[Lyric] OTL 49: Rahiem Excerpt 2 -- The Brothers (Outside the Lines With Rap Genius)

SameOldShawn: What do you think each member of that group brought to the collective, if you could put it into words?

Rahiem: I think that Melle Mel is definitely made for television, like he's a character on and off stage. I think that if it were packaged in the right way, I think Melle Mel's aggressive character is so over the top that it's very entertaining to audiences. Not to mention his lyrical ability - he's a great lyricist, you know, at any age. Kid Creole, Melle Mel's brother, is very energetic on stage. When we do live performances, he is all over the place. And it's very helpful in inciting the crowd to be as energetic as we are. He definitely lends that and as far as his lyrical ability, he has a signature sound that he kind of implemented that became a staple in Hip Hop, which is "Yes yes y'all". I think that the evolution of Hip Hop as it relates to lyrics, you know, Hip Hop has evolved in leaps and bounds lyrically. But anyway as far as Kid Creole is concerned, I think that he need not try and delve into today's rap styles. I think that he should keep it where it was, and what people remember him best for, because it's classic and it's simple. Many times less is more