Rap "music" sales take nosedive

So provide some concrete evidence that my opinions are skewed.  We all know I could google up a half dozen rap lyric sheets that would get me banned for life, I invite you to post ONE that you would consider worth listening to that is socially acceptable by the standards offered in teh TOS of this forum.

Not argue, not flame, debate. 

[QUOTE="ROLFCHANK"][QUOTE="Comorat"][QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"][QUOTE="Comorat"]Here we go again, I make a point, invite others to disprove it and I get flames. Typical and not surprising in the least.Ultimas_Blade

[QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"][QUOTE="ROLFCHANK"][QUOTE="Comorat"][QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"][QUOTE="Comorat"]Here we go again, I make a point, invite others to disprove it and I get flames. Typical and not surprising in the least.Comorat

[QUOTE="Master_Greedo"]He could also try some Christian Rap like TobyMac or KJ-52. Or the Beastie Boys, although none of their songs are really that deep... Tupac "Changes" isn't too "vulgar". But it looks hopeless for this guy to contemplate that Rap music could be good. The best rapper of all time (IMO) is Immortal Technique, and he swears like a mutha******. But his raps are probably the smartest in the whole industry. Besides, he's underground and staying that way, and that makes the cake all the more sweeter.dhyce

Immortal Technique is my favorite as well! Haha

Plus, Sage Francis, Edan, and Aesop Rock do plenty of unvulgar stuff as well, I'm pretty sure MF Doom does plenty as well, heck, I'm probably missing a whole bunch.

So provide some concrete evidence that my opinions are skewed.  We all know I could google up a half dozen rap lyric sheets that would get me banned for life, I invite you to post ONE that you would consider worth listening to that is socially acceptable by the standards offered in teh TOS of this forum.

Not argue, not flame, debate. 

Comorat

[Verse 1]
First got it when he was six
Didn't know any tricks
Matter of fact first time he got on it he slipped
Landed on his hip
And bust his lip
For a week he had to talk with a lisp
Like THISSSSS
Now we can end the story right here
But shorty didn't quit there was something in the air
Yea, he said it was something so appealing
He couldn't fight the feeling
Something about it
He knew he couldn't doubt it
Couldn't understand it
Brand it, just the first kickflip he land it
Uh, labeled a misfit, a bandit
Kakunk Kakunk Kakunk!
His neighbors couldn't stand it so
He was banished to the park
Started in the morning wouldn't stop 'til after dark
Yea, when they said, "It's getting late in here..
...so I'm sorry young man there's no skating here"

[Chorus]
And so he kick, push, kick, push, kick, push, kick, push, coast
And away he rolled
Just a rebel to the world with no place to go
And so he kick, push, kick, push, kick, push, kick, push, coast
So come and skate with me
Just a rebel
Looking for a place to be
So let's kick...and push...and coast    -Lupe Fiasco

rapping about skateboarding.

[QUOTE="Comorat"][QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"][QUOTE="ROLFCHANK"][QUOTE="Comorat"][QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"][QUOTE="Comorat"]Here we go again, I make a point, invite others to disprove it and I get flames. Typical and not surprising in the least.ROLFCHANK

[QUOTE="dhyce"]

[QUOTE="Master_Greedo"]He could also try some Christian Rap like TobyMac or KJ-52. Or the Beastie Boys, although none of their songs are really that deep... Tupac "Changes" isn't too "vulgar". But it looks hopeless for this guy to contemplate that Rap music could be good. The best rapper of all time (IMO) is Immortal Technique, and he swears like a mutha******. But his raps are probably the smartest in the whole industry. Besides, he's underground and staying that way, and that makes the cake all the more sweeter.Ultimas_Blade

Immortal Technique is my favorite as well! Haha

Plus, Sage Francis, Edan, and Aesop Rock do plenty of unvulgar stuff as well, I'm pretty sure MF Doom does plenty as well, heck, I'm probably missing a whole bunch.

