Editor’s Note: The following letter was written in collaboration with Chat GPT. This is in response to a recent letter criticizing Rehoboth Bandstand’s choice of musical career. The author says the book is best read to a rap beat.
I’m an old white man and I don’t think you know
But please give me some time. please let me know how it goes
I have a complaint about rap music, listen, come on,
You say it doesn’t belong in our local music scene
But let me elaborate on why rap is the most real thing you’ve ever seen.
Age doesn’t matter when it comes to music we embrace.
Hip-hop is a culture that transcends all races.
So drop the beat, feel the rhythm of the soul,
Let’s open up and close this generational gap, yo!
You may be lost or confused about the style,
But rap makes everyone smile with a powerful voice,
It tells a story of struggles, ups and downs.
From street to stage, it’s a growing language.
You say, “I have to read the crowd!”
We are both cheaters,
Dear Leslie, I want to tell you right now,
“Give Rap a Chance”, Old Buddy
You will be amazed!
CU@The Bandstand!
