Rap Game Soap Opera?
May 7, 2013 4:59 PM Subscribe
Watch controversial rapper RiFF RAFF on today's One Life to Live!
Whatever your feelings about RiFF RAFF's style, his appearance on One Life to Live was the kind of surreality that just hits the spot.
Whatever your feelings about RiFF RAFF's style, his appearance on One Life to Live was the kind of surreality that just hits the spot.
I don't remember OLTL having this much T&A when I was a kid.
However, good on Jody Highroller, he puts on a hell of a show (saw him a month back), and his Art Ballin is high Internet art.
Die Antwoord:Techno-Rap::RiFF RaFF:Houston Hip Hop
He's an elaborate self-promotion machine, mocking all of the trappings of hip hop culture, and never, ever, ever, ever, ever breaking character.
On preview: Ad Hominem gets it right
posted by The Giant Squid at 5:08 PM on May 7, 2013
However, good on Jody Highroller, he puts on a hell of a show (saw him a month back), and his Art Ballin is high Internet art.
Die Antwoord:Techno-Rap::RiFF RaFF:Houston Hip Hop
He's an elaborate self-promotion machine, mocking all of the trappings of hip hop culture, and never, ever, ever, ever, ever breaking character.
On preview: Ad Hominem gets it right
posted by The Giant Squid at 5:08 PM on May 7, 2013
I'm sorry; when did we start saying "shit" on daytime TV? Or did I hear it wrong?
posted by obloquy at 5:09 PM on May 7, 2013
posted by obloquy at 5:09 PM on May 7, 2013
If it's on Hulu, it's technically anytime TV.
But I do wonder if they're actively trying to alienate their viewer base; My mom (who I should note is a moderately hip 58-year-old who isn't offended by language/sex per se) has been watching the show for as long as it's been on, and is really displeased with the weird change of tone.
I'll have to ask her what she thought of Riff Raff this week.
posted by Strange Interlude at 5:20 PM on May 7, 2013
But I do wonder if they're actively trying to alienate their viewer base; My mom (who I should note is a moderately hip 58-year-old who isn't offended by language/sex per se) has been watching the show for as long as it's been on, and is really displeased with the weird change of tone.
I'll have to ask her what she thought of Riff Raff this week.
posted by Strange Interlude at 5:20 PM on May 7, 2013
Here are some of my favorite RiFF Raff moments:
RiFF Raff explains his lyrics
New Chain 45k, no middle of the mall shit
Freestyle on Sway in the Morning
Versace Python Freestyle
Cocaine Freestlye
I Can Tell Stories
He breaks character in Riff Raff, Alchemist,Action Bronson & Domo Genesis.
posted by Ad hominem at 5:23 PM on May 7, 2013 [1 favorite]
RiFF Raff explains his lyrics
New Chain 45k, no middle of the mall shit
Freestyle on Sway in the Morning
Versace Python Freestyle
Cocaine Freestlye
I Can Tell Stories
He breaks character in Riff Raff, Alchemist,Action Bronson & Domo Genesis.
posted by Ad hominem at 5:23 PM on May 7, 2013 [1 favorite]
He appeared on One Life To Live as art dealer/multi millionaire Jamie Franco
I think the character's last name was "Franko". That perhaps puts a slight bit of distance between the fictional character and the real person being satirized.
I'm sorry; when did we start saying "shit" on daytime TV? Or did I hear it wrong?
No you didn't hear it wrong. The word "fuck" has been used also (on AMC). In addition there's been close to full-frontal male nudity. Probably the reason they're getting away with it is because OLTL and AMC are no longer broadcast network TV shows. They are produced for online distribution only, where apparently much looser standards apply.
But I do wonder if they're actively trying to alienate their viewer base
The viewer base is no longer predominantly made up of easily titillated (or scandalized) housewives. On every soap forum I've read the majority are okay with the saltier language since so far the characters are not going overboard with it. The occasional use of profanity seems more realistic than all the silly verbal gymnastics done on regular network soaps to pretend like the characters are cursing.
posted by fuse theorem at 5:55 PM on May 7, 2013 [1 favorite]
I think the character's last name was "Franko". That perhaps puts a slight bit of distance between the fictional character and the real person being satirized.
