Kiiii's Music Hall

**Frownland** · 01-14-2017, 05:52 PM

I'm not even ragging on your taste, I just want to understand it better. I want a less circular statement than "I like his music because of his music".

I think Batlord's right on this one. Lrn2musicbant

But by all means, don't defend your music and perpetuate the idea that you have ****ty taste because of it.

The Batlord · 01-14-2017, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiiii

What the **** do you want from me? It's pretty well known why I like Travis Scott. His music is what I like and obviously that is true because I've talked about him more than I have many other artists in this journal and my hip hop one. I'm not forcing you to read it and the fact that you are so uptight about it speaks more volumes than anything else.

This sudden infatuation with ragging on my tastes in my own journal is ridiculous.

We'd like some evidence that you've actually listened to his music, because we legitimately can not draw that conclusion from how vague your posts on it are.

Key · 01-14-2017, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

We'd like some evidence that you've actually listened to his music, because we legitimately can not draw that conclusion from how vague your posts on it are.

Check my last.fm you idiot. last.fm/user/ohforgetit1

My music taste is not anywhere near the amount of terrible that deserves such criticism. So keep it out of my journal.

**Frownland** · 01-14-2017, 06:06 PM

*sigh*

You think we're picking on you. We're trying to treat you like an equal for once and sticking to the topic of the journal by actually trying to talk about the music. It's unfortunate that you're incapable of civil discussion because at least that would've been interesting. Outraged personal attacks and victimization are just dull.

The Batlord · 01-14-2017, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiiii

Check my last.fm you idiot. last.fm/user/ohforgetit1

My music taste is not anywhere near the amount of terrible that deserves such criticism. So keep it out of my journal.

You'll go to any lengths to not talk about music won't you?

Key · 01-14-2017, 09:29 PM

Reasons Why I Love Travis Scott

When I first really started getting into hip-hop, I was introduced to an artist that made the transition into the genre much easier. I'm talking of course about Travis Scott. People will say "well, he's not really hip-hop" and that is true. But for me to be someone that never really knew a lot about the genre, and get introduced to an artist that has fragments of the genre while still making it his own, it's certainly a special thing.

He's not the smartest person in regards to lyrics and I can certainly understand why people seem to go the quick route and assume this guy has no talent. Thing is, sometimes with music, there really doesn't need to be something mindblowing or out of this world in order to be good. Travis Scott takes a formula that has worked for a while, and turns it into something that isn't only catchy, but super easy to listen to over and over again.

My first introduction was with Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight, and ever since listening to that album for the first time, I've been hooked ever since. People are always curious about what I hear when I hear the album, and what I hear is simply: something catchy and fun and something that doesn't take itself too seriously. That's not to say I don't take his music seriously or he doesn't for that matter. It's obvious that he's found his own niche and it works. Even in the Rodeo album he teamed up with some great people to make a truly fantastic album that can be spun again and again without getting too repetitive or old.

Lately, I have been bumping Rodeo far more than Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight, and it's because it gave me the same satisfaction that Birds gave me when I heard it for the first time. It's something you can both have in the background, and realize it's extremely catchy at the same time. At the end of the day, that's really all I like about it is that it's easy to get into, the lyrics are fun, and it's super fun and catchy. But again, Rodeo isn't something mindblowing or groundbreaking, but it really doesn't have to be. It is it's own thing and it works.

So, my reasoning for liking Travis Scott really just boils down to a few things.

it was my first real introduction to trap and super chill hip hop
reminds me of the time i got super high and listened to the whole thing. the album is fantastic high.
it's fun.

At the end of the day, I really don't have to justify why I like him, because it is my own reasoning. I've explained why I rate the albums the way I do, and I've explained why I like his music. It's catchy. It's fun. It doesn't try too hard. I'm not going to say it's the best thing I've ever heard, because obviously it isn't. But if you automatically put Travis Scott into the category of "mediocre", you obviously have not let yourself stop being so uptight to realize that it's meant to be catchy and fun. I get that people want to be into the weirdest thing ever made and y'know, some of that is just fine. But at some points there is some things that are just fun to listen to because...it's fun. There really needs to be no other reason than that.

