The Top 5 “R.I.P. Dead Homies” Songs On My iPod

So this site is supposed to focus on civic engagement and political issues,  but let’s keep it real, music has always been our soundtrack for change. After all, where would the world be without the music of artists like Nina Simone, Bob Marley or even Michael Jackson.  Music sort of helps us get through the day, ya know what I mean?

Speaking of soundtracks, a funny thing happened yesterday when I was listening to T.I.’s album King.  By the time TIP got to the second verse of “Live in the Sky” I realized that the song was my favorite on the album.  After thinking about it for a couple of minutes, I decided that most times my favorite jam on every album is the proverbial “R.I.P. Dead Homies” song ( you know, the song where rappers pay respect to their fallen loved ones).  Unlike when MCs talk about their expanding bank accounts or sexual conquests,  rappers just can’t fake emotion when they talk about the pain of death.  I guess it’s sort of like the blues.

So this morning I decided to put together a list of the Top 5 “R.I.P Dead Homies” songs currently on my iPod. More after the jump.

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Biko Baker