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...sequel embodies the redemptive themes of its predecessor. At times MTA2’s spiteful rhymes and often tuneless tunes uncomfortably evoke thoughts of slavery—functional, slow and relentless like dirges, with scarred chants serving as choruses. There’s little time for bling-bling hedonism; at best Banner and clique wallow in their grim depravity with a smirk. Crunk ballads (!) such as “My Lord” are overshadowed by workhorse tracks like “Crank It Up” and the “Like A Pimp” remix...
...revolution of attitudes within the black community. No white racist makes you get pregnant when you’re 16, no white racist makes you drop out of school, no white racist makes you not do your homework. Far too many of our values are associated with the bling-bling. No deferred gratification. And this is a horrible outcome...
Dresser: In her jewelry box, he finds a horse pin, pearls and a seemingly international bracelet. “So here’s her bling! She’s out of control!” he exclaims...
...theater production in Guangzhou. "If it's a good script," he says, "I'll do it for no money." Indeed, despite his pecuniary and professional success, life for Tsang, who doesn't own a yacht or a Ferrari or a wardrobe full of Armani, is definitely not about the bling bling. "I'm already an actor, that's flashy enough," he explains. "I don't need to wear a lot of diamonds on my watch to tell other people I'm rich and successful. I think it's better if other people give you that feeling of success...
...bulk of Beg For Mercy itself is nothing new: guided by 50’s now famous (and largely unintelligible) mumble, G Unit sample the usual spectrum of hot topics: guns, revenge, pimps, bitches in tight clothing, bling. “Ima keep livin’ my life/ with a pistol in my palm and a wrist full of ice,” 50 drawls in “Eye For Eye.” Judging from Beg For Mercy, this won’t be changing anytime soon...