who listens to GOOD rap?!
16 years ago
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I think Gany does listen to music. Look, one man's trash is another's treasure. Gany said he likes music, implying instrumental rather than lyrical. And rap is primarily lyrics, so there, he/she doesn't prefer it.
I listen to some, but the majority of rap I hear on radio stations concern thuggin' (or how to try to be), bangin' chicks like meatholes with no souls, gettin munny, and sippin' [insert favorite expensive alcoholic drink here]. Can you blame me if I don't like it that much?
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Sorry, but that stuff on the radio is not hip hop, any more than Nickelback is Black Metal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgQdWoIkbCk&feature=related
The Roots.
Tell me that's not music.
Ignorance is ignorance.
NOTHING ON THE RADIO IS WORTH LISTENING TO. Live by these words, n00bs.
This is coming from an instrumental musician. Hip Hop is an art form that bridges TWO forms of art better than any other form of expression.
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Do you even listen to music at all?
I do actually. Besides, I've said before that to me rap isn't a sort of music.
What music do you listen to?
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16 years ago
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[quote=ahoaho][quote=Gany]I can't stand rap. To me, there is nothing worth listening to that kind of "music". It's like there is no music at all and as I don't pay attention to lyrics, it's moot point.
Ignorance is bliss.
Sure it is lol. I would rather stay ignorant on this subject then.
Do you even listen to music at all?[/quote]
I think Gany does listen to music. Look, one man's trash is another's treasure. Gany said he likes music, implying instrumental rather than lyrical. And rap is primarily lyrics, so there, he/she doesn't prefer it.
I listen to some, but the majority of rap I hear on radio stations concern thuggin' (or how to try to be), bangin' chicks like meatholes with no souls, gettin munny, and sippin' [insert favorite expensive alcoholic drink here]. Can you blame me if I don't like it that much? [/quote]
I can see not liking rap, but to blatantly say it isn't music is a bit harsh. >.> Your second paragraph I pretty much agree though.
16 years ago
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Do you even listen to music at all?
I do actually. Besides, I've said before that to me rap isn't a sort of music.
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...and man try listening to the rap they play underground not the rap they play on radios... the raps underground have meanings.
Ok, an example?
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What?!.... try to drown out the lyrics on this and tell me there's no music worth listening to in there.
I've just finished listening to it. Still not interested. I will pass it on to my brother to see if he likes.
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AZ ,Beastie boys, Big L, Big pun, Binary Star, Blackstar, Blu&exile, Blue scholars, Chamillionaire, Common, Cyne, Immortal Technique, KRS-One, Lupe Fiasco, Nas, Rakim, The Roots, Tribe Called Quest, These are my personal favorites. The ones that i named that are rap groups listen to the members in the group to
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What music do you listen to?
A little of everything. But actually no rap song. I'm keen on Pop/rock and Indie bands. And concerning Hip Hop, I only listen to something you seem to loathe : Timbaland and Rihanna (respectively one and two songs by them).
16 years ago
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What music do you listen to?
A little of everything. But actually no rap song. I'm keen on Pop/rock and Indie bands. And concerning Hip Hop, I only listen to something you seem to loathe : Timbaland and Rihanna (respectively one and two songs by them).
you listen to singles or whole albums?
"Hip-hop was set out in the dark. They used to do it out in the park"
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you listen to singles or whole albums?
Singles, I've got great difficulty to listen to whole albums.
16 years ago
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you listen to singles or whole albums?
Singles, I've got great difficulty to listen to whole albums.
Including in the rock sense?
If so, then I have nothing left to say.
Personally, music is an extension of my being, so flippancy and misconceptions irk me a bit.
You miss out on the flavor of the art buy only listening to singles.
Also: Rihanna cannot sing at all.
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16 years ago
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Rap and Rock are dying. All the music thats out there is just poppy ringtone music. Really sadwhen all the rappers have to use voice boxes and all popular rock band look like ugly chicks.
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16 years ago
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Rap and Rock are dying. All the music thats out there is just poppy ringtone music. Really sadwhen all the rappers have to use voice boxes and all popular rock band look like ugly chicks.
err...good music still exists, maybe you're looking for it in the wrong places.
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Rap and Rock are dying. All the music thats out there is just poppy ringtone music. Really sadwhen all the rappers have to use voice boxes and all popular rock band look like ugly chicks.
err...good music still exists, maybe you're looking for it in the wrong places.
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16 years ago
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i listen to Eminem, Tupac, some Biggie, and most Shady/Aftermath artists...with other rappers
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i listen to Eminem, Tupac, some Biggie, and most Shady/Aftermath artists...with other rappers
singles or whole albums?
"Hip-hop was set out in the dark. They used to do it out in the park"
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you listen to singles or whole albums?
Singles, I've got great difficulty to listen to whole albums.
Including in the rock sense?
If so, then I have nothing left to say.
Personally, music is an extension of my being, so flippancy and misconceptions irk me a bit.
You miss out on the flavor of the art buy only listening to singles.
Also: Rihanna cannot sing at all.
Pop/Rock may be a little different. Nevertheless, it doesn't mean it's a misconception because "you" think of it as one. I just pick the songs which speak to me and leave the others. Face it, there is no single way to like music, nor do you have the right to think that your idea is the right one.
However, I especially appreciate this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjdMM2lY_Bg and this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB1QkirsCpA.
I listen to 10+ songs by both bands.
Rihanna : I don't mind, if it's only for a few minutes.
16 years ago
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[quote=dacbiet]you listen to singles or whole albums?
Singles, I've got great difficulty to listen to whole albums.
Including in the rock sense?
If so, then I have nothing left to say.
Personally, music is an extension of my being, so flippancy and misconceptions irk me a bit.
You miss out on the flavor of the art buy only listening to singles.
Also: Rihanna cannot sing at all.
Pop/Rock may be a little different. Nevertheless, it doesn't mean it's a misconception because "you" think of it as one. I just pick the songs which speak to me and leave the others. Face it, there is no single way to like music, nor do you have the right to think that your idea is the right one.
However, I especially appreciate this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjdMM2lY_Bg and this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB1QkirsCpA.
I listen to 10+ songs by both bands.
Rihanna : I don't mind, if it's only for a few minutes.
[/quote]I agree that there is no single way to like music. But you are completely discarding a time tested form of music based on misconceptions, i.e. what you hear in the mainstream.
Now, the two things you linked aren't my particular cup of tea for more than one reason, which I won't bore you with, but that doesn't mean that I'm going to trash talk them and say they aren't music.
I also disagree with the attitude of picking out singles or singular songs as 1. a portrait of what an artist can do and 2. as a measure for the genre, let alone for listening pleasure. To get a full feel for a musician's work, you have to listen to a complete piece, which today is an album.
If you think I'm close minded musically, you may be right. But my last-fm is linked in my sig, so judge by what I listen to if you must.
Suffice to say I am not trying to convince you to like hip hop. Just don't base your assumptions on what is produced by major record labels, because nearly NOTHING produced by them in the last (almost) 10 years is worth a damn.
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16 years ago
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Suffice to say I am not trying to convince you to like hip hop. Just don't base your assumptions on what is produced by major record labels, because nearly NOTHING produced by them in the last (almost) 10 years is worth a damn.
10 years really o.O
i can name a couple the first 6 nas albums i think there classics then Jay Z albums from 99 to 2003...dont for get Lupe Fiasco =O Common, Chamillionaire i actually think ultimate victory is an instany classic in my opinion, Ludacris..thats all i can think of right now but these guys are worth a damn
whats up with all this talk with Biggie and Tupac..how come no one ever talks about Big L i think he is as great as biggie and tupac
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