Quick note for the late night just because I get antsy if I don't do a playlist every week . . .
Tonight the so-called "Downtown Kansas City Renaissance" was celebrated by a bunch of people who didn't care one way or another IF R. Kelly peed on some underage girl not so long ago. Truth be told, this blog isn't prepared to get up on a high horse about it given that the guy really can sing and his "Trapped in a closet" series could be the definitive post-modern statement on R&B music.
We won't pretend to understand the complex issues surrounding the career of this musican but, as always, we take most of our worldview from cartoons . . . Here's an iconic passage from The Boondocks on the subject:
Either way, $15 Million a year is a lot for a city to pay in order to entertain even the best of slow jamz . . .
While R. Kelly may have a greater vocal range, more talent and a far more devoted fan base than Nickleback . . . In the final analysis, these essentially taxpayer funded entertainment offerings are simply another example of hype funding local nightlife at the expense of infrastructure repair and community resources.
And so, R. Kelly tunes comprise our playlist for this evening . . .
Thanks for reading this week. Have a safe and fun Saturday night.
The Boondocks really did have some great episodes. Too bad there was such a fall off after season 4.
ReplyDeleteR. Kelly is one of those rare cases where most people separate the music from the man. I doubt there ever was much support for Kelly but his music career obviously endures and he'll probably be able to sell out performances until his 70s. Music can be political but music is NOT politics. People realize that their favorite musicians can be faulted people and that only makes their art even more interesting.
ReplyDeleteTk, think about all of those narco-corridos that are so popular among the Mexicans. Do they really support drug dealers or is it simply that the words are catchy and beat is good? You do the math on that and we'll wait for an answer.
Either way, the Sprint Center may or may not have been a waste and never served as a home for pro sports team as promised but overall it's a good investment. Much better than the P&L District across the street.
And the Chiefs just drafted a guy who hit hit pregnant girlfriend in the belly.
ReplyDeleteTruly a weekend to enjoy some of that negro high culture.
I kind if like Nickleback myself. They don't do fat white chicks, but then their fans don't loot, burn, rob and kill much either.
ReplyDelete^^^ You're giving Nickleback too much credit. I think they're open to fan white chicks.
ReplyDeleteGotham City from the forgettable 1997 Batman & Robin movie. Holy Shiz. Possibly George Clooney's worst movie.
ReplyDeleteLooks like I need to look Boondocks up. Hitz the nail on the head!
ReplyDeletethe only boonies I'm familiar with are the ones where id ride bareback. giggity
ReplyDelete^^^ Nice.
ReplyDeleteAlso, this post just makes me impressed with R. Kelly's catalog. I recognize most of these songs as pretty good and I hate that quiet storm shit.
WE, the large and bustling staff of Tony's Kansas City... WE that is... WE also suggest you take the E. 39th St. tour...We, the staff do it all the time... WE do it between midnight and five am and WE endorse it!
ReplyDeleteAnyway WE want to thank you once again and as usual WE will be working hard to bring the all the latest news WE know WE are obligated to bring to you!
WE wish you a safe and secure drive to church!
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ReplyDeleteAwesome concert just stay out of his "peeing distance"
ReplyDeletePiss, piss, piss, I'll piss on you...
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