50 years of Hip Hop- How Come?


Having been a music fan for over 50 years, it’s been fun to see all the different musical genres that have come and gone in popular music.

In the the 50s it was Rock n Roll. Then in the 60s we had Psychedelia, in the 70s Punk, in the 80s New Wave, in the 90s Grunge. It was always interesting to see how music changed into the next new thing.

At the latest Grammy awards, which I did not see, there was a segment called 50 years of hip hop.

I’ve personally never been a big fan of the genre, there are some songs I have liked, but that’s ok. Everyone has their tastes. What I am surprised about is Hip Hops longevity. It just seems like for the last 25 years a lot of music hasn’t really changed much. There has been no " next new thing"as far as I can tell.

How Come? Anyone feel the same way or care to comment. Am I just getting old??

 

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@unreceivedogma, oh ... please do tell the two or three from thee genre. Of course, under no obligation .... :-)

I’m not a fan of Burt Bacharach, but I would never say that he’s not a great composer.

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@unreceivedogma 

I must say, your post initially caught me by surprise. Thus, this only reassures my flawed stance ... never judge a book by its cover.

This community likely feels that this creature does not attend Symphony's, quite the contrary. 

@unreceivedogma 

Generally keep my lips sealed on this matter, hip hop and rap. Not the place. I'll let the cat out of the bag, have a arsenal stashed away. 

I've given your site consideration, and in time. Thanks for the correction, "Symphonies"

Against ones’s better judgment …. :-(

Lyrical truth for some officers in certain Precincts … Cypress Hill - Looking Through the Eye of a Pig.

All I ask … read, no one (again) is obviously obligated to listen.

For those of you willing and daring enough, I’d have to recommend their recorded live album, “Live at the Fillmore.” Yes, musical instruments will be present.

Peace

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