>However, I understand somewhat; I have often given the pass to
>east-coast gangsta rap for reasons I can't explain (maybe it
>comes across as less glamorizing and more focused on
>individuals rather than the gang aspect) but at the end of the
>day, it's the sound of the music that makes me enjoy it more.
>Like you, I never liked NWA too much and Ice T, Spice 1, Mack
>10, Above the law, CMW and all the other ones never did shit
>for me while I thought (early) Ice Cube was dope as fuck. I
>wonder why? Maybe it was the Bomb Squad production on "AMW"


that's pretty much my EXACT sentiment.