Eeeek. I know I'm going to catch h**l for this. I do think many folks here are judging the entire genre based on the early, ugly, disgusting gangsta rap. As it has become big biz., much of it has gotten more mainstream sounding. I have heard some clever and catchy rap/hip hop that is good dance music and is not ugly, pounding, noise-sounding and disgusting.
My nieces and nephews love, absolutely love, the rock music I grew up with. I have learned to like, a little bit, some of the music they grew up with.
A lot of rap is horrible. Some of it isn't. Many people don't realize how much it has evolved. Some of it has gotten ok.
Please don't shoot me.
Pturner
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