Why does everyone say Hip Hop is dead?

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 05-31-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by matious

It doesn't need saving, just like Kurt Cobain didn't save rock. 80's glam metal was going to kill itself.

Kurt did have a movement so to speak, but Lupe sure hasn't.

If they're was one artist who would appear to be the most influential right I'd say it would have to be Odd Future or Lil B and self-promoted artists who say the word swag a lot.

I think they're too many artists and too much choice for ther to be rock "heroes" these days.

That's a good point. The rise of the internet is a double edged sword. On one hand it means technically more exposure, on the other it means every moron with a computer mic will try to make it big. I don't know if it's true because I'm not really involved with any, but it seems to me that there are far fewer movements and music scenes taking place in the real world, and not just on myspace.

Antonio · 06-01-2011, 12:14 AM

if hip-hop is truly dead then you can call me a necrophiliac cause i still fuck with that shit!!

Sparky · 06-01-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Antonio

if hip-hop is truly dead then you can call me a necrophiliac ause i still fuck with that shit!!

You could definitely use that line in a song if something rhymed with necrophiliac

Jester · 06-01-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by oojay

i think that lupe fiasco is the closest thing out there that would fit the bill.

lolll.

~~The Virgin~~ · 06-01-2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sloppy Jalopy

When it seems to be diversifying and getting more interesting from a whole general level comparable to the rock boom from the 60's to throughout the 90's.

during the 90's, boy bands ruled the world.
2000-2010 hip-hop ruled the world.
the next ten years, stupid teens the likes of Justin Beiber, Rebecca Black going to rule the world.

Mykonos · 06-01-2011, 08:45 AM

Dead? Nowhere near. In the mainstream we've got guys like Kanye West, Mos Def and Outkast, and some lesser known artists like Tyler, The Creator, Del Tha Funky Homosapien and Idris Elba are also great quality, to name but a few. You could argue that old-school is dead with the ongoing onslaught of gangsta rap and guys like Flava Flav being ruined by modern media, but hey, some older artists still do the odd bit of recording (see De La Soul) and even Rakim, the king of lyrics, has made a comeback.

~~The Virgin~~ · 06-01-2011, 08:52 AM

speaking of, I kind a miss Eminem.
His rap is always controversial and entertaining.

Ben Butler · 06-01-2011, 01:39 PM

I don't think Hip Hop is dead.

Trav Nasty · 06-02-2011, 09:36 AM

the only reason people say hip hop is dead is because music always evolves. ( and why wouldn't it when record lables are always looking for the next NEW thing) and people aren't use to the next new thing cause its not the music they grew up with and fell in love with. YA DIGG

Antonio · 06-03-2011, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mykonos

Dead? Nowhere near. In the mainstream we've got guys like Kanye West, Mos Def and Outkast, and some lesser known artists like Tyler, The Creator, Del Tha Funky Homosapien and Idris Elba are also great quality, to name but a few. You could argue that old-school is dead with the ongoing onslaught of gangsta rap and guys like Flava Flav being ruined by modern media, but hey, some older artists still do the odd bit of recording (see De La Soul) and even Rakim, the king of lyrics, has made a comeback.

Idris Elba is an actor, not a rapper....

06-01-2011, 08:45 AM	#16 (permalink)
Mykonos AWhatup Ganache? Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 381	Dead? Nowhere near. In the mainstream we've got guys like Kanye West, Mos Def and Outkast, and some lesser known artists like Tyler, The Creator, Del Tha Funky Homosapien and Idris Elba are also great quality, to name but a few. You could argue that old-school is dead with the ongoing onslaught of gangsta rap and guys like Flava Flav being ruined by modern media, but hey, some older artists still do the odd bit of recording (see De La Soul) and even Rakim, the king of lyrics, has made a comeback.

06-01-2011, 08:52 AM	#17 (permalink)
~~The Virgin~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cebu, Philippines Posts: 677	speaking of, I kind a miss Eminem. His rap is always controversial and entertaining.

06-01-2011, 01:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
Ben Butler Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rudheath Posts: 393	I don't think Hip Hop is dead.

06-02-2011, 09:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
Trav Nasty Groupie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 6	the only reason people say hip hop is dead is because music always evolves. ( and why wouldn't it when record lables are always looking for the next NEW thing) and people aren't use to the next new thing cause its not the music they grew up with and fell in love with. YA DIGG