**Frownland** · 01-14-2017, 10:03 PM

There ya go. I still think it's dull (which is the opposite of fun for me) but I can respect your opinion a little more now.

Key · 01-14-2017, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

There ya go. I still think it's dull (which is the opposite of fun for me) but I can respect your opinion a little more now.

I felt a more formal approach was better than arguing. Glad you approve though

Tristan_Geoff · 01-14-2017, 10:28 PM

I like a few of his tracks that I've heard but I stand by my stance that Antidote sucks.

The Batlord · 01-14-2017, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiiii

But if you automatically put Travis Scott into the category of "mediocre", you obviously have not let yourself stop being so uptight to realize that it's meant to be catchy and fun. I get that people want to be into the weirdest thing ever made and y'know, some of that is just fine. But at some points there is some things that are just fun to listen to because...it's fun. There really needs to be no other reason than that.

I listen to ICP and Britney Spears, so clearly there are other reasons to think he sucks beyond not being groundbreaking.

01-14-2017, 05:52 PM	#261 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	I'm not even ragging on your taste, I just want to understand it better. I want a less circular statement than "I like his music because of his music". I think Batlord's right on this one. Lrn2musicbant But by all means, don't defend your music and perpetuate the idea that you have ***ty taste because of it. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth.* d e a f b o x

01-14-2017, 06:06 PM	#264 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	sigh You think we're picking on you. We're trying to treat you like an equal for once and sticking to the topic of the journal by actually trying to talk about the music. It's unfortunate that you're incapable of civil discussion because at least that would've been interesting. Outraged personal attacks and victimization are just dull. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

01-14-2017, 09:29 PM	#266 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Reasons Why I Love Travis Scott When I first really started getting into hip-hop, I was introduced to an artist that made the transition into the genre much easier. I'm talking of course about Travis Scott. People will say "well, he's not really hip-hop" and that is true. But for me to be someone that never really knew a lot about the genre, and get introduced to an artist that has fragments of the genre while still making it his own, it's certainly a special thing. He's not the smartest person in regards to lyrics and I can certainly understand why people seem to go the quick route and assume this guy has no talent. Thing is, sometimes with music, there really doesn't need to be something mindblowing or out of this world in order to be good. Travis Scott takes a formula that has worked for a while, and turns it into something that isn't only catchy, but super easy to listen to over and over again. My first introduction was with Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight, and ever since listening to that album for the first time, I've been hooked ever since. People are always curious about what I hear when I hear the album, and what I hear is simply: something catchy and fun and something that doesn't take itself too seriously. That's not to say I don't take his music seriously or he doesn't for that matter. It's obvious that he's found his own niche and it works. Even in the Rodeo album he teamed up with some great people to make a truly fantastic album that can be spun again and again without getting too repetitive or old. Lately, I have been bumping Rodeo far more than Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight, and it's because it gave me the same satisfaction that Birds gave me when I heard it for the first time. It's something you can both have in the background, and realize it's extremely catchy at the same time. At the end of the day, that's really all I like about it is that it's easy to get into, the lyrics are fun, and it's super fun and catchy. But again, Rodeo isn't something mindblowing or groundbreaking, but it really doesn't have to be. It is it's own thing and it works. So, my reasoning for liking Travis Scott really just boils down to a few things. it was my first real introduction to trap and super chill hip hop reminds me of the time i got super high and listened to the whole thing. the album is fantastic high. it's fun. At the end of the day, I really don't have to justify why I like him, because it is my own reasoning. I've explained why I rate the albums the way I do, and I've explained why I like his music. It's catchy. It's fun. It doesn't try too hard. I'm not going to say it's the best thing I've ever heard, because obviously it isn't. But if you automatically put Travis Scott into the category of "mediocre", you obviously have not let yourself stop being so uptight to realize that it's meant to be catchy and fun. I get that people want to be into the weirdest thing ever made and y'know, some of that is just fine. But at some points there is some things that are just fun to listen to because...it's fun. There really needs to be no other reason than that.

01-14-2017, 10:03 PM	#267 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	There ya go. I still think it's dull (which is the opposite of fun for me) but I can respect your opinion a little more now. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x