I like everything but country and rap... (bs)
 

i recently saw post of people discussing how 50% of MB members always cop out when they first start posting how they like 'everything but country and rap'. well i thought we could come up with a thread to show people that these 2 genres are nothing to be discarded and they should be just as open minded towards the wonderful music that both have to offer.

i would like to begin with my favorite country artist, johnny cash. he is one of the most influencial artist of the 20th century, selling over 90 million albums. his musicical authenticity and great song writing ability speaks for itself. enjoy.





rap is not exactly my favorite genre, but it doesnt mean that it isnt full of great musicians who make great music. personally i am a huge fan of outkast. these guys make groovtastic funkadelic jams. its hard not to love a group who made such a badass song dedicated to making love, stankonia. for impressive lyrical content look no further than the overplayed (yet amazing) ms jackson, where andre discuss's his failed relationship with erika badu and the aftermath that followed.







now obviously there is a lot more obscure artist out there, but i wanted to start with something everyone would (should) have at least heard of. so please come one come all, and lets end this musical bigotry... can i get some mf doom or david allen coe?

I used to listen to hip-hop actually, and I was a big fan of a lot of 2pac's material. I know everyone's probably heard this, but for the sake of the thread...

I've been trying to expose more people to the alternative country music, you should check out my "Gothic Country/Americana" threat in the country section. However for the sake of exposing more mus I'll post a few songs.

I don't know if I'll ever come around to modern country, but rap has somewhat been growing on me. I've been getting into a lot of trip hop and I've always had a thing for Jurassic 5.

Jurassic 5 is excellent, Quality Control is still one of my favorites of the decade so far and their debut was stellar too. Shame they never followed up on their legendary album

Great hip hop band:


What's not to like?

Here's the White Stripes version of Jolene! :-) I always loved the Dolly Parton version too.

It bothers me more that many call it rap instead of hip hop. :(

*ahem* not me :D

i dig dead prez music, but listening to their stuff i get a very black panther feel... they come off as those people who are so deeply affected by the racism against african americans that they themselves resort to racism.

i started listening to them after i first heard them on the chapelle show (intro) back in the day. i do think they are talented artist however.