hard with his image especially in his videos.



Even this song did received success, this single was released after he was well known in that show above... not that "black" in that show huh?

Exhibit B: Accepting what you are usually gains more respect from other people

Jin - Learn Chinese


Quick info on Jin:
Well known freestylist, especially on BET where his freestyling was displayed against other freestylists



Part of Ruff Ryders from 2002-2005/2006ish

The difference here? Granted the opportunities he's had being in America but being part of Ruff Ryders that includes names like DMX, Swizz Beatz, The Lox, speaks volumes for his hip-hop accomplishments. If you noticed in his freestyle and actual music video he doesn't deny that he's asian, if anything he's proud of what he is.

So, one "rapper" is mostly known for appearances in a television show vs. another being mostly known for his music. While one accepts who he is vs. one who tries to show off his bling bling like what typical "black people" might do, which one are you going to critisize less?
Couple of my best friends are black and I know sure as hell that trying to act black in front of them would've turned them off real quickly. I mean seriously what do you guys think?