R.I.P. Hip-Hop: 1979-2013

[Proxy]

What do any of you guys expect out of music made for the general audience? Spend some ing extra time to find good musicians and stop ing about the pop music you hear on the radio. There's more, and better music nowadays then there's ever been.

[xmas1997]

Like 5 years ago, I took a course in college about the history of media and the guy was saying some interesting stuff about why music (not just hip hop but pretty much across the board) isn't considered as good as it used to be. He said the reason is because of the filesharing and illegal mp3 downloading that started with Napster. Basically boiled it down to the majority of sales are coming from kids and parents buying music for kids, so that's why all the Justin Bieber, One Direction is so popular despite being 110% pure unadulterated crap. Same thing is happening to hip hop. I've always hated Drake, mostly because of that stupid YOLO song, but this one is pretty bad too.

I don't know how true that teacher's facts were, but it makes a lot of sense to me. I'm sure most artists have loyal fans that actually buy the album if they like it but pretty much everyone I know just downloads everything they want for free.

This is pretty much on the level.
They say once a music genre is used on mainstream TV ads and shows, that is the death knell of the genre.
Just wondering what genre of music will be the next big thing.
There really hasn't been a big revolution in music since the 60s with the Beatles, and their songs launched all sorts of genres since.

[Suspect]

Hip-hop ain't dead. Good Hip-hop is alive and well in the independent scene. People need to quit crying the "Hip-hop is dead" b/s. Turn off the radio and check the underground for dope music if you're that much in need of some raw Hip-hop. Go check out Elzhi, Phonte, Galapagos4 Records, Von Pea, 9th Wonder, Khrysis, Clear Soul Forces, Skyzoo, and whatever is being sold at UGHH, then try saying Hip-hop is dead. And it's your own fault if you're sleeping on artists because they're not on the radio.

Little Brother still making music?

[Two10Whitey]

Little Brother still making music?

Big Pooh is busy with his solo career, Phonte is running a label with Nicolay, and 9th is still producing fire. Another LB album would be great.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Dude, there are still very legitimate rappers out there nowadays. To call it dead is ignorant. Drake brought out some pretty real songs. This is coming from someone whose favorite rapper is Tupac.

[Bill_Brasky]

am i the only that actually buys music?

[AchillesHeel]

Cause of death: Drake



This soft got using Wu-Tang's name to push his bubblegum pop rap is just pure blasphemy, tbh....

Pound Cake ft. Jay-Z was a dope song off the album

I dug the beat though, don't really care much about Drake's singing but the track might be growing on me a little bit. Definitely not his worst .

[xmas1997]

There are still legitimate rappers out here with something valid to say, but their numbers are decreasing by leaps and bounds these days. The genre has pretty much run its course and is dying.
In the near future we will see the exceptions rather than the rule as a new form of music genre replaces it.
It happens to every genre, it is inevitable, and usually goes along with each new generation.

[Clipper Nation]

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[Joyrider]

Thought this was be an appropriate place to post this. Sick show I'm working with in March.

[Two10Whitey]

Thought this was be an appropriate place to post this. Sick show I'm working with in March.

Damn! Paint by Numbers and DJ Jester? Haven't heard those names in a while.

[xmas1997]

So, any guesses as to what the next big genre in music will be?

[The Gemini Method]

So, any guesses as to what the next big genre in music will be?

Brostep Indie Hipster Orchestra mashups!

[Clipper Nation]

So, any guesses as to what the next big genre in music will be?

Dubstep and EDM seem to be the popular genres of the moment.... not my cup of tea personally, but I can't deny their popularity....

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

dubstep is complete ass

[Venti Quattro]

People who listen to dubstep and EDM should kill themselves

[Killakobe81]

Rakim, Nas, Jay-Z, Biggie, Tupac, Wu-Tang Clan, Big L, Gang Starr, A Tribe Called Quest, and Snoop Dogg, for starters.... Drake wouldn't be anywhere near that record, btw

My man CN with the hip hop goods. I don't hate Drake. There is a place for his metrosexual raps ... and he actually has talent. He just sometimes like Wayne before him relies too much on punchline/metaphors and not enough storytelling or messaging. Both guys are talented. But the time when he (Drake) is the best rapper alive tells you how much trouble hip hop is in,

Glad Kendrick has shook up the game ... it's his time hopefully he doesn't blow it with his second major albulm.

[Venti Quattro]

I don't hate Drake. There is a place for his metrosexual raps ...

Yeah, in the ing garbage bag.

[Killakobe81]

Don't forget Pitbull

he is not hip hop, he is dance party, club music now and to be honest he is successful and talented at it. he caters to the grown and sexy crowd and from what I hear his live shows are amazing. he has grown past the typical hip hop market he is a pop star really not a hip hop artist.

[Killakobe81]

Yeah, in the ing garbage bag.

he I thought about that joke ... even wrote it but deleted it but figured it would cloud my point. Drake has skills but his rap formula sells. he has clever punchlines for his fans that says he is the best rapper alive, the sing songsy for the ladies and crossover appeal and a few beats that bang for mixtapes. As nice as Jay-z is (was) it is a similar strategy just "softer". And women love it.

His mixtapes back in the day were cool ...

[Avante]

Rap and hip hop takes so little talent.

[Clipper Nation]

Rap and hip hop takes so little talent.

It takes a lot more talent than memorizing almanac lists does

[Huey Freeman]

Rap and hip hop takes so little talent.

The kids seem to like it
Maybe that fact will spark your interest