I'm sorry; when did we start saying "shit" on daytime TV? Or did I hear it wrong?
No you didn't hear it wrong. The word "fuck" has been used also (on AMC). In addition there's been close to full-frontal male nudity. Probably the reason they're getting away with it is because OLTL and AMC are no longer broadcast network TV shows. They are produced for online distribution only, where apparently much looser standards apply.
But I do wonder if they're actively trying to alienate their viewer base
The viewer base is no longer predominantly made up of easily titillated (or scandalized) housewives. On every soap forum I've read the majority are okay with the saltier language since so far the characters are not going overboard with it. The occasional use of profanity seems more realistic than all the silly verbal gymnastics done on regular network soaps to pretend like the characters are cursing.
posted by fuse theorem at 5:55 PM on May 7, 2013 [1 favorite]
I just finished watching this. Wow, that dude is hideous looking with the tats and hair and...I'm afraid of whatall else. I guess I am not cool enough to appreciate him...but neck tats squick me out.
posted by jenfullmoon at 11:08 PM on May 7, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by jenfullmoon at 11:08 PM on May 7, 2013 [1 favorite]
He took some inspiration from Riff Raff but his performance was largely based on Dangeruss.
So he claims!
posted by molecicco at 12:45 AM on May 8, 2013
So he claims!
posted by molecicco at 12:45 AM on May 8, 2013
I think the character's last name was "Franko
Yep, you are right.My mistake.
He took some inspiration from Riff Raff but his performance was largely based on Dangeruss
Totally possible. I only know what Riff Raff said, and he isn't exactly straightforward. Thanks for the heads up in that.
posted by Ad hominem at 2:40 AM on May 8, 2013
Yep, you are right.My mistake.
He took some inspiration from Riff Raff but his performance was largely based on Dangeruss
Totally possible. I only know what Riff Raff said, and he isn't exactly straightforward. Thanks for the heads up in that.
posted by Ad hominem at 2:40 AM on May 8, 2013
Riff Raff is also the absolute best at Vine, and any list of his highlights missing Time is missing 'Time'.
posted by carbide at 4:12 AM on May 8, 2013
posted by carbide at 4:12 AM on May 8, 2013
HULU! We meet again, vile geo-blocking thing.
YouTube scene. Two minutes. Is that right?
This could only be better if James Franko was on blanket at an "outdoors" picnic and eating Chex Mix. Which he kept mentioning by name.
posted by Mezentian at 4:13 AM on May 8, 2013
YouTube scene. Two minutes. Is that right?
This could only be better if James Franko was on blanket at an "outdoors" picnic and eating Chex Mix. Which he kept mentioning by name.
posted by Mezentian at 4:13 AM on May 8, 2013
Another big change in soap-opera land: Jeanne Cooper passed away today. She played the same character for 40 years.
posted by jbickers at 12:55 PM on May 8, 2013
posted by jbickers at 12:55 PM on May 8, 2013
Wow. That list of the longest serving soap actors is amazing. Imagine playing the same character for 60 years. I've never seen The Archers, but... wow.
I'm in shock Ken Barlow in still in Corrie.
And her (Cooper's) character's bio says a lot about soaps:
Katherine Chancellor Murphy (née Shepherd; formerly Reynolds, Thurston and Sterling)
posted by Mezentian at 3:30 AM on May 11, 2013
I'm in shock Ken Barlow in still in Corrie.
And her (Cooper's) character's bio says a lot about soaps:
Katherine Chancellor Murphy (née Shepherd; formerly Reynolds, Thurston and Sterling)
posted by Mezentian at 3:30 AM on May 11, 2013
I just finished catching up with Warehouse 13, and I think you mean you need your regionally appropriate leafy greens.
posted by Mezentian at 7:04 AM on May 14, 2013
posted by Mezentian at 7:04 AM on May 14, 2013
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