Army now has an MOS for full time military rappers
Staff Sgts. Nicholas Feemster (left) and Lamar Riddick (right) are the Army’s first full-time hip-hop artists. (SSG Joshua Buxton/Army)
We have full time military bands, Esports teams (they play video games competitively), and various other “recruiting” tools. Now the US Army has two guys on active duty who are rapping. “Finally” says the author of the report. As if there was a critical shortage of dope flows in our nation’s defense.
Military Times has the story;
The Army now has official rappers among its ranks with a mission to turn the service cool … finally.
Staff Sgts. Lamar Riddick and Nicholas Feemster were selected as the first two vocalists with the U.S. Army Field Band to serve as full-time rappers.
The pair debuted its lyrical prowess for the service in August during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo — an annual gathering of international military bands.
The field band’s communications director Rob Piper told Military Times in a statement that “[t]he Army is always looking for ways to better connect with and represent all Americans. Adding these talented artists, who can do so with passion and authenticity, is not only great talent management, but helps the Army better reflect society as a whole.”
Earlier this week, the band announced the dates for its upcoming spring tour.
“Hip-hop music itself is just a storytelling vehicle, and honestly if you just take that aspect of it … you can apply it to really anything,” Feemster told Forces News at the Edinburgh tattoo. “We’re here to tell stories for veterans, we’re here to tell stories and connect the American people to our armed forces.”
During a difficult recruiting season last year, career opportunities like this have this opened new doors for soldiers with unique talents.
Riddick and Feemster auditioned to serve in this capacity with the band in 2021 before completing basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, according to Coffee or Die Magazine.
“I think it was on time,” Riddick recently told Fox Carolina. “I think that the Army is always trying to diversify its efforts and to be transparent and reflect how society looks. And I think that’s very important.”
Both members of the talented duo had separately pursued careers in music and released their own digital albums, Coffee or Die Magazine noted.
Judging from their limited awards and decorations, I think these two were recruited directly into this gig. Check out their talents below.
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It’s been done but it’s different.
And this is infinitely better.
Yep, the original was so good the Army, being wise that way, made him take it down. Angry Cop has some spin on it.
They better have an MOS for heavy metal damnit!!
Isn’t that Artillery and Headbanging is Nuclear?
“Warpigs” is an awesome running cadence if you’ve got someone that can sing it
You failed da test
Front lean and rest
When da war is won
You get a medal, son
Sorry, I can’t make this work. Fo’ shizzle, peace.
The Clown Show has arrived.
Back dat tracked vehicle up.
Looks like Hack Stone can now get his comments posted. But for how long? Could be that Hack slipped by using the WiFi at Walter Reed Bethesda Maryland?
You are likely good till some time mid morning Friday, right before the open thread is posted.
Austin is a clown,
Milley takes it in the ass…
Get some nine recycles,
and if yo be a woman, you gonna pass…
RANGER SCHOOL!
Yup, even if it takes a general officer to be your patrol grader.
The PLA is gonna love these guys…
Hack Stone sees nothing but good things ahead for this idea, as rap music has a long distinguished history of respecting women, the transgender community, respecting those in charge, and uniting for a common goal.
You are so right Hack. Let’s go through some greatest hits:
We all know what a dead ex-girlfriend smells like after a few weeks. That is what makes it easy for the youth of today to identify with.
Here we have a bit of rhythmic mixing of memes. Between, assault, rape and necrophilla, who wouldn’t like it?
Here 2Pac muses on the challenges of running a business while dealing with bitch ass competitors. Bonus: The Military uses 9mm already, so this is perfect for Reservists and their challenges.
This would be a good platoon motto.
Marine versus Army rap – something like this:
(Marine rapper)
Semper Fi, Bitch
I’m straight outta the gate
I invade – You occupy – Let’s get that straight.
We’re everyone’s favorite service
You know that, right?
‘Cause I’m an expert marksman and fuggin’ dope on the mic.
We’ve got Chesty Puller and General Mat-tis
All you’ve got are relaxed P.T. standards and a bunch of fat asses.
Mattis called and told me I’m a snitch
I said “I ain’t Chelsea Manning, I’m not a bitch.”
You suck at everything, but I know why you’re upset –
‘Cause you ain’t ready to be a Marine YET.
My boot goes up your ass so call the CAS
‘Cause this Devil Dog is running all over your pogue ass.
Don’t be mad cause I got that E.G.A…
Girls snappin their necks just to say “HEEEEEYYYYY!”
MARPAT cammo, and what about YOU?
You’re sorry ass blends with rocks – hashtag A – C – U!
(Army rapper rebuttal)
Let me guess
Every Marine a rifleman
Well snapping in on a barrel doesn’t make you a man!
My rhymes will be heard and they will be felt
I’ll choke your ass out with my glowing PT belt.
You reenlisted just to get a static-line jump
I passed on that shit as a Private, you cherry-ass chump.
You’re a microcosm of my power
So sit back you fag
I’ll end this rap quicker than a march to Baghdad.
To defend the nation’s might you don’t even get nods
For operations at night – my rhymes are cleared hot.
I fire for effect and you play with “seamen”
On a ship’s deck
I rap harder than the Battle of Saigon and my forces penetrate deep.
Just ask your mom – I’ve got stacks upon stacks
Throwin’ money around
And your punk-ass gets
My Gulf War hand-me-downs
(Marine rebuttal)
You’re just jealous ‘cause you wanna be me
And your raps sucks worse than a vegetarian MRE.
I don’t negotiate with terrorism
But I’m ready to brawl
I’ll make your ass a deserter like Private Bergdahl.
