I love hip-hop and it will always have a special place in my heart . . but I'm not into it anymore

[daboywonder2002]

listening to other genres helps me appreciate hip hop even more. It's always good to take a break and then come back with a fresh mind. im sure it's certain albums you haven't heard beofre. YOu dont have to listen to the new stuff. 80s, 90s and early 2000s should have enough to keep you busy. Im sure you havent listened to every single album from those eras.

 

[PhonZhi]

But stan eminem brehs


nikka please stop the act. The curtain been came down on yo goofy ass

Dont u frequent gay clubs tho?

 

[SirBiatch]

Dont u frequent gay clubs tho?

What's that got to do with anything?

 

[AyBrehHam Linkin]

Dont u frequent gay clubs tho?

Do i?

 

[Tom Foolery]

And there are bedroom guitarists that could smoke B.B. King beating a rapper in a battle doesn't mean they make bad music.

And Joe Buddens last album has all the guitar solo's you want.

You have any proof to back that up?

And Buddens is one dude. Name me all these rap artists that are putting together these well structured music albums.

 

[PhonZhi]

Do i?

Yes, you do fakkit

i've no lie pulled nice (female) tail at gay clubs/bars

But to each his own

 

[PhonZhi]

What's that got to do with anything?

That strike a nerve breh?

 

[SirBiatch]

That strike a nerve breh?

not at all.

Why do you want to know if it struck a nerve instead of just answering the question?

 

[FRIED MASON]

As long as there is dope shyt I can relate to, I'll keep listening.

Modern Hip Hop with a throwback vibe... That 2nd verse by AR Deville

 

[AyBrehHam Linkin]

Yes, you do fakkit



But to each his own

i didnt say i didnt but you arent catching me there every single straight night

 

[Insensitive]

You have any proof to back that up?

And Buddens is one dude. Name me all these rap artists that are putting together these well structured music albums.

Sure.
Three youtube guitarists that would smoke B.B. on pure technique :




*I love B.B. King, his brilliance came in it's simplicity so I'm not knocking simplicity at all.
You asked for proof so I brought it.


Yeah as for "Well Structured Music Albums" Budden wasn't the only one, were you in a coma last year or something ?
Albums below :
I didn't put a picture for it but Skyzoo's Music For My Friends is another well
thought out album with great musicianship AND rapping.

 

[SirBiatch]

I tried not to listen to any hip hop today. Just failed

 

[Kill Dat Noize]

There's something about the genius in simplicity you find in pop music, the universality of each phrase that comprises the lyrics

It touches your soul

couldn't agree more. the broad strokes in the lyrics allow the listener to project whatever emotions and feelings they want onto the song. not enough rappers know how to communicate their message on a larger scale. the lyrics are too one dimensional, despite being more wordy and complex.

Music I so greatly regarded growing up . . "Gap teeth in your mouth so my dikk's got to fit" . . how can I ride around listening to that as a grown man?

still room for that though man. ain't nuthin wrong with hype music. sometimes i gotta put on some hard stuff to get myself gassed up. "fukk UP SOME COMMAS!!!!"


but yea... i feel you. lotta bullshyt.

 

[Amestafuu (Emeritus)]

I find myself listening to soul, funk, old school R&B and even pop

When I listen to soul music I feel like I'm nourished, it's genuine. It's positive

When I hear funk . . it's fun - even disco which is a watered down funk

When I heard R&B it's real . . even pop which is a watered down version of R&B (thematically)

There's something about the genius in simplicity you find in pop music, the universality of each phrase that comprises the lyrics

It touches your soul

. . in hip-hop today I see a race to the bottom as far as morals and intelligence goes. Even a lot of the classic music I grew up to, when you separate it from the entertainment value - the content isn't nourishing to my subconscious, which goes into your well-being

Music I so greatly regarded growing up . . "Gap teeth in your mouth so my dikk's got to fit" . . how can I ride around listening to that as a grown man?

My pure admiration for Dr. Dre that has led to my impartial criticisms for him productivity and status - how can he be proud of his work in music when he sampled a bunch of great music, and surely introduced the sounds to a new generation but really had nothing of substance to add over these songs. If you're not going to improve upon what you're sampling, why do it? His contribution to music has literally been replaying stuff, without that there's really nothing to make note of

Then there's Mac Dre . . I love his work but I've found that most of his fans are literally lacking on an intellectual level. Themes like "Get Stupid" . . why did it surprise me that he ACTUALLY attracted a stupid fan base . . a fan base that is consciously championing ignorance

The intricacy of lyrically inclined rappers is usually a substitute for lackluster songwriting

The pseudo-positive stuff from rappers like Common . . and underground rappers, it all sounds so contrived. I'm not convinced and I feel like they're preaching to me

I'm just not into it anymore. I'll check for it and when the right songs come along I'll nod my head to them but they won't make their way in my playlists


Anyone feel like this?

I guess you couldn't just pick artists with substance in their music?

That's what I do. Weed out the ignorant trash and problem solved. That race to the bottom isn't even rewarding when you got Kendrick and Cole as top sellers in the genre then what's the point of selling out or dumbing down lol

 

[$wineLord]

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