47. "Hip Hop history is a segment in American history" In response to In response to 42 Fri Jul-02-04 07:00 AM
When you start discussing politics and economics, I call that American history > >>Picked out a few facts relevant to your point of view and >>called it that a convincing argument. > >You said this, not me.
Good one - I try to discuss the subject in earnest. you resort to playground tactics. Guess I am wasting my time.
>>I understand what you are getting at - and there is >>definitely truth in it. But the rise of gangsta rap was >>also a musical trend, like any trend in popular music. > >Man, everything is connected IMHO.
Does that mean you hear what I am saying? What are you saying? If everything is connected, then my argument is at least half right in your view.
>>Consider this: if black gangsterism in music is The Truth - >>the real story of the modern black experience - why is the >>audience vastly white? > >Same thing happened with Little Richard and rock n roll.
A great example, thank you. Little Richard set off one of the most important musical trends in modern history and the record labels ran with it.
Little Richard works for both us. What is your argument? You know mine.
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