My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

[ALVAREZ6]

Applicable to every single genre, not just rap. There are a very select few in every genre of music that both have great lyrics and a great musical aspect to their songs as well. Generally, it's just one or the other though.

Well, I sort of agree, but sort of disagree.

Any given rapper will rap about the same over and over again. From song to song, so much of the lyrical content is exactly the same...it's almost like the majority of the songs have no train of thought and are just a bunch of short random, replaceable blurbs on in es, gettin money, sittin on 22s that kind of thing. You'll hear that sort of in most rap songs as if it's the standard filler..except sometimes it comprises such a large % of the actual song that they really are saying nothing and most of the song is basically filler.

[ALVAREZ6]

Kanye is a smart artist, but not neccesarily a good rapper (he's more of a pop star who raps). Appeals to younger generation and young to middle aged females, thus resulting in a load of sales and money.

Very subtle change. I think the statement holds true anyway.

[Phillip]

Well, I sort of agree, but sort of disagree.

Any given rapper will rap about the same over and over again. From song to song, so much of the lyrical content is exactly the same...it's almost like the majority of the songs have no train of thought and are just a bunch of short random, replaceable blurbs on in es, gettin money, sittin on 22s that kind of thing. You'll hear that sort of in most rap songs as if it's the standard filler..except sometimes it comprises such a large % of the actual song that they really are saying nothing and most of the song is basically filler.

And there are plenty of rock and country artists who never shut the up about some girl or boy who broke their heart, and/or the next boy or girl they are falling in love with.

[Cry Havoc]

I don't listen to much hippity hop music, so I don't get why skits are even on albums. The time wasted on them could be used putting in songs that didn't make the cut.

agreed. the worst is OutKast. you get like 25 tracks an album, but only 12 of them are actual songs.

Why don't you guys rip the CD to your hard drive and edit the skits out? It's a relatively simple process.

Listening to this album now. Power is very decent, Dark Fantasy and Gorgeous didn't really impress me much.

However, All of the Lights is simply a phenomenal song. The horns sound absolutely incredible a pair of good headphones and really give a fantastic contrast to the heavy beat and vocals.

[Phillip]

Very subtle change. I think the statement holds true anyway.

I don't neccesarily disagree with your change, although he is a far superior rapper to Nelly.

[Cry Havoc]

Maybe you misunderstood.

I am saying that if you are a rapper and are doing because that is where your talent is and that is who you are-then I can understand that and respect that.

If you come out as a rapper and as soon as you see success...you are suddenly and actor and don't even rap anymore...that is the s I was referring to.

After reading this thread, I have to wonder what kind of music you listen to.

[Phillip]

Why don't you guys rip the CD to your hard drive and edit the skits out? It's a relatively simple process.

supernerd to the rescue!!!

[IronMexican]

After reading this thread, I have to wonder what kind of music you listen to.

Beethoven, Mozart. I could go on and on.

[Cry Havoc]

supernerd to the rescue!!!

Yes, as opposed to whining, I prefer to actually do something about it. Just sayin'.

[Phillip]

Yes, as opposed to whining, I prefer to actually do something about it. Just sayin'.

ah yes, nothing like do-it-yourself

is that your same philosophy on life when feeling horny? instead of finding a female for a blowjob, you do it yourself!

[monosylab1k]

Why don't you guys rip the CD to your hard drive and edit the skits out? It's a relatively simple process.

Well in the case of "Blame Game" that's impossible because the skit is attached to the song. And back when OutKast actually made music, I was still buying CD's (lol).

[monosylab1k]

Very subtle change. I think the statement holds true anyway.

First off, Kanye is on another level than ing Nelly as far as rapping is concerned.

Second, unless you've been living under a rock for the past year, you'd know that EVERY WOMAN IN AMERICA HATES KANYE WEST RIGHT NOW because of what he did to Taylor Swift. You stupid .

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

crofl Nelly

Power is such a great song

[LnGrrrR]

Since the song "through the wire", Kanye west has only progressed in becoming more of a . He's following the career path of Nelly...or probably 90% of all rappers to be honest (not to imply Nelly is a , just relating to the music. They'll make some decent music at the beginning which gets them out there and famous, and then they slowly fade out. There aren't too many major rappers that have put out good throughout their entire long career.

Jay-Z says o. (As far as commercial cred.)

As far as street cred, Del tha Funkee sapien has been pretty good throughout his career.

[Cry Havoc]

ah yes, nothing like do-it-yourself

is that your same philosophy on life when feeling horny? instead of finding a female for a blowjob, you do it yourself!

You must enjoy that burning sensation you get from random strange.

Well in the case of "Blame Game" that's impossible because the skit is attached to the song. And back when OutKast actually made music, I was still buying CD's (lol).

Still easy as to edit out and then re-encode.

[ALVAREZ6]

First off, Kanye is on another level than ing Nelly as far as rapping is concerned.

Second, unless you've been living under a rock for the past year, you'd know that EVERY WOMAN IN AMERICA HATES KANYE WEST RIGHT NOW because of what he did to Taylor Swift. You stupid .

I'm aware of the swift incident, I'm also aware than tons of s still jam to his music.



Oh yeah, and no Kanye is on another level of success. I'm also relating them because both are hardly rappers.

[tlongII]

[MannyIsGod]

Too much Tlong. You killed it.

[The Reckoning]

any guy who decides to replace his teeth with diamonds isnt really a genius (musical or the like) in my opinion.

[Trill Clinton]

Why is Nelly being mentioned in this thread?

[oh crap]

on repeat listens, outside of dark fantasy/ so appalled/ devil in a new dress/ blame game, i feel this album under delivers just a bit. still can't hate, overall pretty good but i'd probably go 7/10 instead of most of the 8- 10's.

[Venti Quattro]

I am fully convinced that the Chris Rock skit destroyed the best song in the album le of Blame Game.

Also who heard the bonus track? To those who haven't, never mind listening to it...

[The Gemini Method]

I have only listened to up to about All the Lights and I'm rather enjoying this release. It sure warrants the hype as opposed to any other release of recent vintage. It's up there with his better work.

[Cry Havoc]

ITT: Police officers (hopefully former) making physical threats to fight people over the internet.

[The Gemini Method]

Yeah, the Chris Rock portion or Blame Game kinda puts a damper on it. Otherwise, that's one of my faves on the whole album...