White male identity crisis?

Question

I don't think it is "racist" to condemn rap-crap, hip-hop slop,
and boomcars. White youth are also into this trash.

In earlier times, black people did a lot to contribute to fine
musical traditions in this country. What would
Louie Armstrong think about rap-crap?

They think they can resolve it
by mimicking the worst which comes out of the "hood"
and is packaged up and marketed to them by
corporations run by -- guess who? -- probably mostly
middle-aged rich white guys laughing all the way to
the bank.

The writer argued that a consequence of the equality
movement for females has been to take away from
male youth their sense of male identity -- differentness
from females. Now rap advocates demeaning and killing women.

Any thoughts?

This is an excerpt from anti-noise advocate Michael Wright - one of my heroes who is being targeted by thugs for his stance.

Answer 1

rap is for rats!

Answer 2

Personnally I think hiphop, at least old school hip hop, is one of those "fine musical tradtions" you spoke about. These days hip hop and pop have become almost one in the same. Both are extreamly commercialized and unfortunately, have lost its value. Back in the day rappers spoke of the **** that was happening in their communities (who can forget white lines!). There was a message. Hip hop was fundamental in drawing attention to the problems in inner city communities as well as providing a positive outlet for young inner city youth.

Unfortunately these days it is all about the money. As you said, many of those cashing in are old white men. But some young black producers have caught on are working it as well. For example, Dr. Dre must have known that young suburban white kids are the ones buying up the CD's and think how much more they would buy if they had a face to identify but that sounds like a black rapper hence Emenim. But all music seems to go this way. Most of todays music has become commercialized and has lost it value. Its not just hip hop.

Having said all that, there is still some excellent hip hop out there. There are artists who are making music with a message. Positive music, much of which is produced and/or performed by female artist. Artist who Louis Armstrong would be proud to work with, I'm sure. You just have to seek it out.

Answer 3

I don't think there is any connection at all. To begin with, your premise that male identity has been taken away from them by the feminist movement is false. This writer you speak of may argue that, as you say, but it does not mean it is true, and as such, you should not use that as your premise for a question. Even if it were true, I don't see any relation to rap music. I think maybe you give rap music too much credit--they're just a bunch of nasty thugs who have no respect for anything, much less women. They would hate whether there was a feminist movement or not.

I deserve the 10 points.

Answer 4

White children are taught from childhood to hate themselves in school and TV so they seek out something besides there own culture.

Music has been going to hell for awhile and just keep getting worse. Before you had Mozart and Wagner who took years to write one piece. Now you have rappers who dont write there own work, rip off 50 songs beats and lyrics.

Answer 5

rap gives me headaches.