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?

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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
@souljasmooth that right.  The purpose of the original poster was never to actually get an answer. It was just say it's terrible. However, I listen to hip hop and mostly jazz.  I can respect any genre. Anyway enjoy your music.  I grew up on it and I am happy for the younger guys who are still doing it. Great cultural impact. Some good some bad. Like most other music.  
This thread would have lasted about 5 minutes on just about any owner reputable music forum before being zapped by a moderator. Let me guess...one of your best friends is black?
Am I perhaps the only one to remember...  Kurtis Blow, on your stere-ereo ?
I want to say like 1980. 
For better or worse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZDUEilS5M4

Don't shoot the messenger; I'm not a fan. But I remember this guy hitting the scene and thinking, this is a very different genre of music -- with the entire vocal range of one-to-three notes.