The problem is that rap music has been exploited by mtv, along with the punk music genre. It's become a commercialized image.. stripped away of the real heart and soul that was once in the music. Now, the real soul of hip/hop and rap does still exist, but you probably won't find it by listening to the radio. Most of these rappers on MTV are actors just playing the part. They are no different than boy bands only these groups appeal to a slightly different crowd. Alot of these rappers use commercial beats that some company mass produced in 2 hours, their lyrics are idioc and scribbled down in 30 minutes and just talk about bitches/cars/ and money - not because that is who they are but because that will sell records. It's all image, they'll say whatever it takes to make money.
Now, don't get me wrong. There's alot that I love about rap.. I have alot of respect even for alot of this popular rap. Whether you hate them or love them, rappers like Ludacris and Lil Jon have some tight ass beats. Lyrically, ludacris can do some amazing things.
Rappers are modern-day poets. It's incredible how some of these guys can weave a message into their lyrics all while keeping it flowing and constant.
And A great number of rappers started out doing local freestyle battles. Have you tried this? If you haven't, tried freestyling sometime. It's not as easy as you'd think. For this, alot of these guys get my respect.
Before you talk shit on them, try doing what they do. Try making beats, try writing lyrics that tell a story and sync with the beat, or even try freestyling, and you will see how much work really goes into some of this.
Saying all rap music is garbage and not music at all, is saying to me that you are close-minded and ignorant.
Don't like rap music? that's fine. It's personal preference. To each his own. You don't have to like the type of music but can still give respect to the dedication and commitment that these guys put fourth.
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