Intelligent Quote by Jemele Hill
“I prefer rappers who have something intelligent to say.”
About This Quote
The speaker values lyrical content that conveys thoughtful ideas, suggesting a preference for depth over mere entertainment in music.
In simple terms: Depth over entertainment in rap
Key Takeaway
Intelligent lyrics elevate the genre
Themes
music criticism
intellectualism
cultural taste
artistic value
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
serious
Type
opinion
critical
When to use this quote
- playlist curation
- music education
- critical reviews
Key Concepts
lyrical substance
artist credibility
Practical Applications
- curating thoughtful rap playlists
- teaching lyrical analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some listeners prioritize message over beat?
- How does intelligence in lyrics affect cultural perception?
![“I mean, it's not just the rappers, you know what i'm saying? People want to attack anybody that's a large figure, you know what I'm saying? They did it to [Michael] Jordan, they did it to [Mike] Tyson, they did it to Bill Cosby, you know what I'm saying? They're gonna' attack you if you on top.” quote by The Notorious B.I.G](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac8/the-notorious-b-i-g-8034_attack_i-mean-it-s-not-just-the-rappers-you-kno_27728.jpg)
![“Perhaps no order of mammals presents us with so extraordinary a series of gradations as this [step by step, from humans to apes to monkeys to lemurs] - leading us insensibly from the crown and summit of the animal creation down to creatures, from which there is but a step, as it seems, to the…” quote by Thomas Huxley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f0b/thomas-huxley-1183_animal_perhaps-no-order-of-mammals-presents-us_3051.jpg)
![“He [an earnest young reporter] seemed to share the view of many intelligent, well-educated, well-meaning people that, while adult literature may aim to be art, the object of children's books is to whip the little rascals into shape.” quote by Katherine Paterson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2cf/katherine-paterson-2365_adults_he-an-earnest-young-reporter-seemed-to-s_6101.jpg)
