Unpopular Music Opinions

~~Soulflower~~ · 03-11-2014, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rjinn

My initial point was angry, violent hip-hop songs has been eventually geared towards both white and black people, gang violence for example, when you directly justified those attitudes because of how whites oppressed blacks. I wasn't talking about what hip-hop initially was created for.

The only thing I can tell this far is you're saying real hip-hop is just 'black people backlashing white people's unjust treatment." If that's the case, I'm glad it went fake because it's exploring other ideas and subjects now.

It is important to know what it was created for because then you might have an understanding of why some of those themes are in those songs.

You don't "get it"

All you are doing is giving adjectives to the songs. You label them angry and violent. What exactly are these songs talking about? These rap songs are not just angry and violent for no reason.

I am not saying that real hip hop is black people bashing white people's unfair treatment but since you do not "get it" it is natural you would think of that in a generic way. I was enlightening you on how Hip Hop was created and the history of black culture in America because when you understand that you will understand why black people are angry in rap songs. Why black people bash white people and the system.

So you are happy the establishment perpetuates black people as hoes, sluts, weak minded, ignorant, pimps, gang bangers, etc? You are happy that you do not have to hear black people "complain" about their struggles?

Is this board the establishment? lol

Rjinn · 03-11-2014, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by realtalk92

It is important to know what it was created for because then you might have an understanding of why some of those themes are in those songs.

DJ made a point about this which was ignored, so I'll leave it.

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You don't "get it"

I think I do, not sure about you though.

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All you are doing is giving adjectives to the songs. What exactly are these songs talking about? You label them angry and violent. These rap songs are not just angry and violent for no reason

Nope, I explained what's behind it, which was obviously missed. You can go ahead and ignore it if you want.

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I am not saying that real hip hop is black people bashing white people's unfair treatment but since you do not "get it" it is natural you would think of that in a generic way. I was enlightening you on how Hip Hop was created and the history of black culture in America because when you understand that you will understand why black people are angry in rap songs. Why black people bash white people and the system.

"Backlash" not "bash."

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So you are happy the establishment perpetuates black people as hoes, sluts, weak minded, ignorant, pimps, gang bangers, etc? You are happy that you do not have to hear black people "complain" about their struggles?

I don't listen to music these days for political reasons.

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Is this board the establishment? lol

Yep, we like pimps, hoes, sluts and gang-bangers.

djchameleon · 03-11-2014, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by realtalk92

You honestly believe that black people are not exploited in hip hop?

You don't think black women are degraded in music videos?
You do not think that black men are portrayed in a negative light?

Really?

Krump dancing is nothing compared to how a black woman is portrayed as a slut and how her body is objectified.

It does not matter that the rappers are OK with it. It still does not change the fact the hip hop mainstream culture is manufactured and purposely exploits African Americans.

You are trying to make it seem like they are being victimized. The point of me saying that are okay with it is that all parties are okay with these images that they are putting forth. They aren't being held hostage or being held at gun point.

Also over the past few years it isn't as bad as it used to be. The whole "video ho" phenomena has been toned down.

The Batlord · 03-11-2014, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hat€monger ?

Superunknown is one of the most boring albums I've ever heard.
That album alone was responsible for making me realise grunge was dead and it was time to move on.

You known, Soundgarden used to be my fav grunge band back in the day, but I care less and less each year. They still have songs I love, but a lot of it just leaves me cold. I think it's entirely possible that trying to weld Led Zeppelin onto alternative rock is a doomed enterprise.

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Jar of Flies is the best thing AiC ever released.

This. After the first four songs it gets kind of iffy, but from "Rotten Apple" to "No Excuses" that album is just brilliant.

RoxyRollah · 03-11-2014, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

You known, Soundgarden used to be my fav grunge band back in the day, but I care less and less each year. They still have songs I love, but a lot of it just leaves me cold. I think it's entirely possible that trying to weld Led Zeppelin onto alternative rock is a doomed enterprise

I am sorry what? I am not understanding this please rephrase that for me.

I am being serious. Like I am not trying to **** with you.

FRED HALE SR. · 03-11-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Jar of Flies is the best thing AiC ever released.

I can't really stomach that album. Its like Alice and Chains channeled Steve Vai and made an instrumental album. Besides maybe two songs that album was a throwaway.

Paul Smeenus · 03-11-2014, 10:11 AM

Jar of Flies is a good album but IMO Dirt is their masterpiece

The Batlord · 03-11-2014, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RoxyRollah

I am sorry what? I am not understanding this please rephrase that for me.

I am being serious. Like I am not trying to **** with you.

What didn't you understand? The Led Zeppelin thing? I can't think of much alt rock that's also so influenced by Led Zeppelin and that kind of classic rock, except Pearl Jam, and Pearl Jam has bored me since day one, hence my statement that trying to combine Led Zeppelin with alt rock is perhaps a bad idea.

FRED HALE SR. · 03-11-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus

Jar of Flies is a good album but IMO Dirt is their masterpiece

I'd certainly say its their best album pound for pound. I refrain from calling anything grunge a masterpiece though. Definitely a solid album overall.

RoxyRollah · 03-11-2014, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

What didn't you understand? The Led Zeppelin thing? I can't think of much alt rock that's also so influenced by Led Zeppelin and that kind of classic rock, Pearl Jam, and Pearl Jam has bored me since day one, hence my statement that trying to combine Led Zeppelin with alt rock is perhaps a bad idea.

Thank you! That's all I needed to hear.

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