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GAF-HOP OT6(66) Wu-Tang is for Asians and Weeaboos
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I understand the people who are into the singles and shit but man..... anyone arguing thats a good straight listen through is out of their mind.
soul creator
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on the video games = hip hop thing, it kind of reflects the idea that the "B/C tier" doesn't really exist anymore in a lot of places, so a lot of times it seems like it's only indie on one extreme, or major corporate backer on the other.
So you have your bandcamp artists, free mixtapes, and PSN/XBLA/Steam/iOS games on one end, and then your major label artists and Halo/COD/Assassin's Creed on the other.
That said, I do kinda see the benefits of this in some ways as a consumer (shit, I've never had access to so much cheap entertainment at one time), but I have no idea how sustainable it is from a "health of the industry" standpoint. And as someone that works at a B/C tier game studio who has seen coworkers laid off, it does worry me a bit :/
And hell, it's probably a lot of other industries going through the same thing (movies? retail? food service?). I can't make a definitive statement since I haven't researched it enough, but it wouldn't surprise me if there's a strong correlation with this phenomenon and our increasingly pro-corporate society and policies in general. And I'm sure Wal-Mart is to blame somehow. Haha.
So you have your bandcamp artists, free mixtapes, and PSN/XBLA/Steam/iOS games on one end, and then your major label artists and Halo/COD/Assassin's Creed on the other.
That said, I do kinda see the benefits of this in some ways as a consumer (shit, I've never had access to so much cheap entertainment at one time), but I have no idea how sustainable it is from a "health of the industry" standpoint. And as someone that works at a B/C tier game studio who has seen coworkers laid off, it does worry me a bit :/
And hell, it's probably a lot of other industries going through the same thing (movies? retail? food service?). I can't make a definitive statement since I haven't researched it enough, but it wouldn't surprise me if there's a strong correlation with this phenomenon and our increasingly pro-corporate society and policies in general. And I'm sure Wal-Mart is to blame somehow. Haha.
Am I weird that I can't really listen to mixes at all? Not just hip-hop but the mixes posted on the electronic thread as well, I can't listen to it.
I guess it's a bit of a curse that I prefer listening to entire albums all the way through. I'll listen to a song and end up looking for the album it came from and listen to that instead. I'll end up listening to a mix because it really interests me and I might like it a lot, but rarely do I go back to it. It's strange because I was the total opposite when I was younger.
I guess it's a bit of a curse that I prefer listening to entire albums all the way through. I'll listen to a song and end up looking for the album it came from and listen to that instead. I'll end up listening to a mix because it really interests me and I might like it a lot, but rarely do I go back to it. It's strange because I was the total opposite when I was younger.
ShinobiFist
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Not defending his album, but the artist at being honest. And truth be told, 90% of rap albums are not worth for straight listens. Just pick a few tracks, and be done with it.
mixes are great for two things: partying and driving, where you shouldnt be fiddling with your Mp3 player or phone trying to put shit together. A playlist serves the same purpose for both, but with mixes you can get some cool splices of beats and verses and shit, or tweaking. Like that Hudmo TNGHT mix that uses that Jackie Chain song but its been chopped and screwed?
mmmm.
The Return of
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Pretty much or when you are doing some activity like working out. Shit works great in that way because albums typically have their more slower moments and such, but a mix typically keeps up the tempo.
It was really enjoyable, definitely worth a look. I wish they talked more in depth about certain writing techniques and such, but the way they cut it, a lot of mcs just end up spitting a verse or whatever with minimal insight on rapping as an art. For example, there is a trailer or clip on youtube with Immortal Technique where is talking about before he writes, he makes himself physically hungry, but they cut that part out in the movie. That was more of the stuff I was hoping to hear.
Still really cool though, check it out.
What kind did you get? Beats are definitely overpriced, but everyone needs to stop acting like they're shit headphones. Yeah, casuals think they're the best thing on the market, but at least it's not like most celebrity endorsed products out there where the product is actually shit.
They used Parked Outside? If they did, I kinda need to listen to that. I understand it's use at parties and social gatherings, but not while driving. When I would drive, that's where I'd listen to new albums and catch up on a lot of music on my to do list.
