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Macklemore x Ryan Lewis - Same Love
Artist: Macklemore x Ryan Lewis
Producer: Ryan Lewis
Album: The Heist
Label: Unsigned
UPDATE: Click “Watch Video” for the brand new visuals to Same Love
While still a long, long way from becoming part of the mainstream, hip-hop’s acceptance of gay rights is undoubtedly on the rise; or at the very least, hip-hop is discussing gay rights in a way it never has before. A week after Frank Ocean became urban music’s most famous openly gay artist, and MURS took aim at the issue on Animal Style, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis drop off their own contribution to the cause, Same Love. As always Ryan Lewis puts together a wide-ranging instrumental that contains touches of piano ballad, military percussion and lightly layered horns. Macklemore bravely follows his lead, chronicling his journey from a naive kid to a man committed to tolerance: “If I was gay I would think hip-hop hates me / have you read the YouTube comments lately?” Agree or disagree, the Seattle duo have always spoken their mind, and that’s never going to change. Same Love will be released in partnership with Music for Marriage Equality and Sub Pop Records as a digital single on July 24 and vinyl on July 31 - all proceeds will benefit marriage equality in Washington State - while Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ The Heist debut album is set for indie release on October 9.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on July 23, 2012
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I always preach quality over quantity. Mack and Ryan are two artists who live this methodology of music making. Their first new feature in a while is out of this world. Great message, great performance.
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2012 |
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 Obviously the message is spot on but I think it's unworthy of 5 spins. Furthermore, correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't the saying "that's gay" become synonymously solidified as something completely not homophobic related....similar to saying "that's bro" in an opposite form... Regardless, good music....
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| Posted on Jul 18, 2012 |
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Macklemore is spittin that real $hit! Really powerful lyrics. I'm feelin this...
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2012 |
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@The_Vuitton_Don... I think that is the exact problem right there. How would you feel if suddenly The_Vuitton_Don or whatever your real name is suddenly became one of the most common synonyms of wack. I think the more it became thoughtless, common slang the more it would probably suck for you. I don't think it's growth in popularity to a point where it was normal, would make you feel any better about it.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2012 |
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seems there arent many around in the industry but these guys.. good music makers
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2012 |
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Macklemore tracks are always a little different.
Easy-goind, smooth - this one just feels damn good, so joyful. |
| Posted on Jul 19, 2012 |
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Can we start a slow clap? The message on this track is inspiring. It's great to see the tide start to turn in hip hop (and in society on the whole).
Music was 4-star great, but it's monumental. Extra star just for that. |
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2012 |
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Wow, I can't get enough of this track. Just true emotion and an amazing message backed by a soulful piano instrumental. This is a must hear.
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| Posted on Jul 25, 2012 |
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this is what hip-hop was created for. To spread a message and empower the powerless
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| Posted on Jul 27, 2012 |
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Who's that singing?
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| Posted on Jul 29, 2012 |
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2012 |
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The video is directed masterfully and backs up the powerful message behind Macklemore's conscious flow and Ryan Lewis toned down production.
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i love macklemore
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| Posted on Oct 03, 2012 |
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Love how Macklemore x Ryan Lewis are going against the general grain in hip hop speaking up against homophobia. But with the fan base they've got it ain't too dangerous for them to do.
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Amazing song and amazing message. Macklemore is a dope MC and Ryan Lewis is an extremely talented producer. If this song hits, it will change a lot of things. Nuff said
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Great message and melody. Tracks a little too long for my liking.
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