Like many Americans, artists such as Kenna, David Banner, Bun B and others are tuned in to the Republican National Convention tonight, watching John McCain officially accept his party's nomination as its candidate for president. Read their thoughts in real time throughout tonight's speech:
Kenna, 10:09 p.m. ET: McCain is a true patriot. Mad respect for his service. No one can question his courage. Most people would have serious PTSD from that imprisonment ... unable to function in society, let alone become a senator.
Bun B, 10:11 p.m. ET: The video intro is the same old military clips we've seen a million times. It doesn't impress anyone anymore. While I appreciate his service as well as all soldiers and veterans, when they shove his service record down my throat it keeps reminding me of the past. It's time to move forward, and these guys just seem stuck in the mud. LOL at "mama's boy"!
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Like many Americans, artists such as Pete Wentz, Big Boi, Kenna, Bun B, Murs, Ryan Leslie, Matt White and others are glued to the TV tonight, watching as Barack Obama officially accepts his historic selection as the Democratic Party's nominee for president of the United States. Read their thoughts in real time throughout tonight's speech:
Kenna, 9:27 p.m. ET: Some people have given Obama flak for picking Biden because he is Obama's mentor ... I think flak for that is retarded. Why wouldn't you want someone you consider wise next to you as you take on the massive job of president?
Kenna, 9:45 p.m. ET: Go Barney, Go Barney, Go Barney. Who doesn't love Barney Smith? WOW. "I need a president who puts Barney Smith before Smith Barney"??!!! HA - Bumper sticker companies are hard at work right now.
Bun B, 10:12 p.m. ET: The video intro is very moving. Candid shots of Barack Obama throughout his life really gives a better look at how his character was built. It gives him an even stronger connection to the people by showing his struggle, and how parallel it is to ours.
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Bun B is definitely a favorite of most people in the biz and, well, we'll say it, he's one of our favorite people ever in the history of this rap game. Last night, the Texas vet hosted an album listening session for media here in New York and lots of people came out to the spot, including Talib Kweli, Fab 5 Freddy and a host of journos, bloggers and such. And our own Jayson Rodriguez, who reports:
Most listening sessions are a crap shoot. You never really know if folks are gonna show up, and whether its for the music or the free food. But by and large, the throng of people who came out to support Bun were there as much because he's such a good guy as because he's such a good lyricist. And in the wake of Pimp C passing, more than ever it just felt like you were there for your guy. That’s how Bun can make you feel.
More after the jump, including tracklist for II Trill.
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