Criticism of the South Jersey Democrat Machine typically originates from South Jersey Republicans or North Jersey Democrats, almost all of whom reside in the suburbs.
Now there’s a new group of urban critics making their voices heard on YouTube: rappers decrying Camden’s urban decay and the politicians they believe are responsible for it.
The following music video was floating around on Facebook yesterday, Save Jerseyans. I had to listen twice to believe it. And I obviously don’t know who the heck these rappers are (your Blogger-in-Chief is the opposite of hip, which I’m sure doesn’t surprise any of you one bit), but they have certainly developed a political opinion. If nothing else, I truly believe this ongoing RU Camden/Rowan merger flap has increased popular awareness of regional political realities… even among some of the most unlikely folks!
Fast forward to the 5:00 mark to hear “George Norcross” and “Dana Redd” mentioned (and to see the Godfather-esque marionette graphic accompanying the lyrics); also please keep in mind it’s a rap video so not all of the lyrics are work/child appropriate:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bpN76p_aZI&feature=youtu.be
YEAH AND CHRISTIE CUT FUNDING AND THEY HAD TO LAY OFF 168 COPS AND A GREAT DEAL OF FIREFIGHTERS, ONE OF THE ONLY BRIGHT SPOTS IS RUTGERS CAMDEN AND NOW HE WANTS TO DESTROY THAT TOO. HE SENDS IN A COUPLE OF STATE TROOPERS AND FEELS GOOD ABOUT HIMSELF. CRIME IS UP AND CHRISTIE HAS BLOOD ON HIS HANDS.
They just don't write lyrics like that anymore …….
Definitely good for hip hop
this is pretty awesome.