03-20-2011, 07:54 PM
I expected this answer. And I don't mean that in a bad way. Essentially, just like anger toward the bible (i'm not religious but i'm also not against religion either...my brother in law is a religion teacher and we have many healthy debates) I feel is fueled by biased information, just like anger towards music. You can interpret it in many ways. Do me a favour, and listen to a couple of songs for me:
Eminem - Stan
2Pac - Changes
I think these songs provide a certain perspective, the first in defense of vulgarity in songs, and the second about the whole "gangster" culture. Hip Hop/Rap is pretty misunderstood, in my opinion, and despite its graphic nature (like the contents of the bible, no less) it still has a strong message.
The exception of course is mainstream hip hop/rap music, which, people rarely care about the lyrics, just the beat. It's a lot like comparing literature with trashy novels.
(now pop music is another story, but still worth talking about)
Another thing I want to ask...what's the difference between
Madonna - Material Girl
and
Marilyn Monroe - Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend
?
Eminem - Stan
2Pac - Changes
I think these songs provide a certain perspective, the first in defense of vulgarity in songs, and the second about the whole "gangster" culture. Hip Hop/Rap is pretty misunderstood, in my opinion, and despite its graphic nature (like the contents of the bible, no less) it still has a strong message.
The exception of course is mainstream hip hop/rap music, which, people rarely care about the lyrics, just the beat. It's a lot like comparing literature with trashy novels.
(now pop music is another story, but still worth talking about)
Another thing I want to ask...what's the difference between
Madonna - Material Girl
and
Marilyn Monroe - Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend
?
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