John Barnes rap artiste

His 'World in Motion' cameo helped spread the idea that what a pop song really needs to give it some 'street cred' (dread concept) is a wicky wicky amateur rap injection. Patronising all round: why not ask Chris Waddle?! Also, footballers + musicians = uncomfortable fake mateyness. And yet, it relaxed New Order, making them seem more human/ foolish, and 'World in Motion' still provokes a sad summery yearning. But Barnes as badboy rap star? Well he mistreats his women and has plenty of $$$$, but he's way too uptight. He was a public schoolboy after all.