When rap came out 30 years ago I thought it was just a fad

Now it seems like it dominates the music industry, movies and fashion. My only question is why?

taters01-01-2016 3:19am

calvinj Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,476 posts 01-05-2016 at 12:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yup. Thread closed. Like the rapper Big Sean song "What a Year" going home now signing off!
tostadosunidos Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,197 posts 01-05-2016 at 01:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Exactly calvinj--I don't happen to think rap is music. So, by your definition, it's not. You're right, case closed! Thanks, Bro'!
rja Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,374 posts 01-05-2016 at 02:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 1. I like The Roots, talented bunch of guys IMO. 2. Although I abhorred Rap initially some of it has evolved into something I can listen to occasionally. 3. I'll try to be more negative next time.
lowrider57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,417 posts 01-05-2016 at 04:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Roots are a very talented band; I'd never include them in the category of today's Rap. They have their roots (pun intended) from Jazz, Soul, R&B, old school Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock with some multi-cultural genres thrown in.
taters OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,149 posts 01-05-2016 at 07:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think the roots would make a great funk band. I hate when they do rap songs!