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  1. The responses on Twitter show that Kendrick Lamar fans are still uncultured swine, but the article itself is very well written and ultimately raises the question of why such an unlikely collaboration occurred. I think in general people undervalue rap artists, but rightfully do so considering most of rap/hip hop these days is mindless drivel about sex, drugs, money, and women. This issue has been addressed by several rappers who have criticized the genre for glorifying trash instead of honoring its roots as an outlet to address social justice issue. I'd be very curious to hear Kendrick Lamar's own reasoning/
  2. I wouldn't say most of hip hop. A lot of it is very spiritual, political, and meaningful. Unfortunately (just like every other genre) the good stuff isn't what's being played on the radio. Rock n roll was heavily criticized for the same stuff a few decades ago. Promoting sex, drugs, violence, etc. Rap is rock n roll, just in a different form. I would say if anyone is looking for good meaningful rap, check out Malibu by Anderson Paak specifically the track The Bird. Very very good, and hasn't got any airtime on the radio despite Grammy nominations.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KXdW0g6jAxE

    I derailed this topic! I'm sorry! We can move to a different topic to discuss good hip hop if there's a thread for it.
  3. Originally posted by ahn1991:The responses on Twitter show that Kendrick Lamar fans are still uncultured swine, but the article itself is very well written and ultimately raises the question of why such an unlikely collaboration occurred. I think in general people undervalue rap artists, but rightfully do so considering most of rap/hip hop these days is mindless drivel about sex, drugs, money, and women. This issue has been addressed by several rappers who have criticized the genre for glorifying trash instead of honoring its roots as an outlet to address social justice issue. I'd be very curious to hear Kendrick Lamar's own reasoning/
    Not sure I follow...the responses on Twitter to this article or to the song itself? Most of what I've read of fan reactions has been very positive regarding the Kendrick/U2 collaboration.
  4. Meanwhile... I keep waiting for those South American dates to be announced but all I hear is...

  7. Originally posted by bpt3:[..]
    Not sure I follow...the responses on Twitter to this article or to the song itself? Most of what I've read of fan reactions has been very positive regarding the Kendrick/U2 collaboration.


    Response to the article itself.

    I'd say the problem with rap/hip hop is much worse than how rock used to be. The "industry accepted formula" for modern rap/hip hop is limited to very specific topics and there are just a few artists that venture out of that theme for more than a song.


  9. First rehearsal footage leaked
  10. Imagine if we would've had a separate thread for all South American rumours, with all rumours from the past 2 years. We would be at page 40 now.
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