Another NY rap controversy, another Astro intervention. “New New York” finds Astro lamenting the lack of shine thrown the way of “real rap” in NY these days, mocking the breathless stutter that’s pervaded the scene recently, and poignantly pointing us to the problem in the hook “Disrespect and get your head knocked off / Everybody’s supposed to represent, but when it comes time to talk…” Astro‘s talking, and he’s a wise kid. Listen below.
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