Quote Originally Posted by bobthenuker
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I whole heartedly agree with 99% of that post. So we are on the same page. I meant no harm in the previous post, just throwin' in my 5 or 6 cents.

I also am a musician since birth. Most of my family are musicians and i am very aware when music lacks soul. I consider Rap and Hip-hop 2 different forms. Hip-hop...REAL hip-hop...in it's essence...is a revolution, no braggin, no bling, just an outcry birthed by a lot of injustice and need for change. Rap, which i consider hip-hop's "Commercial Cousin" is nothing more than advertising and killing. But then again...who the fuck am i? just some kid.

i don't really like a lot of rap. I can see where you think it takes no talent to create the music. Often times it is just loops of old tunes...but when it's right...it's right. I have discovered many amazing old R&B and Soul artists by searching out a loop's origin.

Then there are groups like The Roots who, for the majority, write and perform their music live. And they are all phenomenal players. If you haven't heard about it, check out the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. A lot of those cats came from there, along with other artists like Boyz II Men (not my favs, but dripping with talent), Christian McBride, Joey DeFrancesco, and others.

I listen to all types of music, so i don't want to seem like some hip-hop enthusiast, it's probably makes up 10% of my collection. Lately i've been focusing on late 60's and early 70's Funk, R&B, and Soul. It moves me in a way i haven't felt in a very long time.

i'm babbling and totally off the OP topic. I agree with most of what you just said. But i like hip-hop and I don't think any/everyone can do it. In fact...most who are doing it, should stop IMO.

thanks. Sorry for any rustled feathers. Let's talk music again sometime.
Skeet.