And listen, punk, if you wanna be a man
I’ll book your ass a trip to Parris I-Land
(Army rebuttal)
I’ve got the baddest men on the planet
USASOC
You just renamed Recon to MARSOC
Oh wait – you changed your mind.
And you switched to RAIDERS
Well I got Delta, Special Forces, and FUCKING RAN-GERS!
I’m the greatest force in the world
You must admit
You forget a haircut
Everyone throws a hissy fit.
So DX your rhymes and get your ass outta here
Get the fuck out of my face – do it DOUBLE TIME!
I am the ISIS Destroyer of the West
And my rhymes explode
Like a suicide vest.
(END)
“And your raps sucks worse than a vegetarian MRE”
I’m thoroughly enjoying this.
That needs to get added to the Hemisphere of Insults.
I didn’t realize we had so many Dark Green Members straight out da HOOD here.
Can we get a Casey Kasem long distance dedication for all the homies blowing their paycheck at The Driftwood? It’s fucking ponderous, man.
FYSA, “The Purple Church” in Oceanside (near the front gate of Camp Pendleton) closed down awhile back. Not sure where the boots congregate and spend their money on strippers nowadays.
The Driftwood!
I see what you did there, Hack.
Don’t forget The Brown Bagger and Tobie’s!
And I wonder if Court Street still has its same seductive allure for all of those Geiger Tigers in their red satin USMC jackets with all of the patches?
Check the ground view of Court Street on Google Earth. It looks like someone went through with a bar/strip club/bar/strip club/STD breeding center bulldozer sometime between 1979 and 2000. Not a single thing is there from when I wandered drunkenly along that thoroughfare in the Autumn of 1976.
Had a guy in Basic who was headed into the band; he said due to all the years of practice it took to get the musical expertise he would be an instant NCO upon completion of training or some such. E-6s in less than 2 years? Guess that is true.
But having seen footage of the Tattoo repeatedly over the years, I cringe at the thought of the US Military RAPPING on full display in front of so many talented organizations from other countries. If you hear a high pitched whirring noise, it is probably Souza hitting 10,000 rpm in his grave.
Yah I’ve seen sailors with the Musician rating who were slick sleeve E-6.
The President’s Own are not your standard Street busker you see banging on plastic buckets in the subway terminal. Much like doctors and lawers being bumped up because of all of their training, these guys, girls and eventually trannies, they do jump the line in rank due to their degrees in music. In combat they would affix bayonets to their trombones.
As a former trombone player, let me say…
Never look at the trombones, it only encourages them. And yeah, I’ll fix a bayonet on the trombone slide and glissando your ass to death,🤣
Okay, I gotta ax; what is the secret? I mean, there ain’t no damn way you’re swallowing that fucking thing….
In combat, their mission is to guard the Division HQ.
Word! That be makin’ ’em join, yo!
The enemies of our nation….tremble.
I knew shit like this would happen when they did away with the B-3 Unit. You couldn’t limp wrist a P-38 and survive in those days. This kinda derp is just soft.
Give Army trannies a case of C-rats and a P-38, and they would likely starve.
My OJT-AIT Instructors at Ft Campbell (1/506 Inf) in 72 talked about doing that walking patrols in Vietnam. They were “shake-and-bake” NCO’s waiting for separation. Learned a lot about hooches also. Good times!
Accidently hit enter as the phone rang. They walked patrol with a can of c-rations and a pinch of c-4 burning to heat the meal.
Likely starve after eating their first can of ham and Lima Beans (ham and Mther Fukers) been there. How about the C-Rat jam that stunk. Forgot what flavor it was.
Flavor? WTF is that? It said “flavor added” on the can but I never found any inside.
Sneak peak into the schooling for this new MOS
I’m certain this will resolve all the issues with recruitment and retention….and as an added bonus it will no doubt make the force more lethal on mission.
{sarc}
A Guitar Army would be cool….like the one featured in the documentary ‘ Idiocracy ‘
We had guys that played guitars on board plus a set of steel drums were purchased. We had a USO show onboard while operating off the coast of the Dominican Republic during Op Power Pack and the guitar playing crew members were allowed to perform. I think if my memory serves me right, , we saw the Lennon Sisters also. One of my co workers had 3 other New Yorkers onboard his Tin Can while operating off of Viet-Nam and they sang 1950’s oldies Accepella style. I hope I spelled that right.
“Boys In Ft Hood”?
Good thing it’s not some minstrel show…..oh…wait..
Rap wishes it was cadence.
Run-DMC maybe???
Straight Outta Fort Bragg
Better yet, Straight out Da Hood!
Just remember:
You can’t spell crap without RAP.
rgr1480….. over.
Nailed it. Now…will the new manual of arms include the gangsta sideways aim?
I always said “The ‘C’ in rap is silent.” That, and “Rap is the Special Olympics of music.” Not a big fan of rap.
This should have happened years ago so we could have enlisted the “Florida Guitar Army” as the Outlaws were known. ////
Yes, promoting two empty headed wannabees to SSGT is the right way to go. What could go wrong? What are the promotion possibilities? How big is the MOS going to get? Can you imagine being a Sgt Major Rapper?
There are two of these guys in the entire Army so I guess they might be more elite than some other MOS’s. They are intended to be the smiling faces of the U.S. Army at home and abroad. They aren’t going to be singing gangster rap so don’t get your panties in a bunch, they will be utilized just like the rest of the unit that they are assigned to, The U.S. Army Band based in JB Meyer-Henderson Hall. Part of the mission of that unit is to connect the Army with the American people. I can guarantee that more Americans will connect with rap music than will with Sousa music.