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Rap has its merits -- clever verbalization and use of flow and (verbal) rhythm. Not saying all rap does, but those are the staples of good rap. Also, some rap appeals usually to peoples aspirations -- money, power, sexual prowess, guts, etc; but some stuff people can relate to as well like rap about facing adversity or having to take tough action; or just delving into the violent aspect of their psyche as a fantasy.

I can realize that you havent yet developed an appreciation for rap as an art form, doesnt mean its objectively crap.

That said, rap's fine, but its 'wiggers' that I have a problem with -- punks that try to be like their favorite rappers (usually from a 'gangsta rap' genre) even though if they knew real street people and have to deal with the associated violence of living in the 'ghetto' (or any other lower class neighborhood of this sort where violence, crack/pill/meth dealers, home invasions, etc are the norm) they would quickly realize that they don't want that lifestyle after all.

Zero Angel wrote:That said, rap's fine, but its 'wiggers' that I have a problem with -- punks that try to be like their favorite rappers (usually from a 'gangsta rap' genre) even though if they knew real street people and have to deal with the associated violence of living in the 'ghetto' (or any other lower class neighborhood of this sort where violence, crack/pill/meth dealers, home invasions, etc are the norm) they would quickly realize that they don't want that lifestyle after all.

On that note, a wonderful poser for one of the biggest posers.

Alice Album by Tom Waits

One thing I hate more than even rap. Dubstep...

There was a perfectly good song on the radio today... Then it hit what is called "the drop" and it sounded like a slow motion saw through rubber that only someone with dystonia could dance to. Ruined a perfectly good song.

Zero Angel wrote:Rap has its merits -- clever verbalization and use of flow and (verbal) rhythm. Not saying all rap does, but those are the staples of good rap. Also, some rap appeals usually to peoples aspirations -- money, power, sexual prowess, guts, etc; but some stuff people can relate to as well like rap about facing adversity or having to take tough action; or just delving into the violent aspect of their psyche as a fantasy.

I can realize that you havent yet developed an appreciation for rap as an art form, doesnt mean its objectively crap.

That said, rap's fine, but its 'wiggers' that I have a problem with -- punks that try to be like their favorite rappers (usually from a 'gangsta rap' genre) even though if they knew real street people and have to deal with the associated violence of living in the 'ghetto' (or any other lower class neighborhood of this sort where violence, crack/pill/meth dealers, home invasions, etc are the norm) they would quickly realize that they don't want that lifestyle after all.

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Rap is like any music genre - the stuff you're most likely to hear is the dregs. Takes some digging to find anything worth value.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWPjk5iwGac
Not a big Shinedown fan, but I like some of their material. This song being one of my favs. Its so darn catchy.

The first song from one of my favorite albums of all time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqvwxvCOSH4

Pretty good:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_O7LP9X ... ure=g-vrec

Just worked this up. "Authorized Mayhem"

http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_14330616

favorite song of my favorite music band.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bez05AT1u4

i like old heavy metal, but also i like psycodelic music, jazz.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZdWC8Ou-TY

First track alone is the definition of epicness:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_O7LP9X ... ure=relmfu

I really think Disco Volante has rewired my ears, because I can't seem to relax to anything else.

Been listening to some Muse recently.