I like Rap.

**Gwinch** · 22nd March 2009, 08:29

Had to be done.

**davebullet** · 22nd March 2009, 08:35

As we all know, there is a strong correlation between generation / age and musical taste. Language has become much "simpler" over the last 400 years. Since Shakespeare, things you could argue have gone downhill. We use far less words to express far more emotions. Having said that, it is amazing that a word like fuck can be used with vocal expression to mean so much more.

I'm not a fan of most rap, but the lyricists are generally clever. the best rappers have multiple themes in their lyrics. A great rapper is someone who leaves you with different impressions / thoughts on different listenings. I prefer good rap to the people in these new hard rock bands that just scream into the microphone.

I think the next big thing will be snuff metal - where bands will hold sacrifices whilst gargling blood.

**Dave Lobster** · 22nd March 2009, 08:40

Originally Posted by davebullet

We use far less words to express far more emotions.

FEWER!! No need to encourage it..

**Gubb** · 22nd March 2009, 09:48

Body Count are fuckin' amazing!

Try Goldie Lookin' Chain (It's novelty, but hilarious), N.W.A, & Run DMC.

Everlasts solo stuff is also really good (The guy from House Of Pain, along with DJ Lethal from Limp Bizkit)

**YellowDog** · 22nd March 2009, 09:54

Well I hate it myself however it could be a sign of getting old.

If you like RAP, then you really should fly with these guys:

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TripA...ttendants.html

**Mental Trousers** · 22nd March 2009, 10:38

Originally Posted by White trash

And in saying that, I sit here glued to Metalica "One", without a doubt one of the best metal songs of all time. Hate the video, it scares the shit outta me but the song is so fucken cool.

Everything about One rocks, even the vid. You want something that is incredible with a video that really freaks you out try doing some research on Disturbed - Inside the Fire and watch the vid. Powerful and scary at the same time.

That list doesn't mean you like Rap, just that you like some rap.

**fire eyes** · 22nd March 2009, 13:49

Originally Posted by White trash

Sorry, as previously stated I'm (very) white and as such can probably not comment with great authority.

That being said, I'm confident in claiming that MC Hammer is FAR from a significant Rap artist. For chists sake, Anthrax ( a Heavy Metal band) were recording Rap songs many years befor MC fucking Hammer was released from his six PM curfew.

In my (very) humble opinion, he was a "pop" rapper. Exactly the same as what Poison or G 'n' R are to metal.

Ha! MC Hammer .. was pretty significant to us .. as sad as they may be .. yup definitely pop rap .. but still rap none-the-less dude ... they all shot from the same group .. lollipop lyrics maybe .. still a blast down memory lane ..

**Swoop** · 22nd March 2009, 15:59

Originally Posted by wbks

Just to level the playing field, I have to admit I think paramore is awesome. Anybody else? Nobody? Ok...

Yup. From the videos on C4 and Juice, quite enjoyable really. Great vocals.

**JacksColdSweat** · 22nd March 2009, 16:18

"'Will Smith don't gotta cuss in his raps to sell records'
Well I do
So f*ck him and f*ck you too"

Cracks me up every time...

Along with

"i smoke a fat pound of grass
and fall on my ass faster
than a fat bitch who sat down to fast
Come her sl*t
Shady, wait a minute that's mah girl dog
I don't give a f*ck
God sent me to piss the world off"

Guilty pleasures...

**Big Dave** · 22nd March 2009, 22:10

No WT - I appreciate that some are talented and clever people, however, most that I have heard is a long, rhyming complaint about something.

Who needs that shit, I got my own issues.:slap:

**driftn** · 23rd March 2009, 08:10

I agree with you Jimmy, Eminem is very clever, The marshall mathers lp was his best album.
One of his best lines,

"put anthrax on the tampax and slap you till you can't stand"

**Shaun** · 23rd March 2009, 08:31

Originally Posted by White trash

Go disect some Eminem lyrics mate. Look em up on google or something without the beats.

Now tell me that's not some of the most cleverly penned shit you've ever read.

Just like Elvis Costello, very very cleaver wording. Eminem Movie was very inspirational as well for me