I assume the younger hip hop generation (like myself) is desensitized to a lot of the garbage lyrics in music. Therefore when I think about cleaning up hip hop lyrics and topics that are discussed in music such as the money, cash and hoes, my mind shamefully goes blank.
In reality, entertaining music -sans the guilty pleasures and vices- IS possible. Really! Just listen to some Dujeous and you'll see what I mean. A song that makes you shake your ass without rapping about ass?! Its Groundbreaking. And it can be found on "Game 7," the newest mixtape from the band.
Dujeous can transition smoothly from a club track to a politically charged joint and back again. Throw in some heartfelt love/hate songs and you're left with good music for everybody. These cats have completely revamped what it is to have original music. Performing as a live instrumental band is what Dujeous is known for, but don't ever think of Dujeous as anything lesser than hip hop. Hip hop soul is embodied in Dujeous. If you MUST hear traditional hip hop sounds, then don't fear. They got that on lock also. On the politically correct song, Death & Taxes, vocal sounds reminiscent of beatboxing is prevalent. And on "Meanwhile" a New York City tale and its 'boom boom bap' beat, you can't deny its hip hop.
So what if they look like a 'band'; they are! So what if they collaborate with System of a Down ( a rock band), they also team up with John Legend (hip hop's crooner).
Like I said, The Duje (as they call themselves) can fit in anywhere.
It sounds like they found the secret to longevity.
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