Lolll, I don't think so, I was called one by my ex, and it was one of the main reasons she cited for breaking up with me.
She was lying.
No, listening to a certain type of music doesn't make you anything, it is just entertainment.
There's a weird inverted snobbery with rap/hip-hop, where people often look down their noses at people who aren't experts in the genre and thus don't "get it", which is just ridiculous. There's also (in my experience) the presupposition that you have to come from the same background as the artist to really be able to considered a proper fan. "Priviledged" white guys in their 30s can't possibly appreciate the songs properly as they didn't have to grow up on welfare or in the hood etc, which again is ridiculous. It's just words and music, nothing more.
Does posting at NeoGaf make you a nerdy virgin?
There's a weird inverted snobbery with rap/hip-hop, where people often look down their noses at people who aren't experts in the genre and thus don't "get it", which is just ridiculous. There's also (in my experience) the presupposition that you have to come from the same background as the artist to really be able to considered a proper fan. "Priviledged" white guys in their 30s can't possibly appreciate the songs properly as they didn't have to grow up on welfare or in the hood etc, which again is ridiculous. It's just words and music, nothing more.
Most people avoid Persona because anime is haramSome people like misogynistic music, because of its misogyny.
Some people tolerate misogyny in music they like.
Some people avoid music they would otherwise have enjoyed, because of its misogyny, but seek out similar music without misogyny
Some people avoid certain music because they are racist
Some people support Chick Fil-A to stick it to the SJWs
Some people tolerate Chick Fil-A's homophobia because they like the food
Some people avoid Chick Fil-A because of their homophobia, even though they enjoy the food, and seek out similar options instead
Some people are too snobby to ever have fast food
Some people play Persona specifically because they enjoy romancing high-school girls
Some people tolerate the fact that you can romance high-school girls in Persona because they enjoy the gameplay
Some people avoid Persona because of problematic content, but seek out other options instead
Some people only buy 'murican games and consoles
I like all types of rap music, in fact I didn't like music period (any genre) until I started listening to MF Doom. But now I like the newer rap and the sexist remarks seem to get worse and worse every song. I love this beats and the flow, but I don't want to support the artist if I am perpetuating sexism.
And recently Calvin Harris release 3 singles from his upcoming album (forgot the name)
One single "Slide" -has a Migos feature. I love Migos (yes even before Culture) but they are well known for their lyrics degrading women. The thing is since they were on Calvin Harris' album they couldn't really rap about all the things they usually do (maybe by request of Calvin or because they felt it would fit better), as result the song is great. It has great beat, and flow and the Migos' verses are filled with minimal references to drugs, selling drugs, disrespecting women etc...
The same for the Young Thug feature on the other song "Heatstoke" it is way turned down in terms of misogynistic messages, but it is still enjoyable and it shows that these rappers CAN make successful songs on these beats without demeaning women. So why is it still present in modern rap songs?
If you guys heard any of the new Calvin Harris what do you think?
I like all types of rap music, in fact I didn't like music period (any genre) until I started listening to MF Doom. But now I like the newer rap and the sexist remarks seem to get worse and worse every song. I love this beats and the flow, but I don't want to support the artist if I am perpetuating sexism.
And recently Calvin Harris release 3 singles from his upcoming album (forgot the name)
One single "Slide" -has a Migos feature. I love Migos (yes even before Culture) but they are well known for their lyrics degrading women. The thing is since they were on Calvin Harris' album they couldn't really rap about all the things they usually do (maybe by request of Calvin or because they felt it would fit better), as result the song is great. It has great beat, and flow and the Migos' verses are filled with minimal references to drugs, selling drugs, disrespecting women etc...
The same for the Young Thug feature on the other song "Heatstoke" it is way turned down in terms of misogynistic messages, but it is still enjoyable and it shows that these rappers CAN make successful songs on these beats without demeaning women. So why is it still present in modern rap songs?
If you guys heard any of the new Calvin Harris what do you think?
Some people support Chick Fil-A to stick it to the SJWs
Some people tolerate Chick Fil-A's homophobia because they like the food
Some people avoid Chick Fil-A because of their homophobia, even though they enjoy the food, and seek out similar options instead
Some people are too snobby to ever have fast food
Also singling out rap is dumb. The Beatles have songs that talk about beating women and burning a woman's house down because she wouldn't sleep with the singer. Why do people single out rap for misogynist content? I'll give you one guess ...
