It would be a great disservice to discuss the pure quality of DMV hip-hop, without mentioning Napoleon Da Legend. This avant-garde rapper from the DMV, which is known for pumping out some of the best hip-hop voices of our generation, has become a national and international sensation. He has performed shows from the East Coast to the West Coast, and even Europe isn’t immune to the vibrant lyrical skills of NDL. He has coined the term “Reality Rap” … Read More
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The past few weeks you have gotten to know Napoleon Da Legend via his lyrics, his style, and his clean-cut music videos. I had the pleasure of writing up an article about him last week “Erasing the Stigma”, which explored the meaning behind his name. His lyrics are precisely chosen to match his philosophy on life and the reason why he raps. Napoleon Da Legend is an artful rapper when working solo, but he is also a beast on any collaboration. Ther … Read More
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Last week I introduced you guys to one of the DMV’s most recognized rappers, Napoleon Da Legend. Known for coining the term “reality rap”, Napoleon Da Legend doesn’t hold anything back on the mic. The music is his canvas and the lyrics become his brush, ultimately creating a unique piece of work to put be on display for the world to experience.In his music he is able to defy the impossible and become a hip-hop superhero. The entire concept of mu … Read More
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A mythical warrior, a revolutionary military leader, an inscription on a lonely coin, those annoying symbols on a map, and a significant human being that has triumphed and left a stamp on our world. The dictionary contains a myriad of definitions for the word “legend”. Throughout my life I have been surrounded by legendary individuals, not including the remarkable people my family members have encountered. Rosa Parks, NBA legend Ralph Simpson, or … Read More
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Posted by Napoleon Da Legend on September 28, 2011 in Hip-Hop, Music, Social Commentary, ThinkSoul25
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