Let's get some things straight...

[lfunkhouse]

You can't listen to hip-hop music. This frustrates me to no end when people proclaim to listen to hip-hop music...

There is NO SUCH THING.

Hip-Hop is a subculture. It encompasses some music genres, artforms, fashion etc.

What is Hip-Hop?

The terms rap and rap music are often used to describe the musical part of the hip-hop movement that evolved during the years, while the term hip-hop is used to describe the whole culture that evolved from the musical movement initially. The terms rap music and hip hop music are not synonymous, the last one being used to describe the implication of another element of hip-hop, the DJ-ing part. Generally, describing the music the term rap music is used.

"Hip hop music" is also erroneously used at times to describe related genres of music, such as contemporary R&B, which are primarily sung, probably for increasing their commercial appeal; while singing is commonly present in hip hop tracks, the main vocal (if there are vocals) is always rapped.

There are 4 elements of the Hip Hop subculture:

1) Break-dance: the dance form which, employs a high standard of difficulty and technique

2) Graffiti: illegal street art, which often appropriate the actions of advertising

3) Turntablism: a form of bricolage, utilizing music from any genre to create a new beat

4) Rap: lyrics which are spoken rather than sung, utilizing metaphors, similes and play on words


**taken from my class notes on contemporary culture

[Ree123]

hopefully that helped someone, thanks

[Grinding God]

Err whatever mate. The point of this was ?

[crazy_dave]

I'm still gonna refer to that style of music as 'Hip Hop'. Just makes things simple.

[Blind Sheppard]

I would say that was true in the late 80s but nowadays i'd refer to rap as most of the crap mainstream kids rappers and hip hop as proper groups who haven't decided to be like that all of a sudden to cash in.

[rankz]

I'm still gonna refer to it as shit music that incourages gangs, theft, drugs, knife crimes, guns, violence, etc.

[Blind Sheppard]

I'm still gonna refer to it as shit music that incourages gangs, theft, drugs, knife crimes, guns, violence, etc.
Christ, that is a pathetic immature view.

[Grinding God]

I'm still gonna refer to it as shit music that incourages gangs, theft, drugs, knife crimes, guns, violence, etc.


You're a bit narrow minded, aren't you?

[Sk8 Shorty's]

I'm still gonna refer to it as shit music that incourages gangs, theft, drugs, knife crimes, guns, violence, etc.
and what music do u listen to?
dont be such an arrogant bitch.

[lfunkhouse]

You're a bit narrow minded, aren't you?


i was just going to post the same thing.

there are a lot of rappers that actually have something to say, that isn't gang related, or about drugs etc.


and to the guy who said:

I would say that was true in the late 80s but nowadays i'd refer to rap as most of the crap mainstream kids rappers and hip hop as proper groups who haven't decided to be like that all of a sudden to cash in.

as someone who is studying contemporary culture (me), i would have to strongly disagree with this statement. clearly you do not follow the underground hip hop movements, otherwise you would not have made such a statement.

the mainstream crap you see/hear only scratches the surface of the hip hop movement.

[lfunkhouse]

Err whatever mate. The point of this was ?

to educate the ignorant. ignorance is a disease that is rampant and spreading on these boards... especially when it comes to music.

[rankz]

haha Well I've never heard a rap that doesn't mention drugs or gangs or crime, etc

[D.G.K.]

You can't listen to hip-hop music. This frustrates me to no end when people proclaim to listen to hip-hop music...

There is NO SUCH THING.

Hip-Hop is a subculture. It encompasses some music genres, artforms, fashion etc.

What is Hip-Hop?

The terms rap and rap music are often used to describe the musical part of the hip-hop movement that evolved during the years, while the term hip-hop is used to describe the whole culture that evolved from the musical movement initially. The terms rap music and hip hop music are not synonymous, the last one being used to describe the implication of another element of hip-hop, the DJ-ing part. Generally, describing the music the term rap music is used.

"Hip hop music" is also erroneously used at times to describe related genres of music, such as contemporary R&B, which are primarily sung, probably for increasing their commercial appeal; while singing is commonly present in hip hop tracks, the main vocal (if there are vocals) is always rapped.