[QUOTE="Comorat"]

So provide some concrete evidence that my opinions are skewed.  We all know I could google up a half dozen rap lyric sheets that would get me banned for life, I invite you to post ONE that you would consider worth listening to that is socially acceptable by the standards offered in teh TOS of this forum.

Not argue, not flame, debate. 

TSCombo

[Verse 1]
First got it when he was six
Didn't know any tricks
Matter of fact first time he got on it he slipped
Landed on his hip
And bust his lip
For a week he had to talk with a lisp
Like THISSSSS
Now we can end the story right here
But shorty didn't quit there was something in the air
Yea, he said it was something so appealing
He couldn't fight the feeling
Something about it
He knew he couldn't doubt it
Couldn't understand it
Brand it, just the first kickflip he land it
Uh, labeled a misfit, a bandit
Kakunk Kakunk Kakunk!
His neighbors couldn't stand it so
He was banished to the park
Started in the morning wouldn't stop 'til after dark
Yea, when they said, "It's getting late in here..
...so I'm sorry young man there's no skating here"

[Chorus]
And so he kick, push, kick, push, kick, push, kick, push, coast
And away he rolled
Just a rebel to the world with no place to go
And so he kick, push, kick, push, kick, push, kick, push, coast
So come and skate with me
Just a rebel
Looking for a place to be
So let's kick...and push...and coast    -Lupe Fiasco

rapping about skateboarding.

[QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"][QUOTE="dhyce"]

[QUOTE="Master_Greedo"]He could also try some Christian Rap like TobyMac or KJ-52. Or the Beastie Boys, although none of their songs are really that deep... Tupac "Changes" isn't too "vulgar". But it looks hopeless for this guy to contemplate that Rap music could be good. The best rapper of all time (IMO) is Immortal Technique, and he swears like a mutha******. But his raps are probably the smartest in the whole industry. Besides, he's underground and staying that way, and that makes the cake all the more sweeter.ROLFCHANK

Immortal Technique is my favorite as well! Haha

Plus, Sage Francis, Edan, and Aesop Rock do plenty of unvulgar stuff as well, I'm pretty sure MF Doom does plenty as well, heck, I'm probably missing a whole bunch.

[QUOTE="ROLFCHANK"][QUOTE="Comorat"][QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"][QUOTE="ROLFCHANK"][QUOTE="Comorat"][QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"][QUOTE="Comorat"]Here we go again, I make a point, invite others to disprove it and I get flames. Typical and not surprising in the least.Comorat

[QUOTE="Comorat"][QUOTE="ROLFCHANK"][QUOTE="Comorat"][QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"][QUOTE="ROLFCHANK"][QUOTE="Comorat"][QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"][QUOTE="Comorat"]Here we go again, I make a point, invite others to disprove it and I get flames. Typical and not surprising in the least.ROLFCHANK

[QUOTE="ROLFCHANK"][QUOTE="Comorat"][QUOTE="ROLFCHANK"][QUOTE="Comorat"][QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"][QUOTE="ROLFCHANK"][QUOTE="Comorat"][QUOTE="Ultimas_Blade"][QUOTE="Comorat"]Here we go again, I make a point, invite others to disprove it and I get flames. Typical and not surprising in the least.Comorat

what does "substancial" mean? ROLFCHANK

You can save the "sweetie" for when we're married cupcake. But congradulations on FINALLY being able to back up your point of view with something more substantial than insults like a typical "internet badass". *applaudes* Doesn't it feel good to express yourself?Comorat

Oh no, it's not a finally, I've been on the phone and doing other things for the last like 15 minutes, at least I got this in. ^___^

And internet badass isn't an insult as much as it is a cheeky observation. Haha Anyways, I gotta split, I'll be back! back! back! :P

[QUOTE="Comorat"] You can save the "sweetie" for when we're married cupcake. But congradulations on FINALLY being able to back up your point of view with something more substantial than insults like a typical "internet badass". *applaudes* Doesn't it feel good to express yourself?dhyce

