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| quote: | Originally posted by AwakenedAddict
You guys can't seriously blame hip-hop (or rap, w/e) for the actions of these people. Hip hop is a style of music, like rock, jazz, folk, pop, EDM, etc; like all other musical genres, is a fusion of lyrical and instrumental components. It is unfair to associate hip hop with violence as there are many artists in this genre who produce and create intelligent, aware music that has the potential to educate listeners (ie: Common, Mos Def, Black Eyed Peas, and too many others to list here).
In my opinion, the problem lies both in the individual artists and the public who creates demand for such artists. Whether such artists do it for the money, or actually believe the images they portray, is irrelevant. Such artists tarnish the hip hop scene and give it a bad reputation... too bad they are in the majority these days.
Back in the day, violent messages in hip hop were an expression of the conditions facing black, inner-city residents. In such a climate, violetn hip hop lyrics were accepted because they embodied the frustration and repression of a group of people.. however, now that hip hop has been popularized, there is no need for violent messages in hip hop. |
Kudos, I listen to a variety of music from Classical through to hip-hop/rap and especially including EDM. IMO if you want to bash a music genre for ruining peoples lives target Emo and any of the other whiny trash punk, industrial garbage that floats around. Metal doesn't get thrown in with industrial cuz for the most part the music is just angry energy as opposed to complaining and whining. I hate any type of music that complains about the world. I don't mind music that gives examples of fixing it mind you (EDM and Hip Hop both feature this). And ya every now and then I don't care how degrading hip hop is, I like a little bit o' Biggies Big Booty Hos
Peace!
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