They fully hammered their point home, with space references such as “If you wanna battle you’re in denial/coming from Uranus to check my style” and “I’ll stir fry you in my wok/your knees will start shaking and your fingers pop/like a pinch on the neck from ( Star Trek ’s) Mr.
The always innovative Beastie Boys took their music in a futuristic direction with the lead single to their 1997 LP, Hello Nasty. Here Kendrick creates a metaphor for his drive saying, “I catapult over your telescope and when I’m finished/I grab the fire that’s burning from Mars to light an incense.”Ī bonus track from his third album Lasers, Lupe Fiasco created an anthem about progression and self-betterment with “I’m Beamin.” Seeking to inspire the world, he shined brightly from his opening words, “I get my energy from my inner G/I be in outer space, but I got inner peace.” Another amongst the countless examples of brilliance from The Neptunes, this served as a wake up call for Hip Hop. With the assistance of Pharrell, Buddy’s career begun to take flight with “Staircases” also thanks to a cameo from one of Hip Hop’s most ambitious acts, Kendrick Lamar. From big sellers to those slightly under the radar, here are ten instances of Rap songs with well-done references to space. As today’s musical leaders are driven by creativity, it will be no surprise the more topics surrounding the solar system come up in their rhymes. Where Outkast’s sophomore album ATLien s compared themselves to foreign life forms, one of old-school pioneer Kool Keith’s many aliases built a story around life in another galaxy. Scientific in nature, rappers such as Ab-Soul and Lupe Fiasco tend to find themselves more curious about the galaxy’s wonders, but the vast majority have just toyed with the topic if anything. The mysteries of space aren’t commonly explored in Hip Hop songs, because the unknown can be often difficult to convey. 38 The Game Reveals 'Drillmatic: Heart Vs.42 Boosie Badazz Rages While Being Handcuffed In Georgia: 'I'm Ready To Fight!'.53 JAY-Z's 'Renegade' Verses Have Aged Better Than Eminem's According To Memphis Bleek.58 T-Pain Says 2Pac Would've Been ‘Ate The Fuck Up Lyrically’ Had He Survived 1996 Shooting.61 Biggie's King Of New York Status Is 'Not Fair' To JAY-Z & Other NY Rappers Diamond D Says.20 NLE Choppa Clears Up Claim He 'Helped Cure' Someone Of Cancer.23 Diddy's Mom Interrupts His Instagram Live Video With A Warning For Ma$e.23 Iggy Azalea Responds To Body Shaming Critics After Viral Twerk Video.23 Rapper JayDaYoungan Reportedly Shot & Killed In Louisiana Hometown.27 will.i.am Has A Hot Take On 2Pac & Biggie: 'That Kind Of Music Doesn't Speak To My Spirit'.39 DaBaby Reveals He's A Trump Supporter: 'N-gga Let Kodak Out'.6 Beyoncé Thanks Beyhive For Boycotting 'Renaissance' Album Leak: 'It Means The World To Me'.6 New Music Friday - New Albums From Beyoncé, Maxo Kream, Wiz Khalifa, Doe Boy + More.8 Gucci Mane Urges Rappers To 'Stop Dissing The Dead' On New Song.9 Will Smith Apologizes To Chris Rock & His Family For Oscars Slap In Heartfelt Video.10 DJ Khaled Buys A Ton Of Lottery Tickets For $1B Mega Millions Jackpot: 'I Ain't Playing With This'.40 Kelis Claims Pharrell Sampled Her Single For Beyoncé Out Of Spite: 'This Was A Direct Hit'.