Song: Juicy – The Notorious B.I.G (Biggie Smalls)
Repetitions:
“Don’t let’em hold you down”
“Reach for the stars”
“I’ll give you good and plenty”
Noticeable Changes:
-The artist transitions from the boastful tone of a glamorous rich life, to back to talking about his struggles growing up in brooklyn..
-The base cuts off as the last part of the chorus is being played after the last verse.
-In the very beginning and the very end, only the instruments can be heard.
Striking Phrases:
“Stereotypes of a black male misunderstood”
“Considered a fool, ’cause I dropped outta high school ”
“No heat, wonder why Christmas missed us”
This song embodies the life of a black male in America, growing up in the ghetto , and making a better life for his family through his talent. As a black male myself, I’ve witnessed those same struggles Biggie speaks about in this song, which makes this song nostalgic and relatable.
