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Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Peter Rosenberg

Posted 06/25/2007 at 4:19 AM  |  3 comment/s

In my opinion there is absolutely nothing wrong with being a "liberal," but Republicans and other people who were probably once part of the "Nazi Youth" have turned it into the ultimate insult - so much in fact that cowardly Democrats have distanced themselves from the word all together. Its sort of the way I feel about being labeled a "Hip Hop Journalist" - scores upon scores of pen wielders who claim that they also have the same love for "Two turntables and a microphone" that I do, but have blissfully gone out of their way and sullied something beautiful. (Sort of like ejaculating on a prom dress, I should know) Granted, I don't know if Hip Hop journalism has ever been any good, to be completely honest with you - but what passes for it nowadays seriously makes me consider tearfully putting a loaded firearm in my mouth as a fucking Billie Holiday record plays in the background. You have "writers" who must listen to music while plugging their collective noses based on their collective lack of taste, journalists who mercilessly lick a rappers prostate during interviews - and the complete drivel that you see on blogs and in magazines brings me back to the verbal stylings of an ex-girlfriend's uncle that I once knew, who happened to be an illiterate and retarded stroke victim by the way. I'm not claiming to be Langston Hughes by any means, but the bar is so low that it just amazes me that more people don't have the journalistic dexterity to simply hop over said obstacle. That's why from now on, I don't want to be considered a "Hip Hop Journalist" anymore - just refer to me as "That chubby, dreadlocked blogger who loves Hip Hop and talks about his phallus entirely too much." Yeah, that sounds about right.

All that being said, there is always someone who proves themselves quite worthy of praise - a person that "talks me off the ledge" so to speak, putting my pessimistic generalizations in check like it was on the payroll.("in check", "Payroll" - that's the frustrated rapper part of me speaking) Last time I highlighted J. Pitts and DJ Nice Rec, a duo out of Pittsburgh P.A who do the "JPitts Show" - a great online Hip Hop radio program for all you "heads" out there. But this month, ladies and gentlemen - I'd like to introduce you to Peter Rosenberg.

Chances are you have already know who I'm talking about. His Internet parodies have gotten him more fans than a southern black church in July. His "This is why Duke Sucks" (a parody of "This is Why I'm Hot" by M.I.M.S.) has gotten more than a million hits, while "Bowlin'" (a parody on Jim Jones' song "Ballin") and "Throw Some Cheese On It" (a parody of Rich Boy's "Throw Some D's") have had more than 100,000 and 600,000 views respectfully. Definitely some funny shit, but I became aware of Mr. Rosenberg six months ago when he did an interview with Pharoahe Monch - one in which he was honest enough to express his displeasure with one of his songs, but still had the ability to come off respectful at the same time. (Check out his interview with Talib) So it was good to see Peter get a gig at Hot97, hosting his own two-hour show entitled "Real Late with Peter Rosenberg" on Sunday from 1am - 3 am - a program that intoxicates your eardrums with dopeness like you were listening to an Amy Winehouse and Whitney Houston duet. If you aren't in the New York area check out his blog in which he offers downloads of his show, its one of the best shows I've heard in a long time - you won't be disappointed. I know what you're asking - how can I go from taking a healthy shit on Hip Hop journalism as a whole to singing the praises of Peter Rosenberg? I guess the answer is that I'm an insufferable prick who gives credit where credit is due. What!! Say Something!

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