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| quote: | Originally posted by Kakoroto
I never said it only happens in the US, but just stating that the way Americans go about individualism is more harmful than helpful to society. From my experiences, most Americans don't know how to respect individualism, but pretend they to do. And I know most blacks don't listen to EDM. In fact, im the only black person I know that listens to EDM.
Maybe some of you should try living the knowledge that your the only person of your race that you know who listens to a certain type of music... its quite exhilerating actually and can put some things into perspective... |
Sorry, I read it as " All the black people I know listen to EDM" not the way you actually wrote it. But, I have no idea what you're talking about America and individualism. First off, it doesn't go by America's cutlure but by it's subculture and mainstream culture. It's like this in every single place in the world. In Bosnia even, you wear a cool denim jacket and outa nowhere you're hardcore and stuff. Get it? It's our human nature. I like black people, y'all are cool with me. I like "black food" and shit. So it's not like i'm attacking you or anything.
However, I trully believe that stereotypes make alot of sense. For example, every black dude i know loves Southern Friend Chicken and amongst other things that i won't talk about because it's fucked.
You know, once when I was very young I thought that music brings people together but now I realize it's only while the music is on. When it goes out we're back to reality.
| quote: | Originally posted by NYCTrancefan
Upon reading your post and being black I know exactly what you mean by that. I however never let other people affect my viewpoints, after all I tend to be a bit confident, cocky and very direct in my approach to others. It is hilarious however when in college this white girl asked me that question, oh you listen to that, like she was shocked I didn't listen to hip hop music. It's when people get to know you as an INDIVIDUAL that they then begin to see you for who you really are, seems straightforward but often you are stereotyped immediately. Live and let die is my motto.
Also if you go to Europe there are far more blacks into EDM compared to the U.S. because of its prevalence. How the heck did this thread get started anyway. |
Also, being from the Great NYC, I'm sure you'll agree that the majority of people here, including white and asians are into hip-hop. When I'm on campus chilling and there's a black dude with us, all my friend always are like what do you listen to or something? Like last week my friend Trish brought this kid to chill with us who was black, and my friend Alex gave her his MD player and there was some metal on it and he was like (whatever the band/song was on) "They're really good" and my friend without a hint of stereotype or racism is like " Oh, you listen to metal?" and the dude is like " yeah i don't listen to black music or w/e" my friend was like " Oh dude i never said you did i'm just asking"
But then on the other hand, i'm sitting in one of my classes and me and my friend are listening to his MP3 player to some beats and there's this slut next to me and she's like omfg i hate that techno bullshit and this black kid next to her is like it's not techno it's prog house shes like 
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Most people in the US, however, see being different or unique as a bad thing as most people here try to blend in with the crowd so they can feel wanted. This is why i'll probably be living in another country sooner or later.
