Ed appears in Rap Video Options

[SJN1279]

Taken from SOY:

Looks like Ed is working with David Banner on his new album. He even makes an appearance in his new video.

Prefix Mag: You've also been working on an album called 13.

David Banner: This is going to be a strange album. I honestly put my nuts on the line with this album. Imagine Outkast's beats and production now with the way they were rapping on their first albums. It's going to be the same David Banner content, but the beats are elevated. Me and Ed Kowalczyk, the lead singer from the rock group Live, are doing a lot of shit together on this record. My career is either going to be done or I'm going to win a Grammy off of 13. They're not gonna know what to do with that shit up here [at Universal].


http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl3rucU4gzM
Ed appears at 1:27

[WaiterAtCliftons]

Why does anyone give a fuck that he's in the video for a few seconds? I actually think its great that he is collaborating with more artist especially artist outside Live's genre. The man is very talented and it should make all Live fans feel a little pride that Ed is even asked to help out with any major recording artist whether you like that type music or not.

Anyway just wanted to throw my 2 sense in here. I haven't posted in awhile because I get sick of all the whiney bitches who feel the need to post on this site anymore.

[SinfulEyes]

Why does anyone give a fuck that he's in the video for a few seconds? I actually think its great that he is collaborating with more artist especially artist outside Live's genre. The man is very talented and it should make all Live fans feel a little pride that Ed is even asked to help out with any major recording artist whether you like that type music or not.

Anyway just wanted to throw my 2 sense in here. I haven't posted in awhile because I get sick of all the whiney bitches who feel the need to post on this site anymore.

Dude you're a waiter for fucks sake. Of course you don't think its demeaning and degrading to sell out and appear in a rap video for wanna-bes and naggers.

[WaiterAtCliftons]

Dude you're a waiter for fucks sake. Of course you don't think its demeaning and degrading to sell out and appear in a rap video for wanna-bes and naggers.

First off I'm not a waiter. Google Waiter at Cliftons and learn a lil something.

Second so what If I was a waiter? How would that even play into this argument. Would being a waiter make someone stupid, so stupid that they would not understand how, in your words appearing in a rap video is demeaning and degrading?

So just because you think being in a rap video is demeaning and degrading actually makes it that? What the fuck? Who the fuck are you to judge? You're a nobody in the big scheme of this world. A nobody like me and every single person on this board. So stop being judgmental, and a racist for that matter. Using a term like "naggers". Type it the way you really want to. Think using an "a" instead of an "i" makes you seem not racist? At least if you would spell it "niggers" then I know you wouldn't be hiding behind stupid spellings.

[PurdueSteve]

Waiter,

I like your optimism on the Ed's appearance in the video. I'd agree with you if this wasn't just a trendy stunt. This particular case seems more like Ed reaching out in desperation rather than Ed reaching out to diversify his portfolio.

It's the whole image. It seems just a bit too trendy and silly to be a solid positive for live fans. I think Ed is a very talented musician and I like the notion of his reaching out to explore new territories. Trendy pop-rap music for the club just isn't one them. There's nothing wrong with him wanting to get into hip-hop even. I think Ed singing a hook for Jay-Z, Eminem, Outkast or even Kanye[although I cant stand him] would make for a decent listen. Ying-Yang twins not so much!!

This post has been edited by PurdueSteve: Jun 26 2008, 7:39 pm

[+Ed+]

This particular case seems more like Ed reaching out in desperation rather than Ed reaching out to diversify his portfolio.

Why?