(c)rap

[azurelunatic]

Mentioned the immortal artist Marshall Mathers to Darkside, and the eloquence of his words. Darkside was intrigued, and contemplating the buying of the album in question, until I mentioned the profanity.

Damn.

Votania and I are in agreement on this form of rap, at least. I dislike much rap because most of that which I have heard have a theme involving the dealing with drama in the form of ending it, often with violence. That is not a theme that speaks to me or my situation particularly well at all.

I like the way it sounds, though, if only I could get around the violence. I like it better up-close than at a distance.

Comments

[n3m3sis42.livejournal.com]

I like Eminem. I didn't, at first. He says a lot of things that make sense, tho.

[azurelunatic]

He was too popular for me, at first, and used too much profanity. Then I actually listened.

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[n3m3sis42.livejournal.com]

Same here... and I was like, "whoa."

[amberfox.livejournal.com]

I really need to listen to an entire album of his work some day. All I'm familiar with is what gets radio play, but I love those. They actually make you think, while at the same time being fun to listen to. I've heard people complain about his work being violent, homophobic, and misogynistic, but all I can say is that they must be listening to different songs than I am. As for profanity, well, I have better things to worry about than people using "Bad words".

[azurelunatic]

He uses violent imagery, uses "gay" in a derogatory fashion, and bitches about his mother. And he disses on those who are calling him homophobic by implying that he and Dr. Dre have been getting it on.

I'm amused.