More reasons why I hate rap
cause it's tight!
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What genre of music is actually getting better as the years go by?
Change is a beautiful thing isn't it?
We are all use to things a certain way, when things aren't that way, they suck. I think rap has come a long way since the days of the Sugar Hill Gang and the likes. Their raps were about what they were seeing, living, wanting in their era. That's what today's rappers are doing, but have upped their lyrical skills quite a bit since the late 70's, early 80's. I'm not saying every rapper is good, but as a genre, the bar has definitely been raised.
We all know that sales/popularity=meaningful career and financial security. Kinda hard to have good sales if ur records aren't on the radio 20 times a day right? Kinda hard to be popular if nobody knows about you cause you have no marketing push and can't get any air play. Can you really blame these guys for making crossover records and focusing on making hits for the radio? I don't. If anything, I give them props for taking advantage of todays market and doing what needs to be done to get the biggest paycheck. Don't hate.
Change is a beautiful thing isn't it?
We are all use to things a certain way, when things aren't that way, they suck. I think rap has come a long way since the days of the Sugar Hill Gang and the likes. Their raps were about what they were seeing, living, wanting in their era. That's what today's rappers are doing, but have upped their lyrical skills quite a bit since the late 70's, early 80's. I'm not saying every rapper is good, but as a genre, the bar has definitely been raised.
We all know that sales/popularity=meaningful career and financial security. Kinda hard to have good sales if ur records aren't on the radio 20 times a day right? Kinda hard to be popular if nobody knows about you cause you have no marketing push and can't get any air play. Can you really blame these guys for making crossover records and focusing on making hits for the radio? I don't. If anything, I give them props for taking advantage of todays market and doing what needs to be done to get the biggest paycheck. Don't hate.
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:werd: ^ Very well said. :cheers:
An example of lyrical skill and savvy political wit- Jurassic Five- is IMO a perfect example of how the game is moving on, yet still within sight of it's roots. Music is an inherently chronological, generational and emotional entity. We seek artists that speak to us or connect with us in a very personal manner.
And today, In the crowded market rap has become, it gets more difficult to find new artists that fit what we -as consumers of a specific generation- are looking and listening for.
An example of lyrical skill and savvy political wit- Jurassic Five- is IMO a perfect example of how the game is moving on, yet still within sight of it's roots. Music is an inherently chronological, generational and emotional entity. We seek artists that speak to us or connect with us in a very personal manner.
And today, In the crowded market rap has become, it gets more difficult to find new artists that fit what we -as consumers of a specific generation- are looking and listening for.
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Originally posted by NorCal DC4
:werd: ^ Very well said. :cheers:
An example of lyrical skill and savvy political wit- Jurassic Five- is IMO a perfect example of how the game is moving on, yet still within sight of it's roots. Music is an inherently chronological, generational and emotional entity. We seek artists that speak to us or connect with us in a very personal manner.
And today, In the crowded market rap has become, it gets more difficult to find new artists that fit what we -as consumers of a specific generation- are looking and listening for.
:werd: ^ Very well said. :cheers:
An example of lyrical skill and savvy political wit- Jurassic Five- is IMO a perfect example of how the game is moving on, yet still within sight of it's roots. Music is an inherently chronological, generational and emotional entity. We seek artists that speak to us or connect with us in a very personal manner.
And today, In the crowded market rap has become, it gets more difficult to find new artists that fit what we -as consumers of a specific generation- are looking and listening for.
Speaking of roots, how about The Roots?
Talib Kweli
Common
Mos Def
Outkast --> new album is teh hotness
I could go on and on with this list
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cause it's tight!
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Originally posted by NorCal DC4
:werd: ^ Very well said. :cheers:
:werd: ^ Very well said. :cheers:
Originally posted by dubster99
Outkast --> new album is teh hotness
Outkast --> new album is teh hotness
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Originally posted by VRGNCD5
What genre of music is actually getting better as the years go by?
Change is a beautiful thing isn't it?
We are all use to things a certain way, when things aren't that way, they suck. I think rap has come a long way since the days of the Sugar Hill Gang and the likes. Their raps were about what they were seeing, living, wanting in their era. That's what today's rappers are doing, but have upped their lyrical skills quite a bit since the late 70's, early 80's. I'm not saying every rapper is good, but as a genre, the bar has definitely been raised.
We all know that sales/popularity=meaningful career and financial security. Kinda hard to have good sales if ur records aren't on the radio 20 times a day right? Kinda hard to be popular if nobody knows about you cause you have no marketing push and can't get any air play. Can you really blame these guys for making crossover records and focusing on making hits for the radio? I don't. If anything, I give them props for taking advantage of todays market and doing what needs to be done to get the biggest paycheck. Don't hate.
What genre of music is actually getting better as the years go by?
Change is a beautiful thing isn't it?
We are all use to things a certain way, when things aren't that way, they suck. I think rap has come a long way since the days of the Sugar Hill Gang and the likes. Their raps were about what they were seeing, living, wanting in their era. That's what today's rappers are doing, but have upped their lyrical skills quite a bit since the late 70's, early 80's. I'm not saying every rapper is good, but as a genre, the bar has definitely been raised.
We all know that sales/popularity=meaningful career and financial security. Kinda hard to have good sales if ur records aren't on the radio 20 times a day right? Kinda hard to be popular if nobody knows about you cause you have no marketing push and can't get any air play. Can you really blame these guys for making crossover records and focusing on making hits for the radio? I don't. If anything, I give them props for taking advantage of todays market and doing what needs to be done to get the biggest paycheck. Don't hate.
cause it's tight!
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Originally posted by axemansean
I have tried to understand rap and I can't. Call me old fashioned but it does nothing for me. I listen to a lot of strange music and if it doesn't sound pleasing to my ears then you aren't impressing me. Same reason I tend to stay away from black/death metal (before you call me racist black metal is essentially very heavy music) because I just don't get it.
I have tried to understand rap and I can't. Call me old fashioned but it does nothing for me. I listen to a lot of strange music and if it doesn't sound pleasing to my ears then you aren't impressing me. Same reason I tend to stay away from black/death metal (before you call me racist black metal is essentially very heavy music) because I just don't get it.
Originally posted by Black2000GSR
heard a couple of songs. Didn't like them. :wtc:
Why, Outkast, why?!?
heard a couple of songs. Didn't like them. :wtc:
Why, Outkast, why?!?
Andre3000 makes me :nervous: He just hasn't been the same since dating Ms.Badu