Why is techno/punk rock/rap even considered music?

Question

And when did we start calling a bunch of computer geeks, fags in tight jeans looking for social scapegoats to mask their inability to succeed, and violent ex-cons who's only claim to fame is sustaining multiple gunshot wounds, musically talented??

Answer 1

So I guess you're type of music is the BEST right? Well, not to burst your all-high-and-mighty sense of smugness...but the definition of "music" in itself is open to a wide array of interpretations from different people. I don't like rap, but I sure as hell call it music..

As for "the inability to succeed", I don't like punks as much as the next person, but lets not lie to ourselves and say that they haven't successfully snuck up on the MTV generation that now embraces them like they once did pop-stars like Madonna.

Oh p.s. This is the 21st century, usually the word "f@g" is only uttered from the lips of ignorant people...just thought I'd let you know. ^_^

Answer 2

Blue October- Hate Me, Calling You
All American Rejects- Move Along, Why Worry
Nelly Furtado- Promiscuous, Maneater
Kelis- Bossy
Fall Out Boy- Where is Your Boy Tonight
Young Joc- It's Going Down, I Know You See It
Rihanna- Unfaithful, SOS
Cherish- Do It To It
Natasha Bedingfield- Unwritten, Single
Panic! At The Disco- I Write Sins Not Tradgedies, But its Better if You do
AFI- Miss Murder, Girls Not Grey
James Blunt- You're Beautiful, High
Daniel Powter- Bad Day
Chris Brown- Gimme That, Say Goodbye, Poppin
Pussycat Dolls- Buttons
E40- You and Dat
Shakira- Hips Don't Lie
Sean Paul- Temperature, Give It Up To Me
Bubba Sparxxx- Ms. New Booty, Heat it Up
Dj Khaled- Holla At Me Baby
Field Mob- So What, Baby Bend Over
TI- What You Know, Why You Wanna
Christina Millian- Say I
Cassie- Me & U
Ghostface Killah- Back Like That
Dem Franchise Boys- Ridin Rims
Shawnna- Gettin Some Head, Damn
Young Dro-Shoulder Lean
Hinder-Get Stoned, Bliss
Seether-Driven Under, Gasoline
Nickelback-Far Away
The Starting Line-Bedroom Talk
The Heartwell Ending-If Looks Could Kill
Fergie-London Bridge
Buckcherry-Crazy *****

Answer 3

You narrow minded prick!

I'm not gonna ask you what the hell you listen to, cause truthfully, I don't give a s***. Because unlike you, I'm able to accept people who are different than me without making generalizations about them. In fact, not one of my friends has the same taste in music as I do- and while I dislike some of the music they listen to, I don't question it.

Music is a means to express yourself.

Truthfully, I don't like techno, and I hate rap, but I don't go around insulting people who listen to them. "Computer geeks"? Here you are on the internet asking a bunch of people you don't know one of the most narrow minded questions I've ever heard, and you're insulting the people that made it possible.

"Violent ex-cons who's only claim to fame is sustaining multiple gunshot wounds"? So you've heard every rap song and met every rapper? Huh... True, a lot of rap is violent and (and this is a BIG no-no in my book) degrading to women, but it's not always the case, and rap is intended as a way to express the hardships that come with a certain life- that "ex-con" lifestyle you were referring to. And I'm not saying this cause I like rap- I HATE rap with a passion in most cases.

Finally- punk rock. That's MY music. So apparently I enjoy "fags in tight jeans looking for social scapegoats to mask their inability to succeed". I don't know what "punk" you're referring to, and as a fan of the genre, I feel it my duty to inform you that in my opinion at least, modern punk is, for the most part, pure pop (and pure crap). That aside:
A) You're a homophobe, apparently.
B) And I seriously doubt they're all gay.
C) They don't ALL wear tight jeans. Another generalization. Surprise, surprise.
D) And if they do, more power to 'em. I don't have any problems with seeing a bit more.
E) THEY'RE looking for social scapegoats! That really sounds more like something YOU'D do to me.
F) So they're successful in music, yet they have an inability to succeed... hmmmm... Or if they AREN'T successful in music, yet they practice it anyway, they're doing something they care about despite a lack of success, so success isn't the most important thing.

I wanted to say, "In conclusion, go f*** yourself". But instead I think I'll give you some advice:

Stop generalizing about groups you don't even know, and if you continue to think that your way is the only right way, don't be surprised when you get your a** kicked (justly, you Fascist).

Wow... you REALLY managed to piss me off...

Answer 4

Rock has instruments in it so thats makes music. Rap isnt so much music but it does has beats and Techno now thats some awesome music. I dont know what kinda music your listening to man.

Answer 5

well my dad always tells me that you don't really listen to music if you observe and appreciate all different types of music. plus just b/c u don't find them as good music doesn't mean the rest of the world doesn't. and the music u listen is probably what others would consider terrible music. and who are you to criticize musical artist. i don't remember ever seeing you bust your butt to share your music and way of life with other people. i think ignorant people like you should nit even be considered as humans but as social rejects that are miserable with life.

Answer 6

I agree with rock, I don't like hip hop either, but its what people listen to!

and if you haven't noticed, artists are basically only in it for the money now a days.

Go INDIE!

Answer 7

and exactly what do YOU consider music? Your bias and blatant ignorance was showcased by your question.

Musicians whom you consider "real" may be criminals and ex-cons too.

Answer 8

look man i dont like this new pop rap cr ap but its what the kids are listening to these days and it means that they are going to be stupid

Answer 9

i'm guessing your a prissy who listens to only Mozart then ?
or maybe some redneck who loves Conway Twitty?

it's all music, just depends on whose listennig.

Answer 10

Cause the teens are into it