By Grandmaster Grouchy Greg
(AllHipHop News) Pioneering rap veteran Chuck D. has released a song titled "Notice," his own take on Jay-Z and Kanye West's popular track “Otis,” from their upcoming release Watch the Throne.
The Public Enemy frontman, who recorded the track on his birthday (August 1st), said "Notice" was inspired by a number of different events, including the recent media frenzy over Soulja Boy's allegedly purchase of a $55,000,000 jet, which turned out to be a hoax.
Chuck D. told AllHipHop.com that his lyrics are not meant to offend Soulja Boy, Jay-Z or Kanye West, yet he simply had to make a commentary about the times we are living in.
"In these difficult times for many people (especially of color), this is a call to artists to continue to inspire, but to reflect the people better than the media does," Chuck D. said of "Notice."
According to Chuck D., the song is simply a call for fellow artists to "counteract the media's overzealousness in reporting," by better representing the fans who listen to their music.
“Here’s to hoping that the Jay-Z & Kanye supergroup can elevate the masses to try a little bit more to reflect Otis’ heart rather than swag, because they're too good to be less,” Chuck D. said.
Take a listen to Chuck D.'s new track “Notice” below:
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