The "Gangsta" Party

Last night, The Park hosted a party that was gangsta themed. WOW. I never realized how removed New Zealanders are from the Hip Hop culture. You wouldn't believe how many horribly wrong stereotypes they have about "gangstas."

1. Josh, my supervisor at Rentals, calls my Hip Hop music "clone music" because all the beats sounds the same to him, and he can't tell the people apart that listen to that music. Wow is that a statement you would not feel comfortable saying in the US or what!!!!

2. Some people came to the party looking like members of the Mafia, with suits and guns.

3. Their version of Rap involves Eminem and Biggie. THAT'S ALL. I think we listened to an entire album of Eminem's music that night. I don't know any bar or club that would play music by Eminem unless it just came out and featured Akon in it. They are in love with "Gangster's Paradise." I haven't heard that song since I was 10.

4. My collection of music is apparently a bit too "Gangster" for New Zealanders. People would rather listen to Techno and Pop. (Hehe)

5. When I came to the party with Corn Rows, you wouldn't believe how many people thought I was REALLY "GANGSTA". (I was wearing the ski pants that my work issued me, and a sweatshirt). People at Rentals never stop telling me that I am gangsta. I find that very amusing. I don't even think they know what they are saying. I keep trying to explain that I am from the suburbs of California, but I don't think they care about that.

6. People threw around sensitive subjects like "dressing like a blood or a crip" and "whic gnag sign is this?" I was thoroughly embarrassed for all of us most of that night. It was awesome.

Anyways, I just had to mention that. Otherwise it was a really fun night with lots of dancing and then a hangover at work the next day. Fridays at work are starting to suck.

You all have a great day/night!
Jalissa