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>>>> I know hip hop is treated as a disposable commodity by society. This is really depressing because most kids think of hip-hop as music only. I was taught h
by at-fates-hands 13y ago
>>>> I know hip hop is treated as a disposable commodity by society.
This is really depressing because most kids think of hip-hop as music only. I was taught hip-hop is a culture. Breakdancing, music, and graffiti are integral parts of the culture. It has such a rich, vibrant history that's disappearing as more and more suburban kids gravitate towards rap. Sure they know Kayne and Jay-Z. Do they know about Sofles, Dondi and Phase 2? Doubtful. Do they about the Rock Steady Crew or the Super Cr3w? No way.
Too many kids just think hip-hop = rap which is depressing.
Insane video of Sofles - Limitless: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv-Do30-P8A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv-Do30-P8A
- sizzle 13y agorap minus lies = hip hop in my opinion.
- mturmon 13y agoHey, thanks for that great link. Here's a viewpoint, coming from a different place, but with the same recognition of the one-dimensional quality of commercial rap, from a lover of hip-hop as a verbal art form -- http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2009/09/all-of-my-purple-life/26823/ http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2009/09/all... "I think that mix of vulnerability, confidence and honesty was why our mothers loved [Prince]. I think that was the sort of alchemy we missed in hip-hop. We got close a few times--notably De La Soul on Buddy or Eye Know, or The Roots on Silent Treatment or You Got Me. Also, there are a few Outkast joints. But we never achieved that sort of confidence--that sort of true manhood." Another viewpoint is from DJ Shadow ("Why Hip Hop Sucks in '96") -- it's the money.
- guelo 13y agoHuh? I think you're confused. A bunch of white guys in a dubstep video is definitely not hip hop.
- coldtea 13y agoInsane, but not hip-hop. Come to think of it, not even that insane.