Even though I consider myself more of a metal head, I absolutely hate fucking crunk and Lil' John and the Yin Yang morons or whatever the hell they try to sell. But on the other hand I don't think rap and hiphop have to be completely intellectual or deep. What ever happened to all the rappers like Snoop Dog and Dr. Dre or Warren G and Nate Dog, rappers you could just listen to and chill out to? I'm pretty ignorant of underground rap and hip hop today, aside from loving The Roots earlier albums, so I might not be speaking the truth. It just seems to me like the only thing rap offers today are high strung and intensely boring Beyonce or Twista.
However, I do think that Jay-Z constantly pushes the boundaries of mainstream rap. His last albums have all been totally unique compared the the slew of garbage played with him on the radio. And the Beastie Boys constantly put to shame the ultra-produced electronic hip hop, I love listening to Mix Master Mike tearing up the turn tables...it always leaves my jaw hanging!
Do any extreme metalheads find themself in the same position as the hiphop crowd? Me and my roomie were talking about this the other day. "What kind of music do you listen to?"..."Oh...uhhh....I guess I like rock and metal."..."Oh I LOVE rock and metal! Good Charlotte and The Killers are my favorite!!!" *slaps forehead* Always an awkward question when wearing say a Zyklon t shirt or something
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