ToneKnee Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Sad but true.All the rap on TV has loads of women in all the time and stuff. The other rap doesn't seem to make it to TV 586445435[/snapback] Amazing song by Metallica ;) But i agree with the people here, Hip Hop and Rap is crap, i don't see how it can be music, young people think its cool to run around with guns, cause violence, its become more of a trademark among Yobs. Just my opinion of it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodel Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 the chart topping stuff, yes. If you look around and listen out for music you like you will actually find quite a fair amount that rap about the exact opposites and have the same opinion on commercial hip hop as you do. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
_I am Reptar Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 /RantWhy the hell do people like this crap. this isnt even music. This is one of the reasons channels like MTV and VH1 have become like crap. There is no concept of Music in this genre, only sex, guns and voilence, thats it. Sure im into rock and alternative rock but the definition of music is demolished with this kind of crap. Why the hell do people listen to this and make it go to top of the charts. All the music of this genre has one damn theme. Girls, guns, Girls, guns, girls, guns. Thats all End Rant/ 586445356[/snapback] :yes: :yes: :yes: Agreed. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mufdvr3669 Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 only rap celebrities are daily shot, have gang members, and shoot each other dead. Sure the older generation thought it would make kids wild when Rock first came out, but no one was becoming Rock gang members and shooting each other. On the other hand every Hip Hop artist has had his day in court concerning voilence and that includes 50 Cents, P Diddy, Jay Z and a host of other TOP hip hop , rap artists. 586445495[/snapback] Point being??? A lot of rock stars are heroined out, coked out druggies who ###### themselves around to all kinds of women. Just cause you like a certain kind of music doesn't mean you mindlessly follow everything they say and do. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nik Louch Subscriber² Posted August 28, 2005 Subscriber² Share Posted August 28, 2005 Wow. OK, I am not a rap/hip-hop "fan" at all. Come from a rock/metal background. So you all know my influences. I so 100% totally disagree. Saying Rap has killed music is just fricking lame. Not all rap is about the things you mentioned, and you show the fact that you don't know what you're talking about by making such a sweeping statement. It's the same as saying all metal is about murdering virgins. There are some amazing rap songs, some middle of the road ones, and some downright lame ones. Artists who make blatant songs about killing and gins and such, are about as rap as I am, just using cliche'd techniques to jump on the bandwagon. Artists such as Jay-Z, Tupac, Dre are pioneers not only of rap, but of music as a whole. And also, may I please point out that back in the 40s/50s people were saying the exact same things about Rock N Roll. You may dislike rap, but don't be so closed minded to make such sweeping and unfounded generalisations. Eventually rap/hip-hop will become just another part of everyday music, as rock has become. Heck, I personally think we reached that stage years ago. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekka Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 There is some really intelligent hip hop out there. Chart hip hop like all chart stuff is generally watered down fluff though. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBG Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 All everyone wants to say is that Rap is unoriginal, but the only rap they've ever heard is that 50 cent bull****. And whoever said U2 is real music, you're kidding me. They used to be but now they suck. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
proph3t Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Once again, people against rap are not realizing that mainstream rap is more often than not considered bad rap, especially by rap lovers. It's all about underground, alternative, old school, lyrically packed, and exceptionally produced rap music. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Behelit Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 the chart topping stuff, yes. If you look around and listen out for music you like you will actually find quite a fair amount that rap about the exact opposites and have the same opinion on commercial hip hop as you do. 586445502[/snapback] Why not be a sport and provide 10 different examples then? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSoul Posted August 28, 2005 Author Share Posted August 28, 2005 Point being??? A lot of rock stars are heroined out, coked out druggies who ###### themselves around to all kinds of women. Just cause you like a certain kind of music doesn't mean you mindlessly follow everything they say and do. 586445518[/snapback] yes all celebrities do drugs but no celebrity should potray themselves holding guns in thier music photos or videos. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seta-san Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 we have to remember that MTV is owned by a gay black man and a lesbian.. That mostly explains all the queers and rappers and other disgusting **** on that channel comes from. I called my cable company and had both MTV and VH1 perminately removed from my service. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
proph3t Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Kanye West - Politically charged, innovative, musical, smart rap Common - One of the best, talks about love, life, and politics Nas - A living legend. Incredibly smart flo, politically concious Outkast - Genre defining Jay-Z - Two words: Reasonable Doubt A Tribe Called Quest - Very unique and musical Atmosphere - Unique, smart lyrics Dr. Dre - Untouchable beats and production Eminem - One of the best pure rappers Eric B/Rakim - Innovators of their time I deliberately picked some more mainstream artists to just prove this to people who may not listen to Hip-Hop. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nik Louch Subscriber² Posted August 28, 2005 Subscriber² Share Posted August 28, 2005 no celebrity should potray themselves holding guns in thier music photos or videos Such as Madonna, Dave Mustaine, Axl Rose? Sure, that's SO confined to rap! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azadre Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Why not be a sport and provide 10 different examples then? 586445532[/snapback] Mos Def Talib Kweli Kanye West Common Jurassic 5 Crown City Rockers Immortal Technique Outkast A Tribe Called Quest Will Smith Blackalicious Oh, that was 11... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneKnee Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I think the real point is that because Rock/Metal is getting ignored by people, and that Rap/Dance/Hip-Hop have taken over most of the mainstream when it comes to Top Charts etc. But like i said, I've noticed that Yobs use Rap/Hip-Hop has a trademark, you like anything different, you get the **** kicked out of you, which has happened to me once. Just because i like metal. ITs f**king stupid, I don't kick the sh*t out of people who like other music, i respect their musical tastes since i don't really have a problem with it. But, Rock/Metal bands are being ignored, because if you see a Metal band like Metallica on Top of the Pops < Thats just an example, don't give me crap about it. You'll never see them on their because people would said "You f**cking Goths". I'm bloody sick of it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
