Chicago's Open Mike Eagle describes his genre of music (according to Facebok, which is always right, right?) as art rap. This interests me greatly. It's rare to hear rap described as an art, because that's exactly what it is. It's a recipe consisting of words, rhymes, beats, and something special. It's a genre I will always love almost-unconditionally. Maybe Mr. Mike Eagle has reinforced the idea that rap can be a beautiful work of art, as seen through the three minutes that is "Why Pianos Break."
"Why Pianos Break" begins with the brooding pound of piano keys, and continues as he weaves together his words and other beats enter the equation. Where have you been hiding all this time Open Mike Eagle? With help from rapper P.O.S. (who I'd like to know more about, frankly), he's able to show us a thing or two about a genre that so many people seem to be confused about. Pianos break because of "Why Pianos Break." I break for "Why Pianos Break."
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