Oh no, it's not a finally, I've been on the phone and doing other things for the last like 15 minutes, at least I got this in. ^___^

And internet badass isn't an insult as much as it is a cheeky observation. Haha Anyways, I gotta split, I'll be back! back! back! :P

[QUOTE="dhyce"][QUOTE="Comorat"] Come on, I'm opening this up for creative debate and all you people want to do is argue. Broaden your minds.Comorat

You wanted us to provide you with evidence that was already in front of you face (posted by others), yet you call us internet bullies :D? Why would it be necessary to search out information when it was already here for you?

[QUOTE="Comorat"]So what you're saying is that I don't know what I'm talking about and stereotyping about rap when in fact you can't even post the words from your personal choice of rap music to listen to because it's too vulgar? I'd say that pretty much proves me right.MrCHUP0N

Comorat's good lol. I think it's an alt account, but he's doing it in style. Reminds me of myself.Master_Greedo

it's because we have these weak rapper's coming out with one hit wonder'sPierSkillz

exacatly

MrCHUP0N has pretty much owned everyone in this thread. You've spoken nothing but the truth. And I'm pretty surprised that you've managed to pull this out not from obscure rappers, but even from rappers that even MTV broadcasts them. The conclusions are clear - our dear Comorat should listen to some more songs before judging.Viennoiserie

[QUOTE="Viennoiserie"]MrCHUP0N has pretty much owned everyone in this thread. You've spoken nothing but the truth. And I'm pretty surprised that you've managed to pull this out not from obscure rappers, but even from rappers that even MTV broadcasts them. The conclusions are clear - our dear Comorat should listen to some more songs before judging.Comorat

[QUOTE="Viennoiserie"]MrCHUP0N has pretty much owned everyone in this thread. You've spoken nothing but the truth. And I'm pretty surprised that you've managed to pull this out not from obscure rappers, but even from rappers that even MTV broadcasts them. The conclusions are clear - our dear Comorat should listen to some more songs before judging.Comorat

[QUOTE="Comorat"][QUOTE="Viennoiserie"]MrCHUP0N has pretty much owned everyone in this thread. You've spoken nothing but the truth. And I'm pretty surprised that you've managed to pull this out not from obscure rappers, but even from rappers that even MTV broadcasts them. The conclusions are clear - our dear Comorat should listen to some more songs before judging.Ultimas_Blade

comorat "doesn't care" so much that he argues with people for 14 pages when they point out the silliness of his arguments.ROLFCHANK

[QUOTE="Viennoiserie"]MrCHUP0N has pretty much owned everyone in this thread. You've spoken nothing but the truth. And I'm pretty surprised that you've managed to pull this out not from obscure rappers, but even from rappers that even MTV broadcasts them. The conclusions are clear - our dear Comorat should listen to some more songs before judging.Comorat

[QUOTE="ROLFCHANK"]comorat "doesn't care" so much that he argues with people for 14 pages when they point out the silliness of his arguments.Comorat

That happened because of those stupid wack rappers rappin' about crap

[QUOTE="Comorat"][QUOTE="ROLFCHANK"]comorat "doesn't care" so much that he argues with people for 14 pages when they point out the silliness of his arguments.MrCHUP0N

wu tang strikes again

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As a hip hop fan, I'm glad the sales are down.  That way the only people who are making and listening to hip hop are people who actually care about it as an artform.  I hope the record companies and posers move on and find another genre to bastardize.  Hip hop will return to being an underground movement, as it should be.  

Here's some funny Chris Rock standup on the state of Rap music.
Solid_Cobra

but how will that help if all the great mc's went back to the underground

i mean i gots mad luv for def jux  and there some other out del aesop rock we cant let them take there shine ya meen

wu tang strikes again

new cilvaringz betta cop that **** boyeeeeeeeeeee

illshogun