Arguin on what rap is to ignorant people.

[AliJack]

You can just paste this to rap haters whenever you want to make in argument defending rap: (if you get better versions, post here, this one is from urbandictionary.com, but i find it good)

Rap is a music genre.Its hated by many people that believe in the stereo type that only blacks make rap and its always about shooting cops, drugs, money and sex. Which leads to another stereo type that says all blacks like rap...
1.Not all blacks like rap.
2.Not all rap is about money drugs and sex...
3.Not all people who like rap are black
People who don't like rap, usually say
"Rap is crap that has artists like 50 Cent."
These are people who know nothing about rap, and judge it by what they see on TV.
Rap is poetry, despite what any other person says.
Rap is like poetry with attitude,poetry even if it involves a bit of gangsterism
Look at Mos Def. That is a real rapper.
Somebody like 50 Cent or Cassidy has nothing on somebody like Mos Def, but they are still rappers.
Most people say that rap degrades women. I don't really think so, because people need to realize..
A bitch is a bitch.
A hoe is a hoe.
A whore is a whore.
And a lady is a lady.
Rap has something called a beat to it, something that sounds catchy and something you can dance to.
For instance Tupac's California Love is something you can dance to.
And anybody that tries to say thats not a good song doesn't have a soul, because there is a great positive message in songs like this.
Some people say rap is senseless and doesnt talk about anything.
Wake up people thats what music is.
The ability to say express yourself, and it just so happens rap expresses itself more than others.
And anybody who doesn't like rap, thats fine, but dont talk shit about it when you don't even know about it.

[Ella]

someone send this to Oprah...

[AliJack]

those are really shit points to be fair, i've read/heard better.

I know man, but i just pulled it off the net and i'm trying to get better ones but this is good enough so far.

[AbramIsaac]

Rap is a music genre that at one time existed more for it's socially conscious themes, rather than commercial appeal. Originating from urban areas, lyrics about drugs, sex, guns, and violence were staples of the sub-genre, Gangsta Rap. As the genre grew in popularity, styles began to emerge that were in conflict with the original style, leading on to hip hop. As Rap was primarily comprised of lyrics, Hip Hop placed a greater emphasis on the music production, sometimes leading to a lack of substance in lyrics. Today, Hip-Hop/Rap exists as a mainstream genre, that--like most mainstream genres--is a diluted version of it's former self.

That might work a little better.

[macdaddy019967]

don't argue with these people there ignorance will never dumb down

[AliJack]

Thanks for your feedback people, I say if we all stand together, IT WILL TAKE A NATION OF MILLIONS TO HOLD US BACK Hip-Hop lives forever.

[AbramIsaac]

those are really shit points to be fair, i've read/heard better.

Word. But I fuckin hate people who try to say rap isn't music.

It's progressed, but technically speaking, rap is pretty primitive when talking about music. The production is still simple compared to the progressions of more classical forms of music, the harmonies, melodies, etc.

It is music, but there's more of an emphasis on the lyrics than the actual music.

[gutawafang]

don't argue with these people there ignorance will never dumb down

I agree.

[Joe M]

I remember a few years ago I overheard this kid telling his friend that rap stands for
Retards Attempting Poetry.

I smacked the little fucker.

[mcZu]

those are really shit points to be fair, i've read/heard better.

Word. But I fuckin hate people who try to say rap isn't music.

It's progressed, but technically speaking, rap is pretty primitive when talking about music. The production is still simple compared to the progressions of more classical forms of music, the harmonies, melodies, etc.

It is music, but there's more of an emphasis on the lyrics than the actual music.

Listen to some Premier and J Dilla beats.