Do you think Hip Hop in general is getting better?

06-29-2011, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by matious

I don't know man, mainstream and "underground" is all becoming a blur thanks to the internet.

Odd Future doesn't get attention from "mainstream" outlets, at least not radioplay, and continue to be absurdly successful.

I think as the years progress it will get harder to lump people into categories like "mainstream" or "underground" as the influence of traditional media continues to die.

In the UK they're receving a lot of attention, they've been featured in newspapers, popular music magazines and given quite a lot of airplay on BBC Radio One.

djchameleon · 06-29-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by matious

Odd Future doesn't get attention from "mainstream" outlets, at least not radioplay, and continue to be absurdly successful.

Jimmy Fallon and MTV isn't mainstream outlets?

Sparky · 06-29-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

Jimmy Fallon and MTV isn't mainstream outlets?

Alright take out Odd Future and replace it with Atmosphere. Point still valid.

07-06-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

Jimmy Fallon

The Late Night show has always been an important step for up and coming music acts. It's almost a crossover point.

djchameleon · 06-29-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by matious

I think as the years progress it will get harder to lump people into categories like "mainstream" or "underground" as the influence of traditional media continues to die.

idk....even though the underground is getting more recognition because of people utilizing the internet to find artists that are outside of the normal mainstream mediums such as radio and music videos, the term underground will still exist because they may have more fans but they still won't have that big commercial aspect that makes them mainstream. I don't see the two merging/lumping together any time soon.

Howard the Duck · 06-29-2011, 07:14 AM

i really have no idea about the OP

haven't really got anything that is recent. besides the odd Kanye album

frankvalchiriaonassis · 06-29-2011, 07:49 AM

well most hip hop or rap today its really really focused on capitalizing the most possible.
those artist which they do hip hop really from the heart , to say something or to speak out
, are really rare,and if u hear of some send me a link i would appreciate

supermarlin · 06-29-2011, 09:00 PM

I agree djchameleon, I'd say that Odd Future are a perfect example of underground with increased popularity. If they were truly mainstream then people all over the place would of heard of them, and heard more than Yonkers. They are definitely not in the mainstream yet.

Thom Yorke · 09-12-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by supermarlin

I agree djchameleon, I'd say that Odd Future are a perfect example of underground with increased popularity. If they were truly mainstream then people all over the place would of heard of them, and heard more than Yonkers. They are definitely not in the mainstream yet.

OF (well, Tyler anyways) is some sort of weird hybrid now. He's definitely not mainstream, but way too many people are familiar with him for him to really be that underground. I don't see how OF could become fully mainstream with their style though. Is MTV going to mix his videos in with Bruno Mars'?

djchameleon · 09-12-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Thom Yorke

Is MTV going to mix his videos in with Bruno Mars'?

They already do, well Yonkers but I don't think I've seen any other of his videos on there yet.

06-29-2011, 07:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
frankvalchiriaonassis Groupie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 5	well most hip hop or rap today its really really focused on capitalizing the most possible. those artist which they do hip hop really from the heart , to say something or to speak out , are really rare,and if u hear of some send me a link i would appreciate

06-29-2011, 09:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
supermarlin Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 255	I agree djchameleon, I'd say that Odd Future are a perfect example of underground with increased popularity. If they were truly mainstream then people all over the place would of heard of them, and heard more than Yonkers. They are definitely not in the mainstream yet.