Z-Ro: Crack Album Cover Art
Z-Ro - Crack
Z-Ro's Crack is due September 23rd from Rap-a-Lot.
This album's presales on Amazon are off to a good start. I guess I've been way too hopeful about the prospects of "music about dealing poison to the people" having run its course.
But I guess that's ok as long as I get my cut. Thanks for dropping by!
Note:
Various fans of Z-Ro have pointed out what he says he's up to with the use of Crack as the title. I feel what folks are saying but, then again, crack ruined a lot of lives and will ruin many more.
When choosing a metaphor, it's always worth considering all the extensions of that metaphor or risk not connecting with folks who aren't already familiar with your work.
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although i'd thankfully agree with the notion that "music about dealing poison to the people" has run its course, i wouldn't necessarily regard z-ro's material as such. in the least, it's artistically worth a second listen...
Posted by: jaekim | August 26, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Fair enough. I'll remain open till I hear some more.
Posted by: Clyde Smith | August 26, 2008 at 11:27 PM
jaekim u couldnt be more correct. i own about 15 z-ro CD's and his music is incredibly deep. full of pain. its different than that of ur average rapper. he has beautiful melody as well. check him out again Clyde. i think youll like what you hear
Posted by: Big Kountry | August 27, 2008 at 12:46 AM
I guess I've been way too hopeful about the prospects of "music about dealing poison to the people" having run its course.
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No your right...It has run its course! Unfortunately Z-Ro didn't get the memo yet.
I mean we could have a Black family in the Whitehouse in a few months, and rappers want to continue to push a tired, cliche like 'crack rap'?
Move on Black Man...Move On!
Posted by: ALopez | August 27, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Z-RO IS THE BEST RAPPER OUT OF HOUSTON
Posted by: Mike y | September 02, 2008 at 10:56 AM
The album is not about the drug 'crack'. He says he was addicted to making the album and you will be mentally addicted to listening to it.
Posted by: T-BEN254 | September 02, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Mike Y is right. It's not about drugs... it's about how he was addicted to making it. Also, he said he hopes people will "treat it like crack"... spend their last 15 bucks on it, borrow money for it, etc.
Posted by: | September 02, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Go to 'YouTube' and type in Z-RO INSIDE SCOOP 2008. He compares the album 'Crack' to Dr. Dre's 'Chronic' album. Oh and T-BEN254 posted that message. Yall give The King of The Ghetto a lil more credit. I been hearing him rap about real shyt for damn near 15 yrs now. In my eyes he is the next best rapper second to Pac. Str8 up!! I know somebody feel me on that too!
Posted by: T-BEN254 | September 03, 2008 at 11:02 AM
"Also, he said he hopes people will "treat it like crack"... spend their last 15 bucks on it, borrow money for it, etc."
I bet he does!
Posted by: Clyde Smith | September 04, 2008 at 12:34 AM
yea so who ever posted this pls get ya facts straight thank you!!
Posted by: rosebeth | September 09, 2008 at 11:30 PM
"rosebeth"
I posted this and now I'm closing the comments.
Posted by: Clyde Smith | September 10, 2008 at 12:34 AM