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Eric Clapton is a famous musician. One of his biggest songs is a song called “Cocaine”.

Rap has often been protested for its themes, such as drugs and alcohol. If Eric Clapton can sing about it and not get protested, why not Yela?

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The verse starts off addressed to 2Pac. Yela is telling Pac how it used to be and how it is now.

Also a reference to 2Pac’s “Picture Me Rollin'”

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Clarence 13X was a member of the Nation of Islam, and later started the Nation of Gods and Earths, also known as the 5 Percent Nation. The Nation has a great deal of influence on Hip Hop, especially those from New York (Nas himself studied from the 5 Percent Nation). Clarence 13X’s teachings inspired William Griffin so much that he took an Islamic name, Rakim Allah.

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Yelawolf’s freshman album with Shady Records.

Radioactive means literally active on radio. I’m goin' for it. It also means dangerous. I’m takin' a chance steppin' out there. It also means dont fuck with me, ya' know? Use caution. Its radioactive in every sense of the word. Its a play on words, and yes its a concept album. its my spin on mainstream life. I’m in the mainstream world now

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The 2nd single off of Yelawolf’s album, Radioactive

Not Yela’s most lyrical work ever, holding true to Yela attempting to be active on the radio

Check out MJF’s review for additional commentary

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The Talladega Superspeedway is right by Gadsden, just outside of Talladega, Alabama.

Yela also made a mixtape about the movie, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby called Ball of Flames: The Ballad of Slick Rick E. Bobby.

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Yela’s early sound was defined by classic 808 drums.

The 808 was the first drum machine to provide the deep bass, reproduced through subs.

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Down South, and especially in Gadsden, Chevy and other classic American cars are very popular

In Alabama, they also hunt a great deal. A popular thing to do after you’ve shot a big buck is to have it’s head placed on the wall. Yela even adopted such a scene as his logo, and included it as the album artwork for his album Arena Rap.

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BET Hip Hop Awards cyphers are traditionally filmed in New York. As stated, this cypher was instead shot in Detroit, Michigan, which is Eminem and Royce’s hometown.

Eminem also produced and featured on Trick Trick’s October 2005 single, “Welcome 2 Detroit.”

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Desire + Talent = Success

Using his skills as a rapper, and using his craving for success, Wale has been able to reach fame and fortune

Ambition is also Wale’s upcoming album

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