This is probably one of my favorite songs of all time. Hip-Hop Saved My Life is more of a story that describes the life and times of a struggling MC. The reason I picked this song is that I think shows the idea of automusicography well. The story Lupe is telling is very personal, yet it is probably universal among young African Americans aspiring to become a successful hip-hop artist. The first couple of lines outline the common struggle and motive for these young artists.
He said 'I write what I see'
Write to make it right
Don't like where I be
I like to make it like
The sights on tv
Quite the great life
So nice and easy
See now you can still die from that
But it's better than not
being alive from straps
Hip-Hop Saved My Life on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bj2_ZmwCoU
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