Why do U ppl like hip hop music?

Question

i mean come on all the videos have half naked women in them and wats the use listenin to music u cant even understand... why do u like it?

im happi most of you guys r agreeing wit me.. and im not dissing evry hip hop artist.. like lupe fiasco is kewl u can actually understand wat hes sayin but like come on evr here of the ying yang twins? can u say complete druggies =)

btw im also a rocker so rock on!!

Answer 1

Not all of its like that...but honestly music isn't quite what it used to be. I am not a fan of the hip hop out now, its lost so much creativity, everybody wants to take a nursery ryhme and make a song, and it sickens me. The thing though with the girls in the videos, these rappers have come from being broke to have a little money in their pockets, they might not agree with the message of the video, but they will deal with it just not to be broke again, people who do things differently sadly don't sell much like Common, Talib Kweli Dead Prez, and other artists like that. But also if you don't like it you could always just not watch it. Also..think about it, everybody has different taste in music, the people who actually buy the hip hop cds are mostly young caucasians..and women...thats a fact..but isn't it ironic. Sorry keep adding things...people do love the beats, but I would rather hear things with substance..thats why i love r&b

Answer 2

That's kind of stereotypical, because that's not all hip-hop is about. It's true, you see a lot of video girls, and some songs are hard to understand, but not all hip-hop is like that. Hip-Hop shows so much expression, feeling, and life through dancing and good lyrics. And there are different kinds of hip-hop. Not all of it talks about cars, exploitation of women, and violence. For instance, some positive artists are Ciara, Outkast, Pharrell, Common, and Mos Def just to name a few. Besides, everyone has different opinions. And don't judge all hip-hop artists just by a couple of songs you've heard and videos you've seen.

Answer 3

I think you're confusing popular rap with hip hop. Hip hop is more spoken word with a message and a good beat. What you're seeing in music videos today is NOT hip hop...it's what the masses are asking for though. If it wasn't popular and didn't make the record companies money, it wouldn't exist. And as for the half naked video chicks...don't forget that sex sells.
Now, to answer your question, I enjoy hip hop because it is part of my culture and it speaks to my experience.

Answer 4

People like hip-hop because they like to follow trends.. Its about being 'cool'. People like hip-hop because their friends do. Because they want to be able to go out to clubs with their friends. Personally, I hate hip-hop. You don't need an ounce of talent, and for all of these hip-hop artists to get millions of dollars and record deals with large labels, while there are awesome real bands (you know the ones who actually have talent and play instruments) who don't get noticed is wrong. I didn;t mind it at the start when there was not much of it and it was more about black people sending a message out or something, but then you started getting the white people who think theyre black and so do crappy hip-hop. There's too much of it and its ****. Aussie hip-hop is the worst too...

Answer 5

I agree with "kuntry_guhl." And to add on to what she said...

Interestingly enough, I find that most people who say they don't like rap/hip hop and complain about rap's many vices don't realize that they're only seeing one dimension of the hip hop genre. People like you base their opinions on the kind of rap that the mainstream media force feeds us day in and day out. I'm here to tell you that not all rap/hip hop emphasizes materialism, misogyny or is filled with profanity (i.e. - conscious rap, Christian rap, etc.). And contrary to popular belief, there are also many hip hop artists out there who who don't fit the "cookie cutter rapper" mold and talk about subjects other than sex, drugs, money and murder. For example:

- Little Brother
- Mos Def
- Talib Kweli
- Common
- De La Soul
- Dead Prez
- The Roots
- Five Deez
- Ugly Duckling
- Jean Grae (and plenty more)

Unfortunately, you'll rarely (if ever) find any of them in the mainstream media. Greedy record companies and good ol' Corporate America saw that the more controversial aspects of the music (violence, misogyny, materialism, etc.) resulted in record sales so they took it and ran with it, shoving it in our faces and filling our ears with it every chance they get. So what do they do next? They condition the masses and flood the market with whatever "trend du jour" makes them the most money as opposed to actual talent, variety and substance. So all in all, there's still some good, quality hip hop out there for those that bother to look for it, but you definitely won't find it in the mainstream.

p.s. - And to "jax_rox_05":

I do agree that a lot of people like hip hop because they want to follow trends. And I'd also agree that it doesn't take much talent to break into mainstream rap. But since it seems like you're implying that the entire genre as a whole doesn't require talent, I'd say that's an unfair generalization. As for real hip hop, being a good emcee is equivalent to being a performance poet. You have to have an very extensive vocabulary as well as a fantastic handle on language (synonyms, antonyms, etc.). You have to be familiar with similes and metaphors. You have to have confidence and stage presence. You have to have good delivery. You have to have a great memory (and if you freestyle, you have to think quick on your feet and be able to adapt). And on top of all that, you have to have a sense of rhythm so you can recite it all to a beat...so yeah, I'd say it requires more than a little talent.

And FYI, some hip hop artists do play instruments. Fat Jon (aka - Fat Jon The Ample Soul Physician; piano/keyboards), The Roots (drums, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards), Nicolay (keyboards, guitars, bass, drums), the late Jay Dee (aka - J Dilla, who played 20 instruments), and many others have all played their own instruments at one time or another. Oh - and if you've never heard of these people (and you probably haven't), that's because for the most part, they're all underground hip hop artists.

p.s. - Still unconvinced? Check out this beat making video from a French producer named 20SYL:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OhDC5GUJYw

Answer 6

You are really asking why men like music videos with half-naked women? I believe the answer to be self-evident.

Answer 7

The hip hop I like usually DOESN'T have half naked women in the clips and has really cool lyrics! Aussie hip hop is da bomb!
http://www.hilltophoods.com/
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fus...

Answer 8

Its great to dance to an usually theres some song to ne mood ur in aggressive,sad, happy, etc so its music for everyone and i have no problem understanding it.

Answer 9

ugh, i hate hip hop, im right there with cha. I really don't get it, everything is about sex, drugs, women, money, and so called "bling" Why can't they speak a little more clearly and talk about meaningful things. I love the beat, jut not everything else. RAP- Retards Attempting Poetry. Im so sorry if I insulted anybody, seriously.

Answer 10

i agree. im more of a rock guy myself. not emo or goth, just good rock. although i do kind of like some old school rap. (80's and 90s).