proph3t Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Nice list Azadre Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mufdvr3669 Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 yes all celebrities do drugs but no celebrity should potray themselves holding guns in thier music photos or videos. 586445541[/snapback] And you like videogames with guns I've noticed in prior posts. Nobody should play videogames with guns, just promotes violence. :whistle: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nik Louch Subscriber² Posted August 28, 2005 Subscriber² Share Posted August 28, 2005 Good point. Someone here mentioned Will Smith. He's a rapper/hip-hop artist, and one of the most positive people in the public eye! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuantumTrickery Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 There should also be no violent movies according to his logic. You further reinforce my thoughts of your sheltered little world with your generalizations. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodel Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Why not be a sport and provide 10 different examples then? 586445532[/snapback] not ten because I can't be bothered, but I'll give you something. Good artists > Jurassic 5, Ugly Duckling, old De La Soul, Tribe Called Quest, 5 Fingers of Funk, Abdominal etc.. And a verse you might like. Do you kiss your mother with a mouth like that?Can't you find another way to make people react? It ain't the way you're supposed to behave when you're grown Potty mouths stinkin up the microphone Your vocabulary's germ-ridden, I will call a septic A fungus among us, spray the disinfective You talk and spreads it, better get a medic Or everybody gets it and it's an epidemic You're like a trash truck, so keep your trap shut All you really wanna do is make a fast buck That's why rap sucks, it's too limited Potty mouths wanna keep hip-hop primitive I'm not sayin that I never cuss But profanity shouldn't be a crutch So now you been caught, shoulda thought when you spoke Wash the potty mouth out with soap Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nik Louch Subscriber² Posted August 28, 2005 Subscriber² Share Posted August 28, 2005 OP just posted a thread about DOA 4 on X360 -a VERY violent game. Double standards? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuantumTrickery Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I don't think he'll be able to hear or read those lyrics through the white hood he's wearing... Whoops, now i've gone and slipped into rash generalizations as well. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutex Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Oh please... I'm not the biggest fan of rap/hip hop in general, but to scapegoat this style of music for "what's wrong" with music today is self centered, ignorant and shows a lack of musical/cultural appreciation. Let's take a look at today's alt rock/metal and a lot of common themes you'll find there: Depression, suicide, drugs, death, loneliness, etc. You'll also find more positive themes in these genres as well...as you will with various rap/hip hop artists. Now, quite frankly, I would rather hear a song about a big booty girl over how much life sucks...but that's just me. I personally enjoy music from groups like Tool to Nirvana to The Roots to Coldplay to Portishead to Bob Marley. It's just music man...chill and enjoy it! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mntbikeracer1 Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 This is the typical attitude and generalizations i've come to expect from many of the members around here. You obviously know only what you see on MTV, which is a very small part of what is available out there. Grow up, and do some actual thinking and research before you hit the post button. Your comments are as ridiculous and brainwashed as if I had said that all metal music was about worshipping satan and was turning children into zombies so they would commit suicide. Or that all country music was about killing my wife and being sad because my dog died. Ok lets see first off where is your research I see no proof for what you are saying here. I believe that all current day rap truly is crap. I see nothing original about it. And your comments about metal and country music are so retarded I won't even touch them. Show me some good rap and I will drop my argument but the fact is everytime this debate comes up people like you say well you are just looking at the surface of rap music and don't know anything. And guess what when I ask for proof you all whimper to your little wigger holes. Now I will admit that old school rap was sweet, funky original beats and lyrics free of the word n#$$er and the likes. No you can't. Good rap producers can easily make $50,000 a song. If you could make that kind of money then you'd be doing it instead of typing crap onto a message board. Discussions on rap always brings out the little trolls who know nothing of rap beyond what they see on tv, then they call it crap like that's never been heard of before, and try to act knowledgeable on the subject. MTV and the radio plays all kinds of crappy music in any category. That's like me saying all rock sucks because of the crap MTV puts on when there is way more out there than just that. Actually I do know what I am talking about. I am in a band and we use Sonar 4 and Fruity Loops a lot. And ya a rap producer can make a lot of money. But that not what I want to do. And is why I am in school for a job in Endo-dontistry a job that can rake in 3-15 million a year depending on where I live. Agreed however all rock on MTV sucks. I can figure out the guitar on most of that crap in about 10 minutes and emulate the drums in Fruity in less time. It is quite easy to emulate rap almost perfectly through a combination of software programs. And no I am not a little troll. And I am actually quite knowledgeable on the subject it seems however that you may not be. Most music today that is mainstream is quite unorginal. The rap and hip hop stuff that you hear on the radio is like you say but there is more to the scene then just that. Gorillaz are hip hop artists and they are not all about sex drugs and violence Mainstream music is quite unoriginal. Cannot blame them though they found a way to grab your money. They take a song that mede them money. Remix it slightly. And boom the next big hit. ****es me off but hey as long as people are going to eat it up it will be there. I also Agree the gorillaz are a sweet band. So many genres put together it is amazing. Their lateset album is great. They are very original and quess what actually quite clean and not endorsing underage drinking or crap like that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmacK Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 You guys also forgot Dilated Peoples Jedi Mind Tricks Acrobatiks Del De La Soul Cannibus Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364875-hiphop-rap-has-destroyed-music/page/2/#findComment-586445605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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