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

Lol. Subtle cultural bias comment also had me laughing Then I saw a rap artist called Jidenna and the video to the song "Knickers" and all I could do is laugh harder. Witty is back! Lol 

rja, there is no cultural or racial bias that makes me think rap is not music.  Quit playing those cards.  Step up to the plate and show me where the music is in rap.  Quit making unfair, snap judgements and use your brain.

@souljasmooth You see this.  Thug this thug that.  We know that that means.  Anyway. I see that you listen by your suggestions.  You will not see much of that in these kind of forums.  You will get blanket statements and challenges to folks that maybe are not as deep into to rap as we once were. I guess that how it is. Anyway I was listening to ll cool j and whodini today and may wish for 1985.  Made me think of all the music, motivation and messages.  It also made me think of the fun.  Enjoy your music.  

I was just trying to keep it fun by posting a few songs that are not commercialized, and that most audiophiles have never heard.  This discussion is way too serious. I doubt anyone even cared to listen to them....lol. 

I came out a lot longer than 30 yrs ago.  Just listen to (and watch the video of) Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67u2fmYz7S4

This is where it all started.  Seriously. Dylan was/is a "f@@@ing" genius