Sometimes, Sometimes
Nore, or Noreaga is a hip-hop artist that gained respect around New York’s rap scene in the late 90’s with the group CNN (Capone ‘n Noreaga). He became a star with a solo career filled with gems like “SuperThug” and “Oh No”.
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He was never considered the most lyrical and didn’t even have the best punch lines. But his distinct energy on a track was never really matched…he was just Nore and he was the best Nore he could be. A highlight in his musical career includes the song “Sometimes” (Melvin Flynt-The Hustler,1999). The first verse is extremely personal where he discusses his fathers passing and his difficult time coping with the loss. That verse can easily hit a note with a listener that has lost a parent or is currently dealing with a serious sickness.
There are many different ways people cope with loss in this world but the destructive behaviors that some fall victim to are never brought out to light when a person goes through these tough times. Drinking, experimenting with drugs and just falling into deep depression are what can occur when a person losses a loved one. By Nore pointing out his own struggles coping with his loss, it gives him leverage over other artists. he’s one of the people;he can hurt just like us. Though most hiphop artists, especially someone with the talents of Nore are more so considered down to earth and of the people, Nore definitely exposed himself and opened himself to his fans giving them the understanding that it’s okay to hurt and its also okay to have faults…we are all human.
Much Love to Noreaga…