There are 4 elements of the Hip Hop subculture:

1) Break-dance: the dance form which, employs a high standard of difficulty and technique

2) Graffiti: illegal street art, which often appropriate the actions of advertising

3) Turntablism: a form of bricolage, utilizing music from any genre to create a new beat

4) Rap: lyrics which are spoken rather than sung, utilizing metaphors, similes and play on words


**taken from my class notes on contemporary culture


Your a ****in' hypocrite. Your name is lfunkhouse yet you don't like Hip- Hop?

[China Skate]

haha Well I've never heard a rap that doesn't mention drugs or gangs or crime, etc
Black Eyed Peas.
Obviosuly, you haven't heard much aside from G Unit.

to educate the ignorant. ignorance is a disease that is rampant and spreading on these boards... especially when it comes to music.
I seriously hope you get hit by a train some day. Go **** a goat.

[pop38]

Adding to what China's saying, Public Enemy.

[HailToTheThief]

to educate the ignorant. ignorance is a disease that is rampant and spreading on these boards... especially when it comes to music.I hate to call you out, dude, but get over yourself. Acting like a big shot because you took a culture class makes you look like arrogant trash.

[chandler_b]

everyone to there own.

to be honest i think a more important issue is the conforming pop culture of many nations as a whole, this needs addressing more.

[ChristianRocker]

haha Well I've never heard a rap that doesn't mention or gangs or crime, etc

Well then get out from under the rock and listen to some stuff by Tobymac

[D.G.K.]

Well then get out from under the rock and listen to some stuff by Tobymac

How about you crawl under a rock because he sucks.

[almostsk8er33]

Black Eyed Peas.
Obviosuly, you haven't heard much aside from G Unit.


I seriously hope you get hit by a train some day. Go **** a goat.


Hahahhahahahaha omg dude. Your friken hilarious. Hip hop is okay music in my opinion. I have been getting into rock music more.

[Poser Park]

Well then get out from under the rock and listen to some stuff by Tobymac


Yeah...right...



Tobymac....



*lol's something furious*

[skateblank714]

I hate to call you out, dude, but get over yourself. Acting like a big shot because you took a culture class makes you look like arrogant trash.
i still what to hear ifunkshouse response this comment

immortal technique, awesome ****ing group right there, if you havent heard of them download these songs
-Peruvian cocaine
-dance with the devil (long ****ed up song right there, brilliant though)
-the point of no return
-bin laden
-internally bleeding

and just about all their songs

[Griptape Flip]

to educate the ignorant. ignorance is a disease that is rampant and spreading on these boards... especially when it comes to music.

You know what's funny? You talk about education, but you can't even use some proper grammar. Your statement just screams "Hypocrite!" If you think we're all ignorant here, then go somewhere else, you've already made an ass of yourself. You're quick to point out others errors, but slow to see your own. I'm very happy that you're educated in Hip Hop, go have fun with that...But I will tell you now, you cannot just walk in here, and scream your bullshit. It's really funny, you come in here, act like a fool, then bitch out the mods, clean up your ****ing act.

[D.G.K.]

immortal technique isnt a group and and someone just poured a bunch of sand down my vagina... ouchy itchy

[Element 4 life]

HIP HOP IS THE HIPPEST HOP In ALL OF THE LAND! but seriously who cares, if u dont like hip hop then dont talk about it there is no point causing arguments over some thing so stupid, and the whole point of this thread was pointless, u obviously just wanted to show off that u take a fancy culture class but no one gives a bollocks i say this thread gets closed.

[skateblank714]

immortal technique isnt a group and and someone just poured a bunch of sand down my vagina... ouchy itchy

oops apperantly immortal technique is only one person, thank you for pointing that out... and for that extra little bit

[thelemon32]

well...i enjoy some 'company flow' every once in a while...thats what i call hip-hop (even if it isn't a genre)

[GrizzledJASPER]

Not every song needs a message. Sometimes you just gotta get crunk, so crank that "shit music" up and stop givin a shit for a second.

[skateblank714]

Not every song needs a message. Sometimes you just gotta get crunk, so crank that "shit music" up and stop givin a shit for a second.
OKAY
http://www.kaboem.nl/data/cache/images/267d4fc6cf7b0340f691861dc2c5ebe6.jpg

[GrizzledJASPER]

haha, thats the shit man.

[Blind Sheppard]

YEAAAAAAH. Been listening to Lil Jon none stop.


GET CRUNK MUTHA****ER GET CRUNK.

[Ramp]