Hip Hop

Charles Hamilton – Rosado f. Aja Monet

blame it on Meka May 20, 2009

I’ve had this all day, and wasn’t sure if I should post it or not since it came from someone I’ve never seen before, but fuck it. Another joint off Charles’ upcoming album, This Perfect Life (June 23rd). Props to SupaSlick. You can also hit the cut for Aja’s thoughts on the record…

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In reference to this song, “Rosado.” It’s actually quite funny that I ended up spitting on this song. Because I remember (correct me if I’m wrong, Charles) calling him one humid NYC summer with all anxiety of a little kid after listening to some of my favorite Sade songs, telling Charles that it would be dope to read poems over her music and I was surprised that people hadn’t sampled much of her work, but I later found out that this was her choice when I spoke to Erick Sermon about it. then Charles called me sometime last fall asking that I come through midtown Manhattan to vibe with him in the studio. We had some good laughs and catch up time after his recent success and we ended up recording this song “Rosado” together. I think its a song that makes me smile, a nice laid back feel, and I think it also explains a bit more Charles’ infatuation with the color pink which is not a blind infatuation. I understand that his admiration for the color pink has been the nitch for most rappers to throw at Charles in a means to call him “gay” which is a very low blow, because all it does is confront Hip Hops all too familiar homophobia. Although, I may find some of Charles comments or ideas a bit awkward I commend him for throwing it out there and allowing himself to be artistically vulnerable in ways that most rappers deem “too gay.” it has nothing to do with his sexual preference rather he challenges the performance of identity and its therein all too troubling interpretation. God forbid i forget to throw a “no homo” in here and there. I encourage you all to listen to the track and share it with AS many people as possible. The metaphor of pink is far more elaborate than many rappers’ minds seem to be able to think and I guess Charles had it coming with the lyrical punches he’s been throwing at emcees as of late. But if you ask me, it is neccessary. People shouldn’t be threatened by a challenge rather I think it should stimulate creativity and get artists on their game. If anyone sees Charles as anything you should at the very least commend a young man who is trying to reinvent form and the discussion surrounding Hip Hop. It is necessary. As for all these nostalgic Hip Hop folks, aint nothing wrong with ol school Hip Hop lets encourage the New Ol Skool…

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