Used to describe predominantly white musicians co-opting blues music from African American. While often applied to artists that emerged in 60s blues-inspired rock (think Clapton, Mayall, etc), it also covers later artists like Stevie Ray Vaughn and modern day blues stars like Jack White.
As a pejorative, it attacks said white boy's cultural appropriation of the blues, particularly when he/she lacks the disadvantaged background "original" bluesmen came from. In the modern context of music criticism, it can also be levied against blues players obsessed with the technical artifice of blues music (skilled solos etc) instead of a broader sense of musicality. The term is used with particular derision against wealthy individuals playing a musical form centred around suffering and catharsis, with the implication that the said individual lacks soul and self-awareness.
In strictly guitar-playing circles, white boy blues is often used as an insult against players obsessed with the Chicago Blues style; particularly Stevie Ray Vaughn and Eric Clapton. The implication being that such players are either a) playing to themselves in a self-serving manner akin to masturbation, or b) attempting to mirror specific players in a soulless fashion. Again present is a stigma against individuals from wealthier backgrounds, whereby the term "Blues Lawyers" emerges: rich individuals who play the blues (often on pricey equipment) with no self-awareness of sense of irony.
As a pejorative, it attacks said white boy's cultural appropriation of the blues, particularly when he/she lacks the disadvantaged background "original" bluesmen came from. In the modern context of music criticism, it can also be levied against blues players obsessed with the technical artifice of blues music (skilled solos etc) instead of a broader sense of musicality. The term is used with particular derision against wealthy individuals playing a musical form centred around suffering and catharsis, with the implication that the said individual lacks soul and self-awareness.
In strictly guitar-playing circles, white boy blues is often used as an insult against players obsessed with the Chicago Blues style; particularly Stevie Ray Vaughn and Eric Clapton. The implication being that such players are either a) playing to themselves in a self-serving manner akin to masturbation, or b) attempting to mirror specific players in a soulless fashion. Again present is a stigma against individuals from wealthier backgrounds, whereby the term "Blues Lawyers" emerges: rich individuals who play the blues (often on pricey equipment) with no self-awareness of sense of irony.
by The Goat Of Mendes September 15, 2015
by Ahah you can call me shawty November 23, 2019
Black girls that are gaga over white boys. Typically found at predominetly white ag universities like A&M, Tarleton, and Sul Ross, they like to party, drink beer, and will drunkenly make out with the nearest white boy. That's not to say they are sluts they just wanna have fun. Will typically get engaged or married to white guy later on in life. They enjoy rides in pick-up trucks, will listen to country music and can drink with the best of them.
by BrokeRich December 21, 2008
A somewhat ratchet Caucasian male typically 16-25 years of age. Takes part in illegal activities, like smoking pot, and is confident and solid in his appearance and demeanor. Often thinks he is the next Vanilla Ice but is far from it; a white boy that adopts black culture but loves being white.
1. He's already smoked 4 blunts and made 3 beats today, that is one solid white boy.
2. Yo I just be in the studio goin' hard my nigga I'm just a solid white boy.
2. Yo I just be in the studio goin' hard my nigga I'm just a solid white boy.
by sorry guys its true October 23, 2013
by White Boys Rappin November 3, 2008
Keeps the women hot in the winter, cool in the summer, and happy at night. They call and set up appointments for a good caulking in the shower and to clean their pipes. He answers their need when they call and services with a smile.
There goes that Joe again...That dudes a Dirty White boy
They all call him DWB
Hey Dirty White Boy....That lady called and said she found another spot that needs your caulk!
They all call him DWB
Hey Dirty White Boy....That lady called and said she found another spot that needs your caulk!
by JoJo McShaggity February 25, 2011
A racial slur originated from New Orleans in the early 1950's. It would often have been used to describe the white saxophonist with a lack of skill giving his jazz an undesirable "honky" tone. Was re-adopted in the gangsta rap scene by pioneers such as Kanye West or Jay-Z.
by dynamo January 24, 2013