JumpOffTV had a discussion on the potential of Fox becoming relevant in rap again. I think most people were hopeful (as am I) but offered legit criticism (except the main woman who obviously has no faith in Fox.) Kim has a new deal, Digga dropped a mixtape this year, Trina's about to drop a new video any day now. You can be a female rapper from the 90s and still do something in the biz. But disses, with no new, hot material? Not the way.
I'm a Fox supporter. I think that there was a time when she was one of the illest lyricist. BUT! The only thing coming from her these days is controversy. I don't think it's all her. I definitely think she had some shady industry shit go down on her over the years. But I don't want that to keep her from ever making music again.
I think she has to step up her game though. Even Eminem, who is acknowledged by most (FUCK BENZINO) to be one of the dopest lyricist of our times, has said that rhyming is a skill that takes practice to hone. That means you can't just stop writing for damn near a decade and then expect greatness. I really wish she would take sometime and just go write somewhere, not put out the first shit she puts together but keep honing it until it's at the Ill Na Na level, THEN come back out.
I like Beef rap, i can't lie, but Beef rap doesn't sell records like it used to. Not saying everyone should roll up all their beef lyrics but you have to have more going on in a record/album in order have significant shine.
Ultimately I want Foxy to be great again. I think she can rhyme, I think there are STILL not enough dark brown women making it in rap, and I think--at her best--she forces the game to elevate itself. I write often about Kim because Kim stays making music and giving me material to analyze...I want to be writing about Foxy too. I want her to succeed, if this is her desire.
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