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re: Question about rap
Posted on 4/4/16 at 9:02 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Posted on 4/4/16 at 9:02 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Rap itself won't die, but the "trap" trend eventually will. Just like G-funk died out in the late 90s. Literally every rapper on the radio uses the same trap style production. They're beating the hell out of it and it'll eventually become so stale that everyone will be sick of it.
It's a shame because that style of production was basically created by Three 6 Mafia on their first full length 20 years ago, which is one of the grimiest, dirtiest, most violent hip hop records ever released. A few years ago a handful of producers took that style of production and stripped all the edginess and aggressiveness from it, cleaned it up and polished it off so it would sound nice in the clubs, and it became a huge trend. Ever since then the "trap" style has completely run amuck.
It's a shame because that style of production was basically created by Three 6 Mafia on their first full length 20 years ago, which is one of the grimiest, dirtiest, most violent hip hop records ever released. A few years ago a handful of producers took that style of production and stripped all the edginess and aggressiveness from it, cleaned it up and polished it off so it would sound nice in the clubs, and it became a huge trend. Ever since then the "trap" style has completely run amuck.
This post was edited on 4/4/16 at 9:19 pm
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Posted on 4/5/16 at 8:46 am to DavidTheGnome
Posted on 4/5/16 at 1:32 pm to DavidTheGnome
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How did boasting and all of the showiness etc become so ingrained in it? Bragging about money, women, and the like seem to be 90% of what rap is all about - how did this come to be?
It's just a manifestation of the repression of a race for centuries. The cultural legacy is of oppression, degradation and deprivation, so the tendency is to "show out" what you have when you have it - even if it's purely fantasy. When you have nothing in the world - especially not political power - than you are desperately in need of anything that shows that you have achieved something and/or that you matter.
BTW - I think plenty of the old Outlaw Country has rap-like lyrics and concepts - boozin', women, cars, etc.
One of my favorites by Willie is called "Me and Paul" - it chronicles the drunken and stoned exploits of Willie and his drummer while on tour around the US. If one were being honest, one would say that it promotes the use of drugs and alcohol to excess (indeed, to the point of being unable to fulfill the duties of work) and complains about the authorities (war on police!) cracking down on this illegal activity. That, at least, is how a rap song on the same topic would be interpreted. Instead, since it's Willie, it's just good times.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 9:00 pm to Robin Masters
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I think its part of the black experience and probably has much to do with being slaves and then gaining freedom.
See Muddy Waters ("I'm a Man")
Posted on 4/5/16 at 11:07 pm to JBeam
Not a big rap fan, but lil dicky is a lot better than bro country. He is at least clever. Listen to Russell Westrbook on a Farm, or tracks where he's actually being serious. He's not Kendrick, but he's not bad at all.
Bro country and 95% of radio rap are both awful IMO
Bro country and 95% of radio rap are both awful IMO
Posted on 4/6/16 at 8:21 am to CocoLoco
talking and rhyming along with a backing track doesn't take a whole lotta talent. Why would anyone expect an intelligent message/lyrical content? Rhymin about pussy, money and cars is where it's at. Accept rap for what it is. know what I'm sayin?? Aight? And when you finished critisizin dis m&*fucjker you will know I'm rite. Know what I'm sayin........ boyeee.... peace out. J-rock
Posted on 4/6/16 at 9:25 am to WestCoastAg
There is nothing worse than the jersey shore Kane Brown kid.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 9:25 am to randybobandy
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talking and rhyming along with a backing track doesn't take a whole lotta talent
Nor does playing power chords on guitar and singing along to it. Like all music, it's what you do with it.
This post was edited on 4/6/16 at 9:28 am
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:41 am to Kayhill Brown
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Nor does playing power chords on guitar and singing along to it. Like all music, it's what you do with it.
That is so true. Bitches , money and cars over and over and over. Raising your hands in the air and saying ..hey-ho over and over. A lot of todays music is just rehashed trash, irreguardless of the genre.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 9:44 pm to CocoLoco
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Russell Westrbook on a Farm
Yeah, this sounds like a good song.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 10:09 pm to DavidTheGnome
rap is primitive music.
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