I don't know if it's because I listen to my music incessently or maybe I'm growing more diverse in taste...and I have a feeling it's been influenced by my pop-culture generation.
But, I've been listening to/ downloading more Rap music lately than I ever have before. I've always liked rap, but considered the "rock" music I listen to regularly to be on a higher level of musical accomplishment. However, it's hit me these past two weeks that Rap music should be celebrated and enjoyed for it's musical quality, not just it's pop-culture trends.
Rap and Rock are now incomparible to me. It's not that "Rock" is better than "rap" or vice versa...they're 2 totally different, yet equally talented (in my opinion) ways of composing music and expressing emotion through the lyrics. So thumbs up to any decent form of musical expression. And it's good to hear a change of pace on the ole' i-pod.
My Trusted MOGs
great post.
my favorite pac album was makaveli, front to back it was his most consistent project .. to me at least
My Trusted MOGs
As with any genre of music, hip-hop has lyrical and musical masterpieces as well as pop-chart "made-for-profit" hits. Unfortunately, quite a bit of the latter makes it to the general public while the good stuff takes a little more exploration to get to... But branching out to different genres is always good.
My Trusted MOGs
thank you for the comments.