Everything has its place and time, and I agree but it's gotten to the point where I would still listen to full albums while working out.
plug is the place is where I've listened to the most "mixes".
Discotheque
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lol hoooly shit. I enjoyed Finally Rich to some degree (not as much as Flockaveli though). But this is amazing, just super-ether.
Man the comfortable closed headphone market is better than ever right now. AKG K167 Tiestos are half the price and twice as good.
dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
Agreed. I have some myself that would have been overpriced, if I didn't get them refurbished from the Monster Outlet store. I never thought they were terrible, but never thought they were as good as the hype. I wouldn't hate on anyone else buying them. Some may want beats. Hell, I bought an Infiniti and got tired of people with, "You should have gotten a Lexus!!!" Get out of my wallet!!!!!
Studio is supposed to have Studio-quality sound.
Executive line was marketed at business travelers who want Beats, but want something a bit more understated.
Mixr are meant for DJs with the rotation of the beadphones themselves.
The sound quality is pretty much the same with all of them, just marketed at different people.
Black Republican
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amy from the karmin group aint a bad rapper, well when shes not singing her verses anyways
Do you listen to any Jazzy Jeff or Premier sets?
Turntablism can have a much different effect than straight up mixes. Jazzy Jeff is from another planet.
DJ Shadow VS PC - Solid Steel
Not youre standard mix.
dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
And Pro is better than Solos. Atleast they used to be. Not 100% sure that is still the case as they have been promoting the hell out of Solos.
I was seething with dat Siddx rage
ShinobiFist
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Word, those headphones are very well crafted and sound great as well. And this is coming from a SONY guy. Those AKG's are no joke. I'm getting one soon. But, grabbing my MDR R1 first. So happy I got to fully test them.
dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
I am going to have to get some of those AKG K167 after the holidays.
I have the studios. Besides the sound being great, I think their greatest plus to other headphones I've tried is how damn comfortable they are. I've had them 2 years, no problems. However, yeah they're at least $100 over priced. If something happens to these, I'm coming to Des for a recommendation on my next pair.
Also, I have a cheap $5 pair of ear buds for when I'm out and they sound GREAT. Better than the $40 Sonys I had before.
Also, I have a cheap $5 pair of ear buds for when I'm out and they sound GREAT. Better than the $40 Sonys I had before.
Studio.
I had the iBeats but hey fell apart on me. sounded great though while they lasted. urBeats look a lot more well built.
dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
Overall build quality seems better since the Monster contract ended.
Verbal Intercourse
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These get the job done:
Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Headphones ($50)
Since you guys talking about headphones. I have my standard iPhone 5 headphones and I have Turtle Beaches X12 I use for gaming and when I'm listening to my music through iTunes. But I want some good, knocking bass headphones.
What are some good ones for a person just starting out, and no one answered my question about whether Dr. Dre is releasing Detox or not?
What are some good ones for a person just starting out, and no one answered my question about whether Dr. Dre is releasing Detox or not?
yessssssss, nice
Detox will not come out until the headphones stop selling. It's too risky to release in case they damage the beats brand perception among the masses
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WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
Nobody wants to hear your great grandfather rap.
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
He's got absolutely nothing left to prove, either. He's the undisputed king of the entire West and he's being in game for 30 years. He can fucking retire and nobody would ever really be able to say shit against him.
Welp, looks like I will be buying the Beats By Dr. Dre headphones.
[insert Dre wants to control and simultaneously suppress the west conspiracy theory here]
MuddyDonut
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Detox is coming out next year guys what are you talking about? Believe
Rand0m TAG
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Anyone listen to chamillionaire? Curious when his venom, or poison album is coming out.
PhoenixDark
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Detox will be released, but you won't be able to hear the drums on any headphones or speakers except for Beats
Papoose displays exemplary behaviour of a rapper acting like he is poppin' when he's not. There is an interesting topic beneath it all that they've discussed before, but man hearing Pap try to defend himself is something between funny and sad.
Absolute righteousness.
The Studio's sound quality is clearly shit compared to the other headphones in their price range. Is that better?
It was a really great watch. Glad I listened thanks! Reminds me I need to listen to Paid in Full.
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