101 Awesome Songs, Poetry With a Beat...

So, it has come to my attention that rap is regarded as sort of the "scum" of music (meaning only illiterates and hoodlums listen to it). Personally, I think that's a ridiculous accusation, at least in some situations. Specifically, I'm talking about Macklemore and Eminem. They aren't just talking about getting high and getting laid. They are making art with their words, and laying it all out on the a table to a heart pounding beat. Don't believe me? Take these songs for a little test drive and see if I can change your mind.

*Warning: Every song past this point is at least a little bit vulgar.*

101 Awesome Songs, Sounds Like Freedom...

Image Credit: This Song Is Sick

So, I've recently been noticing that this world has been experiencing quite a bit of a drought when it comes to the happiness factor, and I personally think that should be remedied. Not that I can make everyone happy, but honestly, Macklemore can get pretty close. Even when he doesn't make you happy, he makes us feel whole.

I think that's pretty cool.

101 Awesome Songs, Golden Oldies, With a Twist...

Cover art from: Eminem's "The Eminem Show", Aerosmith's "Dream On"

Here comes the posting train, with songs two and two and a half in the 101 Awesome Songs Posting Saga. I thought I should smash these two songs into the same post because the second song is just a sort of "amped up" version of the first. To quit beating around the bush, let the musical musings begin!