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Have to agree. Your viewpoint on the genre is borne completely of ignorance and subjective distaste for the genre. I promise folks that appreciate hip hop probably dislike many of the artists you've heard on the radio; the biggest difference is that they've heard the good stuff and have a basis for judgement.
I grew up on the beastie boys, de la soul, tone loc, public enemy, NWA, house of pain, Run DMC, Eric B and Rakim, Suger Hill Gang and Grandmaster Flash to name but a few. The music was always great, brought a smile to my face and I still listen to their albums all the time. It was a very sad day for me when Adam MCA Yauch died. The Beasties boys did music that was fun, experimental and different but it was still hip hop and rap. I defy anyone to not start smiling when they listen to "Sabotage" or "Intergalactic"
Ok some hip hop / rap artists wrote about things I didn't really relate to as a white boy living in rural England, but god help me it was interesting. Don't get me wrong I love rock music just as much, and Deadmau5 is always on the iPod, but your view on rap music is so narrow and misguided. Experiment a little and try something new instead of missing out on some truly great music. If you can sit still whilst listening to "jump around" by House of Pain then you have no soul :)
@ Malton, I bought a Flobots album a few years back on the strength of a single release. Handlebars I think it's called. It's a fantastic song.
I love the way the song evolves as it progresses. From riding a bike to a holocaust in 3 minutes. It's got powerful lyrics.
@deadlift: Yup, Flobots are amazing, and "Handlebars" is a remarkable song. Also, in addition to being a blisteringly good song, Beastie Boys' "Sabotage" also has one of the funniest music videos ever.
The cop 80s style video is epic, the wigs and moustaches they have on are hilarious. My only critique is that it's too short a song, but that's what repeat is for I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by MaltonNecromancer
WHile we're at it, how 'bout we get rid of snot nosed bubble gum pop, twang infected country and boring old classical...
ow wait... I can just change the radio station.
HOw bout you do the same?
JOhn M>
if they get rid of gangster rap, what will i ride around blasting while driving thru my suburban neighborhoods?!?!?!?!?!?
Oh wow. This thread is filled to the brim with bads.
If you cannot appreciate a certain style of music then don't listen to it, if you try to silence those people that do like a style of music then you remove their freedom to express themselves, which is quite frankly wrong. As a guy who has played music for a large proportion of his life (and has qualifications in it!), you have to learn to appreciate each song or band or style on a one-by-one basis.
This thread is super closed.
P.S. I like Hip Hop as a genre... (Linkin Park are one of my favourite bands!)
I'm even starting to appreciate Dubstep as a genre! SUE ME.