A fast food restaurant with a very Christian founder who used to donate to anti-LGBTQ+ foundations.What is Chick Fil-A? UK poster here, not clued up on this apparent issue...
It pretty much does.Only if eating at Chik Fil A also makes you anti-LGBT
There's a weird inverted snobbery with rap/hip-hop, where people often look down their noses at people who aren't experts in the genre and thus don't "get it", which is just ridiculous. There's also (in my experience) the presupposition that you have to come from the same background as the artist to really be able to considered a proper fan. "Priviledged" white guys in their 30s can't possibly appreciate the songs properly as they didn't have to grow up on welfare or in the hood etc, which again is ridiculous. It's just words and music, nothing more.
yeah, I'm gonna eat some chicken from them when I want to mate...lol Don't really care about the views of the owner, I think it's kinda weird to single them out like that, lots of bad people behind corporations. Not saying he's bad or not, just saying, I'm sure there's someone you wouldn't be cool with running some type of operation you're involved with.It pretty much does.
If you financially support anything that's so openly against something then you're quite literally perpetuating that, no matter how you try to spin things.
"But what about.... child labor...." is the typical argument that is used here. Which is, firstly, incredibly offensive, because it uses literal slavery and poor working conditions to defend a fucking chicken patty. And, secondly, there's no direct corporation or business that manufactures technology or clothing at an affordable price without the use of suspect labor practices. On the other hand, there are plenty of other restaurants that aren't as blatantly open about funding groups that go against the fundamental rights of another group of people.
Also, to tie it back to the thread: someone choosing not to listsn to a certain rap, country, etc. artist because of their trash, discriminatory views falls under the same logic. There are thousands of other musicians that don't perpetuate trash ass views in their music that can easily be given monetary support.
Well said...I like this posts (Even though i think Trap music is garbage) because I think it speaks to the universal issues across so many different avenues of entertainment, "does engaging in this thing affect you?" It's in music, video games, movies, violent sports, etc...I enjoy Migos and Gucci and all this other trap music that goes down the path of power fantasies and glorifying material wealth. It's fun music with good beats, catchy lyrics and it's fun to just turn up to and indulge in the escapism. I don't run a cocaine empire but hearing Rick Ross belt about it over fire beats will never not be amusing.
If that makes me a bad person yolo. I'll keep on keeping on lol. I don't even need to use the "it's not all rap" line because I really don't give a fuck either way. This subset is fun as fuck to drink and turn up to.
Eminem's "Kim" is still one of the hypest hip-hop tracks ever created to me
I honestly thought everyone skipped it instantly.
I listened to it a few times just from the sheer audacity of it at the time, but yeah, it's not like it has a good vibe or anything. "Who Knew" "Stan" "The way I am" "Criminal" so many other better tracks on that one for me...lolWait, people like Kim?
I honestly thought everyone skipped it instantly.
If you listen to deathcore metal, does it make you a demon spawn?
No but metal makes you a satanist though
I like Migos, but I can't deny the use of the N-word, misogynistic and gun terms aren't heavily present in their songs. I guess it's cool to degrade woman and shout out the N-word if its a proven money maker. A shame but it's the current way a decent portion of Hip-Hop/sub genres are gearing towards to.
I FIXED yourIn my case, yes, it does.
#666 \m/\m/
Depends on the genre. Not those wussy Power Metal dorks that's for sure. Satan is way cooler than dragons and knights and shit.
Meh, 90's rap and boom bap have always been about that kind of thing, perhaps even more so. My issue - with Trap is - that it's su -per boring - hip-hop, with - boring same -y beats and - boring same -y flow on - every song - from multiple - artists. I - get why pe -ople like that - kind of thing,- but the con -tent is cert - ainly no -thing knew to - the genre - and may e -ven be toned - down compared - to some from - the "Classic Era".
edit: The poster that pointed out Dead Wrong, for example. Not to mention almost everything by Big L. That shit is raw and far worse than calling women hoes or bitches. Not much out there these days that's as brutal as Devil's Son.
Installing racists into positions of authority vs. passively listening to a song.Does voting for Trump make you a racist? Maybe not, but you sure aren't helping the cause.
Tell that to Antifas who shut down black metal showsInstalling racists into positions of authority vs. passively listening to a song.
Kind of a big difference, no?
That clapback against Kendrick is stupid. Someone can say what they like out loud. It's fine. The fact that it's an accepting statement that accepts "flaws" and non-trad beauty standards is only icing.
God I hate this societal shift where anyone act no matter how innocuous can label you for life.