hip hop: your views

[Mr. Dictator]

i want to see something

i was looking at the thread below about afghan rap and was quite surprised at how ignorant most people are of rap.

i just want you to answer 2 questions

1. why you dislike it

and

2. name three rappers that you first think of when someone mentions rap

and if you like rap, recommend me three rappers in the vein of Blackalicious, Jurassic 5, and Deltron 3030

 

[amadeus]

The music itself hardly seems to be music at all. I'd say the musical value of rap is on par with those Federal Express commercials in the early 80s. The music is the last part of the problem, though.

Look at the musicians themselves. Most of them have been convicted of selling/trafficking drugs, robbery, and/or assault with a deadly weapon. Are these the kinds of role models that (mostly) black American children should have to look up to? Is that the kind of society we want for Americans of the future?

 

[Mr. Dictator]

yes but i am speaking of hip hop in broader terms, not just commerical crap but the entire spectrum

its like saying all music from the 80s sucked because of hair metal

and music is very subjective so it transcends boundarys

 

[Xanikk999]

I hate hip hop. Its the most annoying music ive ever heard.

And when im driving and i hear it blasted in someones car beside me, I think they are only listening to it for an image thing. Why else would you need to blast your music to show others what your listening to?

I really do not find the music entertaining in the least way either. I dont like the beats and the lyrics suck. And if those two suck then why bother listening to it?

 

[Mr. Dictator]

yes, systems do suck and its the same commercial clique too

there is rap out there that is concerned with more important issues

 

[Xanikk999]

I know this is really off topic but on a similar note i hate people who try to act like another ethnicity.

Like when rich white kids talk with black ebonics. Its just stupid and it looks foolish.

But i think ebonics is foolish to begin with.

 

[Mr. Dictator]

I know this is really off topic but on a similar note i hate people who try to act like another ethnicity.

Like when rich white kids talk with black ebonics. Its just stupid and it looks foolish.

But i think ebonics is foolish to begin with.

i hate that too, theres some kid down the road from me (i live in the suburbs) and hes all ghettofried with his richard pryor shirt and michael jordan earrings

he talked so much crap to me

well, until i beat his ass

 

[Cimbri]

I like rap and hip hop and everyone who doesn’t is Hitler.


Dictator, you should check out stuff like Sugarhill Gang, Rock Steady Crew, George Clinton, Grandmaster Flash, Fat Boys, and Furious Five.

And if you haven’t checked out NWA, do it now. For kicks, heck even Luniz and Guru’s Jazzmatazz.

 

[Mr. Dictator]

george clinton is where its at

i already love SHG, Grandmaster Flash, and the furious five though

and not that i dislike old school, i was looking for more modern stuff (ima beat whore)

 

[Cimbri]

and not that i dislike old school, i was looking for more modern stuff (ima beat whore)

Hmm, the newer stuff eh? You rascal kids and your music.

Well check out stuff like: Guru’s Jazzmatazz (I know I mentioned it before), Pharcyde, and Beatnuts.

 

[Mr. Dictator]

thx

and can you recommend the best Mos Def cd, i got a mix from my friend and i fell in love

 

[Cimbri]

thx

and can you recommend the best Mos Def cd, i got a mix from my friend and i fell in love

I think he only has two 'solo' albums. Black on Both Sides is pretty good.

 

[.Shane.]

Most of them have been convicted of selling/trafficking drugs, robbery, and/or assault with a deadly weapon.

That statement is so ridiculous a stereotype that its borderline racist. Seriously.... "Most"?

 

[Cimbri]

50 Cent killed a whole town once.

 

[GenMarshall]

Hip hop is just crap to me

 

[Cimbri]

I just pray 50 Cent won't read that.

 

[Tycoon101]

That statement is so ridiculous a stereotype that its borderline racist. Seriously.... "Most"?

Most famous ones that promote violence do have a criminal record. The ones that are heard about all the time are quite of ten ones who were drug traffickers or murderers. And NO, this is not a racial bias. It's what I've learned over the years

 

[GenMarshall]

I just pray 50 Cent won't read that.

What is 50 cent going to do?

Most famous ones that promote violence do have a criminal record. The ones that are heard about all the time are quite of ten ones who were drug traffickers or murderers. And NO, this is not a racial bias. It's what I've learned over the years

Thats how I see the majority of thoes rappers. Now what is wrong with Louis Armstrong the Jazz player?

 

[Cimbri]

What is 50 Cent going to do?

Register and argue?

 

[Mr. Dictator]

50 Cent killed a whole town once.

why does that vaguely sound like one of those ridiculous Chuck Norris jokes

seriously if only one of those 9 bullets could have hit his vocal chords