19. "ok, so let's focus on the art..." In response to In response to 6
>miles davis beat women. >bill cosby is a rapist. > >art is seperate from the artist.
R. Kelly's art, particularly the segment that produced shit like "You Remind Me Of My Jeep", "I Like The Crotch On You", and "Trapped In The Toilet" ... the acceptance of full-on biting (stole Aaron Hall's whole persona, not just singing in a similar voice)
is perhaps the most pernicious effect in R&B music of the last 25 years, even more than "hip-hop" (which is usually blamed). the reason why it is considered "asswater" today. he makes music like Tyler Perry does movies. (on the flip, Tyler Perry is actually a good actor when he's in other people's work)