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re: why don't other genre's of music release mixtapes?
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:24 pm to trillhog
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:24 pm to trillhog
It seems to me like mixtapes are a promotional tool. I thought that other genres did create mixtapes for young unestablished bands that are trying to gain attention.
The reason that there are more hip hop mixtapes is because they are generally easier to make. Creating a quick hip hop beat and then putting lyrics over it seems easier than writing music from the instruments up.
The reason that there are more hip hop mixtapes is because they are generally easier to make. Creating a quick hip hop beat and then putting lyrics over it seems easier than writing music from the instruments up.
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Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:24 pm to Jester
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I don't hate hip hop. I hate the garbage that they're selling as hip hop these days. Same goes with country. Sure, there are some decent artists out there, but the majority are not.
I agree. I just listen to the stuff I like.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:25 pm to Peazey
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It seems to me like mixtapes are a promotional tool. I thought that other genres did create mixtapes for young unestablished bands that are trying to gain attention.
For an established artist, mixtapes are a promotional tool. But for an artist trying to make a name for himself, they are a means for getting heard.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:26 pm to Peazey
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It seems to me like mixtapes are a promotional tool. I thought that other genres did create mixtapes for young unestablished bands that are trying to gain attention.
all big rap artist have a stable of mix tapes, i can't think of any for example "the killers" free music released.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:26 pm to bobbyray21
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2. That said, hip-hop has produced a lot of albums that meet your "journey with stops" criteria. Listen to "my beautiful dark twisted fantasy" or "ATLiens" or "Things Fall Apart"
The Roots and Outkast should be left out of this conversation. They are way more the exception than the norm.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:26 pm to Jester
you can do that for ANY genre
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:26 pm to trillhog
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rap artist are always dropping free mix tapes to keep buzz going till a label release, why don't any other genre's do this? Is it a money thing?
I think this is a really interesting question, btw. Nice thread.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:27 pm to trillhog
Ween did something similar with their free online albums. Wasn't all request live like that?
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:28 pm to Jester
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The Roots and Outkast should be left out of this conversation. They are way more the exception than the norm.
Because they're awesome? What'd you think I was gonna list albums that were terrible?
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:29 pm to Buddy Garrity
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you can do that for ANY genre
Yeah, but some people actually consider 2 Chainz talented.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:30 pm to Peazey
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Ween did something similar with their free online albums. Wasn't all request live like that?
Trent Reznor has released full albums of entirely original music for free.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:30 pm to bobbyray21
i've been on a big Tyga kick lately and it dawned on me that "damn, his best shite is free" i mean it's not some bootlegg bs, it's got 2 chainz and game and all kinds of features, high production quality, and i just wondered why you don't get these little "gifts" from other genres.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:30 pm to bobbyray21
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Because they're awesome? What'd you think I was gonna list albums that were terrible?
Are either of them considered big players in the mixtape craze?
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:32 pm to trillhog
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thanks for the input, really helpful.
No problem. It's probably the best thing to happen to this abortion of a thread.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:33 pm to Jester
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No problem. It's probably the best thing to happen to this abortion of a thread
no. it's not, and you come across as a dipshit that knows nothing about music.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:34 pm to Jester
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Yeah, but some people actually consider 2 Chainz talented.
same goes for kenny chesney, kid rock, nickleback, etc. i don't see where you are going with this.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:36 pm to trillhog
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no. it's not, and you come across as a dipshit that knows nothing about music.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:38 pm to Jester
Also, feel free to look into All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone. Full album remixed.
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:39 pm to Buddy Garrity
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same goes for kenny chesney, kid rock, nickleback, etc. i don't see where you are going with this.
So we can agree that 2 Chainz, Kenny Chesney, Kid Rock, and Nickleback are all garbage?
Posted on 5/6/13 at 4:41 pm to trillhog
Too many artists do this trying to remain relevant, when it actuality it causes people to become bored with them. We see this all the time in rap. There's always a new flavor of the month going on.
The way I see it is, the best only release stuff when they feel good about what they have. I'd at least do it this way if I were some big time artist. Taking time away, stepping back and putting out quality over quantity will get a far greater response from fans/listeners.
The way I see it is, the best only release stuff when they feel good about what they have. I'd at least do it this way if I were some big time artist. Taking time away, stepping back and putting out quality over quantity will get a far greater response from fans/listeners.
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