The crazy thing is, QWERTY seems like it would fit well on this record, judging from the sound of GATS.
I agree that this is a huge element of the song but Rakim specifically calls out the record companies and how labels force bands to change. It makes the statement that labels force creative ideas to change in exchange for a higher profit. -------------------- Can y'all explain What kind of land is this When a man has plans of being rich But the bosses plans are wealthy Dirty money scheme A clean split is nonsense It's insane Even corporate hands is filthy They talk team and take the paper route All they think about is bank accounts Assets and realty At anybody’s expense No shame with a clear conscience No regrets and guilt free They claim that ain't the way that they built me The smoke screen before the flame Knowin’ as soon as the dough or the deal peak They say it's time for things to change Rearrange like good product rebuilt cheap Anything if it's more to gain Drained, manipulated like artists, it's real deep Until no more remains But I'm still me Like authentic hip-hop and rock Til’ pop and radio and record companies killed me Try to force me to stray and obey And got the gall to say how real can real be You feel me, we'll see That green could be to blame Or greedy for the fame TV or a name The media, the game To me you're all the same You're guilty --------------- I think it's extremely clear the underlined portions are specifically about Record Companies and how they force artists to sacrifice their artistic integrity for a higher bottom line profit. The bold portions are about the media and how they build up artists to be what they should they should be instead of letting the artist decide their own image. The media want to take credit for the success of the artists. Anyway, I plan to do an in-depth analysis on these lyrics soon, describing what each line purports.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMLKnaGbwY8 Some nice guy could remove Mike's and Chester's voice so we would be able to listen the song on the background?
I really wouldn't mind seeing them include QWERTY on LP6, or even have a rerecorded version. It's a great song that would fit will on the record. Also, it would probably be good to ditch the name QWERTY, and rename it Behind Your Lies.
BEHIND YOUR LIES GREED MISERY ALL CAPS ... I also think that would be cool QWERTY on the new album, or any other old song re-recorded. Like a pre-order bonus or something.
As much as I love QWERTY and while there is a certain similarity with GATS, I would hate to see it on the record. A 8 years-old song that we all have already heard on a new LP record? Meh. But it's not like it's gonna happen anyway About the lyrics, it's true that some parts of Rakim lyrics are directly directed to the labels, but as far as the whole song is concerned, it's certain not solely about Warner. Mike just said in some of those recent interviews that their relation with Warner is great right now and that they're really respectfull and comprehensive of each other, altough that hasn't always been the case in the past.
OMFG I dont have internet like for a month and this happens! This is the most amazing single from LP... i cant fucking believe this, the first time they surprise me like this. So proud of being a fan right now, damn that guitar! that vocals! those drums! that rapper! HOLY SHITTTTT!!!!
No point, as it's not a Linkin Park song. There are tons of Linkin Park interviews that use background music from other sources.