Hollywood stars have attemped countless times to make the cross over into the music scene. Actors like Bruce Willis, Keanu Reeves, Kevin Bacon and Jared Leto have jumped on the train so it's not too surprising when I hear of another icon taking the step. What is world coming to when Cliff Huxtable turns in his stethescope for a turntable? The 70 year old will emerge into the music scene and release a hip hop CD set this month called State of Emergency.
I couldn't help but belt out in laughter when I read news about Bill Cosby despite my mad respect for the guy. Come on... Cosby doing hip hop? Isn't this the same dude that has denounced the rap/hip hop lifestyle and pissed off a portion of the black community with his bold statements? What's he going to rap about... Clare licking on his Pudding Pop or maybe Rudy's Got a Big Ole Booty?
As I researched further, I realized what Cosby's mission is with this CD. It makes sense now. He intends on defying the typical profanity theme found in rap music. Instead, Cosby's album will combine comedy with important messages to a hip-hop, rap and jazz soundtrack. One is left to question, can that even be considered rap or hip-hop music though and be taken seriously especially when he's not even going to spit out his own rhymes?
I'm willing to bet Kayne West and my man, Ice Cube, won't be looking over their shoulders for the pressing competition.
Nice concept Bill... but do you really think those you're targeting will even be listening to you and getting the message? I highly doubt it. It's a different generation of youth who watch you and Rudy on Nick at Nite. Unfortunately, you just might be perceived as that old guy on tv that wears those funky sweaters. But, mad props for turning your basement office into a recording studio!!!
