First off I'd Like to thank my Home girl @lilygv for Posting this on my Facebook wall from a Def Poetry Jam episode. She knows me All To Well to know I'd LOVE this piece.
I'm sure we all have received, and gotten annoyed with the Spam Rap Artist along with the Self Proclaimed "Emcees." Those that had the Luxury of hearing True Hip Hop in its prime probably know the difference between a Rapper and an Emcee, but its clear that most don't.
The first thing people should learn is Being able to rhyme words together makes you slighter more Skilled than Dr. Seuss... actually he is probably still better because he tells stories. Before calling yourself an Emcee, know where it came from and the responsibilities it encompasses. An Emcee, which derives from Master of Ceremonies (MC), meaning you have to be able to Host a movement, not just be a part of it, you must be able to get the crowd interested in what your about to entertain them with, not just Shuck and Jive for whatever trend will get you most notoriety.
An Emcee is a Lyrical Renaissance man, capable of getting the crowd hyped, making people laugh, and most importantly EDUCATE the listener or at least getting them to think about whatever Topic you choose to speak on. If you are not this and simply in music for a buck... than you are NOT, and will NOT ever be an Emcee in HipHop.
HipHop is a way of life, not a Prostitute. Stop raping it for Profits.
